“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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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...
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...
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