“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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7 Quotes about Kindness
Do you need some inspiration to help you step out and be kind to the world around you? Here are seven quotes to remember... "We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” – Sir Winston Churchill Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are...
A LARGE Act of Kindness
Our military is responsible for many of the most selfless acts for humanity. Men and women laying their lives down for one another is the ultimate sacrifice. Today, Tamera Lynn Kraft celebrates Memorial Day with her post... Memorial Day, originally called...
Danny’s Chicken Stew
Do you ever need to feed a large crowd? Do you like to cook outside in large pots? Then this is the recipe for you. Simple and delicious... Ingredients 25 pounds of potatoes, cubed 5 pounds of onions, diced (I like less personally) 15 pounds chicken leg quarters,...
Welcome to the Small Acts of Kindness Blog!
Hello! Small acts of kindness. One person helping another. An organization helping people. Neighbors banding together after a natural disaster. Every Monday, join me as we discover the goodness in our world. As Aesop said so profoundly: "No act of kindness, no matter...
Dairy Free Peanut Butter Cake
Do you have a peanut butter lover in the family? I do. My step-dad loves everything peanut butter and this is his favorite cake. And I love the frosting so much I also use it with banana cake and chocolate cake... Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all purpose...
Vegan Dessert Pizza from Milk Free Mom
This dessert pizza would make a great appetizer or dessert at your next holiday gathering. I thank Lyndsay Homme of Milk Free Mom for letting me share this recipe... a 7 or 8 inch pre-made vegan or regular pizza crust 1 tablespoon vegan or dairy free butter 1...
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