“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: Coyote Steals the Blanket by Janet Stevens
Coyote Steals the Blanket is a myth of the Ute tribe, retold and illustrated by Janet Stevens. This version of the story is friendly for children ages five through nine, and it features Coyote, a trickster prominent in Native American mythology. Here's a little more:...
S2 Episode 30 Praying Like Jesus: Effective Prayer
Welcome to season 2 of the Determined to Dance podcast. I pray that you’ll be uplifted, encouraged, and will move forward each and every day. Today’s episode, Praying Like Jesus: Effective Prayer, will look at how to be powerful when we pray. Show Notes:...
Friday Fiction: Attention Span of a Gnat
I have to start out by apologizing to Jennifer for missing last month. I asked her (kinda last minute!) if I could skip that article because I had covid. At that time, I was still sick – laryngitis, headache, low grade fever, sever body aches, and brain fog. Covid...
S2 Episode 29 Praying Like Jesus: Thankfulness
Welcome to season 2 of the Determined to Dance podcast. I pray that you’ll be uplifted, encouraged, and will move forward each and every day. Today’s episode, Praying Like Jesus: Thankfulness, focuses on Jesus and his example of being grateful. Show...
Friday Fiction: A Game of Thrones-George RR Martin
With House of the Dragon now airing on HBO, I suppose it’s past time for me to talk about A Game of Thrones by George RR Martin. I consider this series to be one of those that a reader either loves or hates and there is very little in between. I personally loved it....
S2 Episode 28 Praying Like Jesus: The Secret Place
Welcome to season 2 of the Determined to Dance podcast. I pray that you’ll be uplifted, encouraged, and will move forward each and every day. Today’s episode, Praying Like Jesus: The Secret Place, focuses on why it’s important to take time to pray alone....
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