“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: Mourning Dove by Claire Fullerton
Hi, fellow fiction readers! Do you have a to-be-read pile that is either cluttering your nightstand or your Kindle? I confess I do and I'm not buying another book until I catch up. 🙂 I started with Claire Fullerton's novel of the deep South in the '70s, Mourning...
Small Acts of Kindness: One Kind Gesture
By Betty Thomason Owens The sun beat down on my little red car, sending me scurrying into a local grocery store—one of those big ones that sell everything. On this day, a cool blast of conditioned air inside the door was most welcome. I grabbed a small cart, dug in my...
Favorite Friday Fiction–The Atonement by Beverly Lewis
I’ve wanted to read some of Beverly Lewis’ books on the Amish for some time now. I picked up this one at random from the local library. I’ve been up to Amish country in Pennsylvania and thought it beautiful. I’ve heard about their simplistic lifestyle and mostly how...
Help With Practical Needs As I Heal From Radiation
In February of 2019, I was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. After some doctors' appointments, I underwent surgery to remove the tumor from my foot.Seven weeks ago, I began 5-weeks regimen of radiation treatment on my left foot. The first 3 weeks went well. As...
Favorite Friday Fiction: The Pride of the Peacock by Victoria Holt
By: Stephanie L. Robertson Dark secrets, a mysterious gemstone, and a marriage of convenience. Despite her rich namesake, Opal “Jessica” Clavering lives in penury with her tyrannical mother, hen-pecked father, mousy sister, and subjugated brother. Thanks to her...
Annabelle’s Joy by Betty Thomason Owens
Today, I'd like to share Betty's new novel, Annabelle's Joy, with you. I've been waiting for this one as it concludes the series that I love. While you can read this book as a stand-alone, you'll want to read Annabelle's Ruth and Sutter's Landing first. 🙂 Annabelle's...
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