“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 Prodigal by Brennan Manning & Greg Garrett
The Prodigal: A Ragmuffin Story by Brennan Manning & Greg Garrett is another one of those books you can't put down. The book evoked anger, pity, fear, and other emotions within the analogy and beautiful written words. Another good one... The Prodigal Jack Chisholm...
Small Acts of Kindness: Love Your Neighbor
By Kathy Cheek Jesus said to him,“ ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ ~ Matthew 22:37-39...
Favorite Friday Fiction: The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis is actually a series of seven fantasy books: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, The Horse and His Boy, The Magician's Nephew, and The Last Battle. They are...
Small Acts of Kindness: A Kind Word
A kind word can make anyone's day better. Here's a good thought from Proverbs 12:25 NIV.
Favorite Friday Fiction: This Fine Life by Eva Marie Everson
This Fine Life is a well-written novel which I thoroughly enjoyed and it also takes place in the late 1950's. Everson has a way of blending lovely descriptions with her use of the Southern dialect to make a story just right. You'll love all of her books... ...
Unraveled by Jo Huddleston
Today, I'm spotlighting Unraveled, the newest release by author Jo Huddleston. Read on to find out all about it and if you leave a comment, you'll be entered to win your own e-book copy... Unraveled Alice loses herself in grief and can’t find her way back. In 1954,...
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