“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: Braving the Deep
Hello, hope-filled friends! I love sharing hope with you, but honestly, it has been a challenge as of late. Selling my mom's house and preparing my home so she can move in with us has been a lot. Not bad, but just super busy. So, for the next few weeks, I'm going to...
Friday Fiction: The Daniel Leary series by David Drake
What is a hero? There’s an interesting philosophical question for you. Are we talking a Biblical hero, a hero of the revolution, a war hero ... Or a hero in fiction. A lot of good fiction books are written about a ‘hero’. It typically has to be someone in a position...
A Smidgen of Hope: Strong Hope
Hi, friends! Here's a timely reminder for your busy Tuesday...
Friday Fiction: Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff
Empire of the Vampire isn’t just another vampire story; it’s a grim coming-of-age tale where faith, morals, and humanity can be lost. This massive tome, rife with dark humor and medieval grit, is rich, dangerous, and unforgiving—where something as innocent as a child...
Friday Fiction: Swan Song by Robert McCammon
I have been intrigued by PBS’s The Great American Read. I am ashamed to admit I haven’t even heard of some of these books! I have, however, heard of the two Alabama natives on the list. Yes, fellow Alabamians (Alabamites? Bamers? Dixie Delights?)! We have two entries...
A Smidgen of Hope: Mondays
Yes, I realize today is Tuesday, but I wrote this post yesterday. I usually try to write and schedule my work ahead of time, but lately that hasn't happened. Time is not my friend. And here I am on Monday, struggling to start after a night of interrupted sleep. When I...
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