“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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For the Holidays: Gluten Free-Dairy Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
What would the holidays be without cakes, pies, and cookies? This month we'll be sharing some of our favorite dairy and/or gluten free dessert recipes. Enjoy! Ingredients: *1 cup extra crunchy peanut butter *1 cup brown sugar *1 egg *1 tsp. baking soda *1 tsp. pure...
Dairy Free Butterfinger Cake
Need a fast holiday dessert? This super simple cake is delicious and we'll leave the family wanting more... Take one box of Duncan Hines classic yellow cake mix. Mix and bake as directed on the package. Cool. Cut in half and crumble half of the cake in 9 x 13...
Dairy Free Ginger Snaps
What's a holiday without a freshly-baked cookies? Cinnamon and ginger give these cookies that extra something that will keep the family coming back for more... Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup shortening 1/4 cup molasses 1 egg...
Soft & Chewy Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies by Minimalist Baker
I love to check out recipes by Minimalist Baker. These cookies are sure to be delicious! Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter at room temperature 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 large egg 1 cup + 2 Tbsp gluten...
Dairy Free Grape Salad
It's the holidays and I love a good fruit salad as a side or desert. Here's a great one... Ingredients: 4 lbs. red seedless grapes [I mix in green ones also for the color] 16 oz. Tofutti Better than Cream Cheese 8 oz. Tofutti Better than Sour Cream 1 cup pecans,...
Holidays and Dairy-Free
I love the holidays. Food, fun, and fellowship. What could be more fun? Nothing. Unless you have food allergies. For October and November, Christina and I will be sharing dairy-free and gluten-free recipes, perfect for the holidays. Hopefully, you'll discover...
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