“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: Litter Box Ministry
By Joanne Sher Previously posted at FaithWriters It felt like a completely ridiculous and uncomfortable request, but I had to make it. Our needs at the time were wide and deep: money, day care, prayers, meals, transportation, companionship, clothing, groceries, yard...
A Tribute to My Dad
By Jennifer Hallmark My dad, Jesse Lee Dison, Jr. was a son of Jesse Lee Dison, Sr. and Flora M. Gautney. They lived in rural northwest Alabama. Dad was a quiet young man, well-liked by his fellow classmates and teachers. He was a good student and friendly to all. He...
Fathers’ Day
This coming Sunday is Fathers’ Day, and is a time to focus on, honor, and thank our dads for what they mean to us. My dad lives about 6 miles away and I'm privileged to see him each week for dinner. When he gets home from work, he greets my mom, our dog, and me with a...
Small Acts of Kindness: Seven Dollars Short
By Gail Kittleson The clerk whizzed my purchases through her checkout station. This was a store accepting only checks and cash, so I’d brought my checkbook along, and sure enough, fell seven dollars short on cash. Then she said they no longer take checks, so I started...
Carlotta’s Legacy by Betty Thomason Owens
My friend, Betty's new book.
A Mothers’ Thoughts on Graduation
By Jennifer Hallmark I wrote this article back in 2004 when my daughter, Mandy, graduated. I didn't write another three years later when my son, Jonathan, graduated because the sentiment was the same. Hope you enjoy it. It was Saturday; the day after the Lady Hornets...
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