“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: Storms in Serenity by Fay Lamb
Storms in Serenity is a complex, engaging story by Fay Lamb. The way she weaves her characters brings them to life and makes you want to know what happens to them. The suspense is terrific and I didn't want to put it down until I could see how it would end. Another...
Small Acts of Kindness – A Child’s Prayer
By Betty Thomason Owens My Dad died eleven years ago. It was unexpected. I was going to the hospital that morning to bring him home. Instead, I received a call that his procedure had not gone well, please come at once. By the time my mom and I arrived, he was gone....
An Unexpected Opportunity to Give
By Ellen Andersen The sun shone brightly, providing a nice warm day to walk the neighborhood, finally. The clouds had loomed large and we’d had rain for the past week. So I took advantage of the warm weather and took Tommy for a walk. We headed down the street and...
Favorite Friday Fiction: Still Life in Shadows by Alice J. Wisler
Still Life in Shadows is another great book by Alice J. Wisler. Amish isn't my favorite genre, normally, but I read anything Alice writes. I love how she combines both worlds with a wonderful plot and realistic characters. You'll enjoy all her books... Click to tweet:...
Small Acts of Kindness: The Right Encouragement to Soldier On
By Stephanie L. Robertson The blue and navy bars mocked me from my computer screen. Like a staggered row of dingy tenements, those statistics told me one thing: Your posts are irrelevant. Give up. I admit, I have shed tears of frustration over those metrics. ...
Favorite Friday Fiction: Frankenstein
Today's classic, Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley is a really well-written early speculative book and an interesting read. I would recommend reading the book because shows like "The Munsters" and others have changed the essence of this true classic novel... Click to...
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