“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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Annabelle’s Ruth by Betty Thomason Owens
Today I'd like to say welcome to my friend, fellow author, and blogger, Betty Thomason Owens. Pull up a chair and sit a spell. Now for the first question: What inspired you to write Annabelle’s Ruth? Where did this idea come from? Betty: I’ve always loved the Book of...
Traveling with Others
By Phee Paradise There’s no one I’d rather travel with than my family. We live pretty far apart, so family gatherings are a joyful mix of catch up and memories. As missionary kids, some of our memories are of road trips across Mexico and some of our adult gatherings...
Why I Keep Saying Yes to The Proposal
By Julie Arduini I love movies. Most of the time I enjoy action/adventure movies with my husband, perhaps as a way to unwind after serving others or writing all day. People think it’s funny because I write romance, and yet romantic movies are not always my go-to....
Double Pepperoni, Hold the Payment
By Bonnie Doran My husband and I enjoy pizza, and we have several favorite places. Usually we spend our time with our noses in our books. One evening, we had finished our meal, asked for a box, and waited for our check. And waited. Finally we flagged down our server...
Bye-bye, Comfort Zone! Hello, Abundant Life!
By Raelee May Carpenter Louise tricked me. You know how it’s hard to get a three-year-old to eat healthy things sometimes, so instead of just saying, “Eat your vegetables,” you give them a choice. “Do you want the carrots or the beans?” Either way, they’re eating...
Working With Family
By Betty Thomason Owens While working at an engineering firm, I met two brothers who co-owned a construction company and later moved into design/build. They ran a successful business, and got along very well. Being the mother of sons, I could appreciate their close...
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