“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: Two Cups of Coffee
By Fay Lamb Once upon a time … yes, I’m beginning this story this way … Once upon a time, my husband and I, on occasion, had to hunt for pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters just to stop and get two cups of coffee on our way to work. The only essentials more...
Easter Blessings
"When they entered the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a white robe sitting on the right side. The women were shocked, 6 but the angel said, “Don’t be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth,[a] who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead!...
Favorite Friday Fiction–Bunnicula
By Ellen Andersen A delightful tale of a family with two children, a dog, a cat, and a brand new bunny in the house. lt made me smile and laugh several times. This is the first in a series of books about the family,told from the Harold (the dog)'s point of view. I...
Small Acts of Kindness: Help One Another Up
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Favorite Friday Fiction: Before We Were Yours
Today I'm introducing you to another one of my friends, Stephanie. She'll be sharing reviews now and again... By Stephanie L. Robertson Life can change in an instant. Federal prosecutor Avery Stafford is a political darling in Washington D.C. who hopes to follow in...
Improving Balance
By Ellen Andersen I have an on-going issue with balance in my life. I’ve had more falls than I can count over the last 15 years . I have no idea how many times I’ve been in physical therapy to combat it. One day, several years ago, I got an e-mail from a friend...
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