“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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Friday Fiction: Something Else by Cher Gatto (Something I Am Not, #2)
Something Else: The Background When I heard about Something Else before its release in January, I didn’t know what to expect. After all, it was the original story, Something I Am Not, that had me sobbing on my bedroom floor after midnight. (No wonder it won the 2020...
A Smidgen of Hope: When Sleep Flees
God is big enough. Let that sink in for a moment. God is bigger than my problems, my worries, my fears, and all obstacles. He is greater, more majestic, and above all. He is God. And that should bring me a boatload of hope, right? Then why do I have so much trouble...
Jaws – 50th Anniversary – You’ll Never Go In The Water Again
Serendipity - the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. For me, today's date - 6-20-2025 - is indeed serendipitous. Fifty years ago, my favorite movie and the first summer movie blockbuster premiered in theaters and drive-ins...
A Smidgen of Hope: Leaving Room
I love being an encourager almost as much as I enjoy being built up, stirred up, and lifted up by others. And in the midst of these chaotic times, it’s more important than ever to support our family, friends, and those in our community. God has placed us in the world...
Friday Fiction: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
“But I have to save humanity first. Stupid humanity. Getting in the way of my hobbies.” What can I say except I love reluctant heroes, and Ryland Grace is one of the best! Once again, Andy Weir has written a story with a limited cast and still managed to blow it...
A Smidgen of Hope: Bird Song
I love this quote by Emily Dickinson and decided to create and share a meme with you. Enjoy!
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