“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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A Smidgen of Hope: Thanksgiving Week
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. My husband and I spend Wednesday and part of Thursday cooking, cleaning, and making yummy desserts. Danny's specialty is turkey and dressing, using his mother's recipe. I make Pink Fluff every year, a recipe I'll share...
Friday Fiction: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens
If I asked you to name a classic work of literature, I’m sure one of the first to come to your mind would be A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. Everyone knows about this book, and chances are everyone—or almost everyone—has read at least an excerpt of it...
A Smidgen of Hope: November Continued
I'd like to continue the theme of gratitude that I started earlier this month. One of my favorite Bible verses concerning being grateful is Psalm 118:24. "This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." NKJV Now, I realize the words thankful,...
Friday Fiction: Guillermo del Toro presents Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
"I will make you bleed. I will make you humble. You may be my creator, but from this day forward, I will be your master." While there never has been—and likely never will be—an adaptation that comes close to the beauty of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Guillermo del...
Friday Fiction: Little Red Riding Hood by Lari Don
What was your favorite fairy tale growing up? One of my favorites was Little Red Riding Hood, but Lari Don’s version was written after my childhood. So, as an adult, I’m introducing it to you now. This version--fit for children grades kindergarten through third--is...
A Smidgen of Hope: November
I'm back from the Florida Christian Writers' Conference near Orlando. The weather was awesome, and the trees were filled with Spanish moss, so different from back home. I met so many great people and received a dose of encouragement from like-minded writers I...
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