“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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Favorite Friday Fiction: The Unquiet Bones by Mel Starr
The Unquiet Bones by Mel Starr is a little different from my normal reads. Yes, it is a mystery but one which takes place in Medieval times. Once I wrapped my mind around the time period, I enjoyed the book very much... Click to tweet: The Unquiet Bones is a Middle...
Small Acts of Kindness: Compassion
Favorite Friday Fiction: The Bargain by Aaron D. Gansky
The Bargain is an intriguing roller coaster of a book. I loved the characters and the setting. The way Gansky builds up suspense is masterful. I've read most of his books and enjoyed them all. If you like suspense and a bit of weirdness, read this book... Click to...
Small Acts of Kindness: Wedding Roses
By Sarah Van Diest It was my wedding, well, it was my second wedding. I never dreamt I would have been divorced, much less get married a second time, but here I was, and ever so thankful to be here after such a long and difficult road. I was nervous. And though I had...
Why I Decided to Get a Tattoo-Part 2
By Jennifer Hallmark **If you missed it, you'll find part 1 here... Hello, world! It’s Sunday, January 21. I’ve just left the church, and I'm driving home. After the service, standing in the parking lot, I showed my daughter my tattoo. I can’t help but smile because...
Flowers and a Birthday Cake
It was July of 1985 and I was an exchange student in France that month. I would turn 16 while I was there. I stayed with the Martinellos in a small village called Gap. Doesn’t sound French, does it? But that truly was its name. It’s near Lyon, in the southeastern...
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