“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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Friday Fiction: Ice Hunt By James Rollins
I am a child of the eighties and grew up on the action movies of the time, especially Predator and Aliens. So the idea of going to a jungle or space station and being chased by terrifying monsters with big teeth was perfectly reasonable. Kids of my time also had a...
Christmas Tour: Christmas in Northern Hearts
My friend, Laurie Wood, shares her Christmas story... Northern Hearts (Heroes of the Tundra Book 2) is my Christmas novella set in the real-life town of Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. It’s called the Polar Bear Capitol of the World. I set my entire series there, and my...
Christmas Tour: The Nativity
My friend, Dianne Marie Andre, shares her thoughts on the Nativity... Mary, mother of Jesus. My heart can barely grasp what an extraordinary woman she must have been to be chosen the mother of the world’s Savior. I imagine her perfect, without sin. Though this is...
Christmas Tour: A Common Girl, An Uncommon Time part one
My friend, Jane Carlile Baker, shares a fictional account she created of part of the Christmas story... A Common Girl, An Uncommon Time Adapted from Luke 1:5-2:19 Journey One After a long walk from Nazareth with Daniel’s family, finally, Elizabeth’s shaky soprano...
Christmas Tour: Christmas Season Must-Watch List
My friend, Karin Beery, shares her favorite holiday movies and yummy recipes... I love the holiday season. It’s not just Christmas—it’s the love, anticipation, grace, and thankfulness that fills our house every November, December, and January. I start decorating the...
Christmas Tour: Far From Home Christmas
Enjoy this story from my friend, E.V. Sparrow... In 1975, I accepted Jesus Christ’s work on the cross for my salvation, and a few months later, my parents sold my childhood home. We moved into a new community for people over 55. Because of my parents’ ages, they...
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