“I travel the way of truth, even if I’m the only one. I travel the path of light, even if I’m the only one. I travel the path of hope, even if I’m the only one. One giving truth and hope and light to those who think there is no truth and hope and light left to hang onto.”
-James L. Rubart
Southern Fiction Author
Jennifer Hallmark
Jennifer Hallmark writes Southern fiction with a twist. Her website and newsletter focus on her books, love of the South, and favorite fiction. She creates stories with unforgettable characters—her stories are a little eerie and otherworldly but with a positive turn.
Jessie’s Hope, her first novel, was a Selah Award nominee for First Novel. Her latest novel, Smoking Flax, will be released on January 16th, 2024.
When she isn’t babysitting, gardening, or exploring the beautiful state of Alabama, you can find her at her desk penning fiction or studying the craft of writing. She also loves reading and streaming fantasy, supernatural stories, and detective fiction from the Golden Age or her favorite subject—time travel.
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Shopping For Neighbors in a Snowstorm
Brrr it’s chilly out here! It’s early December and we’re in for a big storm for the next 3 days or so. There’s a cold rain out now making it rather dreary. We’re forecast to have snow tonight, turning to freezing rain, which will make for slick and hazardous roads. I...
Favorite Friday Fiction: Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie
Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie is another intriguing classic mystery by a prolific author. Her books are so well-written and planned out. I love trying to figure out whodunnit. And this one has a bit of romance to it which never hurts… Click to tweet: Agatha...
Looking Ahead to 2019
I found this Bible verse in Isaiah and decided it would be my focus verse for 2019. Do you like to have a focus verse or thought for the new year? If you'd like, share yours in the comment section. "Forget about what's happened; don't keep going over old history. Be...
Favorite Friday Fiction: A Southern Season
Hello! Today I'd like to tell you about a collection of novellas I've recently read by four great authors: Eva Marie Everson, Claire Fullerton, Linda Yezak, and Ane Mulligan. It's called A Southern Season: Stories from a Front Porch Swing. It's Southern fiction at its...
Small Acts of Kindness: 40 Simple Ways to Practice Kindness
Here's another good post about kindness by Mike O'Connor on the Kindness Blog... 40 Simple Ways to Practice Kindness Smiles are irresistible. Don’t hesitate to smile warmly at friends, family, colleagues and even…strangers. Write hand-written thank-you notes. The...
Favorite Friday Fiction: Judas Strain by James Rollins
My friend, Amanda Hardin, is our guest blogger today and shares one of her favorite books... If you’re ready for an adventure that spans time and where science and religion intersect, then I definitely recommend Judas Strain by James Rollins. Judas Strain is the 4th...
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