“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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Favorite Friday Fiction: The Man He Never Was by
Hello, Friday fiction friends! Today, I'm sharing another James L. Rubart novel, speculative fiction at its finest. The Man He Never Was is a twist on the classic Jekyll and Hyde story from years gone by. Here's the blurb: What if you woke up one morning and the...
Small Acts of Kindness: Kindness on Social Media
By Jennifer Hallmark Kindness. The holidays are closing in and already I'm seeing kindness on social media. People are collecting coats, food bank items, and toys for others. Some are hosting fundraisers for sick loved ones. Thanksgiving and Christmas give many people...
Favorite Friday Fiction: The Clockmaker’s Daughter by Kate Morton
By Stephanie Robertson I cannot thank my friend JP enough for introducing me to works by Kate Morton. Morton’s books are literary, suspenseful, and intricately layered. They are anything but quick-reads. At times, I have to go back and re-read her paragraphs. Don’t...
A Single Act of Kindness
My author friend, Betty Thomason Owens, made this cool meme to share with my readers. Take a minute and check out her website and all her wonderful books: https://bettythomasonowens.com/
Favorite Friday Fiction–The Giver by Lois Lowry
The Giver is so well-written that I was engaged in the first few pages. Unlike most stories, I can’t label The Giver by a specific label, other than to say it’s a novel. Based on an imaginary world, it tells of a community where everyone is the same. Children are...
Small Acts of Kindness: A Birthday Surprise
By Ellen Andersen “What kind of plans do you have for Mom’s birthday?” I asked Dad. He had no idea what to do and suggested we both think about it. Mom’s easy to please, but what should we do to celebrate her birthday this year? I suggested we go out to a nice...
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