“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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Summer Changes for Favorite Friday Fiction
Hello, friends! Summer is here and has brought an unexpected event in my life which will affect my schedule somewhat for a few months. My husband is scheduled for surgery next week and will be off work for six weeks. Add that on top of my increased babysitting in the...
Thankful in a Crisis
I was at a local restaurant celebrating some neighbors’ birthdays, as we do every quarter. As I left, it began to rain. Since the rain had just started, the oil on the freeway was just beginning to come to the surface. Of course, you have to slow down. Unfortunately,...
Maiden of Iron: A Steampunk Fable
Woo hoo! My friend, Edie Melson, has just released a brand-new novel and I just had to share. I'm about a third of the way through and it's great so far. You won't want to miss this one! What readers are saying, “Maiden of Iron from @EdieMelson is a must-read for fans...
Summer Kindness
Favorite Friday Fiction: Clutch of Constables by Ngaio Marsh
Clutch of Constables is my classic choice for June. I love books by Ngaio Marsh, especially when Agatha "Troy" Alleyn, Inspector Alleyn's wife, plays a starring role in the book. If you love all things mysterious, you'll enjoy this great read... Click to tweet: A...
Memorial Day: Commemoration
"I have never been able to think of the day as one of mourning; I have never quite been able to feel that half-masted flags were appropriate on Decoration Day. I have rather felt that the flag should be at the peak, because those whose dying we commemorate rejoiced...
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