“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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Small Acts of Kindness: When Chalk Becomes an Instrument of Kindness
By: Deena Adams Life as we’ve known it changed in a moment. At the beginning of March, I went from enjoying a day at Hollywood Studios and a church leadership conference in Orlando, to three weeks of sickness, my mom being diagnosed with cancer, and concerns about the...
Adventures in Fatherhood by Carlton Hughes and Holland Webb
My friend, Carlton Hughes, has a new book. Check it out. 🙂 Adventures in Fatherhood Adventure along with two dads in a devotional journey full of wisdom and warning. Being a great father is not for the weak of heart! It’s an adventure every step of the way....
Small Acts of Kindness: Kindness Blog and Self-Isolation
I love sharing posts from the Kindness Blog. I appreciate them for letting me help spread the news that kindness matters... WE LOVE THIS…❤ As coronavirus continues to spread, with an increasing number of the elderly, immunocompromised and vulnerable putting...
Small Acts of Kindness: Covid 19 and Compassion
Covid 19 has changed our world and the way we will look at life for years to come. Instead of the tragedy, death, and chaos that has tried to take over life as we know it, I'll choose to remember the kindness that I've seen: First responders and the medical community...
Small Acts of Kindness: Detours Can Be A Blessing
By Jennifer Hallmark Have you ever been late for an appointment? Me too. At times, I haven’t given myself time to drive the distance, but this time it wasn’t my fault. I ran into red lights, detours, and closed roads. My daughter had a follow-up appointment after an...
Favorite Friday Reads: Murder in the Family
By Jennifer Hallmark Hi, Friday friends! I love this new novel I just finished. It's been a while since I read a book that I didn't want to put down. Murder in the Family by Ramona Richards is a story that grabs you from the first page and doesn't let go. I've lived...
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