“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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Book Review: Marrying His Best Friend
Book Review: Marrying His Best Friend by Jennifer Gracen I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There were times when I thought the next scene was obvious and was surprised at a twist with a new character and subplot I didn’t see coming. Single mom Maura Callahan never...
Worship Music Brightened My Day
It was over a decade ago, but I still remember it well. I’d been in the hospital for a few months, recovering from complications of a surgery. I was getting better, but the hospital isn’t a good place to spend your days—especially for so long. I was surrounded by...
Favorite Friday Fiction: The Five Times I Met Myself by James L. Rubart
The Five Times I Met Myself is another great novel by James L. Rubart. The struggles of the characters mirrored my own and touched me. Like all his books, it is very well-written. Make sure you have a box of tissue nearby! Click to tweet: The Five Times I Met Myself...
Small Acts of Kindness: Keep Walking
We all have days when we feel we just can't take another step. If we go by what we see, life at times can seem pretty hopeless. But it's not. Go ahead. Step out in faith. Put one foot in front of the other, knowing that the One who holds the universe, is on your side....
Favorite Friday Fiction: The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a wonderful classic book I could read again and again. My favorite section is where Colin has a revelation: "He had known it before in a way, he had hoped it and felt it and thought about it, but just at that minute...
Small Acts of Kindness: Oh, My Purple Hairbrush
By Cammi Woodall Have you seen the meme on Facebook or Pinterest of the little girl with a purple hairbrush? You haven’t? Go to Google and look for ‘tantrum girl with purple hairbrush,’ It’ is totally worth it. Go ahead. I’ll wait. Isn’t she adorable? Haven’t we all...
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