“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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Small Acts of Kindness: Give Thanks in All Circumstances
By Lindsey P. Brackett I passed a church sign today. Give thanks in all circumstances. I use that verse in my debut novel, and when my main character, who's had her share of tragedy, reads it, she wonders if it's possible, really, to always give thanks. Two...
Small Acts of Kindness: Sometimes in Three’s
By Beth Ann Ziarnik Only one day stood between me and the big party I would host Sunday afternoon at church. Standing in my kitchen, I wondered how I would ever be ready. I was also a little sad that Jim would not be with me for that special day. He had died just...
Favorite Friday Fiction: The Healer’s Apprentice by Melanie Dickerson
The Healer's Apprentice by Melanie Dickerson is an extremely well-written book of fairy-tale romance. It is rich in historical detail and makes it easy to imagine being right in the story. It's listed as YA but I'd recommend it to anyone who likes transformed...
Small Acts of Kindness: Reaching Out in Friendship
By Ellen Andersen I'm fortunate to have a close family. And my mom is the best. She means the world to me and is more than just my mom. She’s a close friend and I treasure our relationship. She means a lot to her friends as well. She’s been in a bowling league for...
Favorite Friday Fiction: Hinds’ Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard
Hinds' Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard is a beautifully written allegory about a young woman named Much-Afraid and the Good Shepherd. This book speaks to me each time I read it, which has easily been a half-dozen times. I so relate to Much-Afraid and her long...
Small Acts of Kindness: What to Offer Others
The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all others, charity....
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