“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: Something I Am Not by Cher Gatto
I didn’t devour this book, this book devoured me. I started reading on my way to bed, and the next thing I knew I was trapped inside the story like Jonah inside the belly of the fish. (Thankfully it wasn’t three days and three nights before I returned to dry land,...
Episode 28: Modeling Encouragement With Random Acts of Kindness
Welcome to the Determined to Dance podcast with your host, Jennifer Hallmark. Today’s episode, Modeling Encouragement with Random Acts of Kindness, focuses on kindness. Are you ready? The world would have us march to its chaotic beat but God invites us to...
Friday Fiction: The Reborn King by Michael R. Miller
This isn’t like any other book about dragons. The Reborn King is my second Michael R. Miller book, and the first in what I expect to be an epic, battle glory and action filled trilogy. I imagine the physical book itself has much the same effect but the opening in the...
Episode 27: Encouragement~Active Vs. Passive
Welcome to the Determined to Dance podcast with your host, Jennifer Hallmark. Today’s episode, Encouragement: Active Vs. Passive looks at different ways to encourage others. Are you ready? The world would have us march to its chaotic beat but God invites...
Friday Fiction: The Midnight Unicorn by Neil Reed
Looking for a book about unicorns? I recommend The Midnight Unicorn by Neil Reed, a story about a girl and a unicorn having a fantastical adventure. I agree with School Library Journal's recommending this for grades Kindergarten through 2nd. Kids will see the stunning...
Episode 26: Encouragement~Starting Within
Welcome to the Determined to Dance podcast with your host, Jennifer Hallmark. Today’s episode, Encouragement: Starting Within, examines how vital self-encouragement is to our dance with God. Are you ready? The world would have us march to its chaotic beat...
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