“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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Determined to Dance: What’s It All About?
Hello, friends. I'm checking in today from the icy state of Alabama. It's supposed to be colder here today than in Anchorage, Alaska. It's hard to believe. How is the weather where you call home? Let's talk a little more about my upcoming podcast, Determined to Dance...
Friday Fiction: One Door Away from Heaven by Dean Koontz
“Even in the darkest moments, light exists if you have the faith to see it.” I read One Door Away from Heaven quite a long time ago, but it is one that has stuck with me all these years. Koontz's main themes of friendship, hope, and healing, make his words at times...
Determined to Dance: The Decision to Be Myself
Hello, friends. My new podcast, “Determined to Dance,” starts in three weeks. Wow. I can hardly believe it. Emotions flood in. Joy, fear, peace, fear, hope— You know what’s coming. Yep. The fear thing. But I know of nothing new that anyone has ever stepped out to...
Friday Fiction: Defender of Histories
Hi, Friday Fiction friends! I've discovered a new-to-me fantasy author, Haley Walden. I've really enjoyed reading her books. The first in the series, Defender of Histories, is a fast-paced, fantasy thrill ride with plenty of magic, swordplay, romance, and mystery....
Determined to Dance: Encouraged Forward
By Jennifer Hallmark Missed a blog post? No worries. Post 1. Post 2. Post 3. Hi, friends! I'm so glad you joined me today. No, really. I mean it. I've stayed focused on my podcasting journey because of people like YOU. Family, mentors, friends, and other creatives...
Friday Fiction: Tales of the Left Hand By John Meager
By A.S. Hardin Tales of the Left Hand does just what it says it will in delivering "swashbuckling, intrigue and a dash of magic," and it's all free on the Librvox app for Apple and Andrioid. To be honest, because the book was free, I didn't expect much. I found it...
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