“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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Jessie’s Hope: Blog Tour Giveaway Extravaganza
Jessie's Hope will arrive in one week! I can hardly believe it. All the hard work and waiting is almost over.... I can see why some people equate getting a book published to birthing a baby. Except it takes a whole lot longer (for me, anyway) to do than nine months....
Favorite Friday Fiction: The Face of the Earth by Deborah Raney
By: Stephanie L. Robertson What happened to Jill Brannon? Local high school principal, Mitch Brannon, is anticipating a quiet Labor Day weekend with his wife, Jill. Mitch and Jill’s daughter recently joined her older brother at a local university, and Mitch and Jill...
Jessie’s Hope: Where Does a Writer Get Ideas?
By Jennifer Hallmark Have you ever read a book and wondered how in the world the author thought that up? Well, it's true that we writers have vivid imaginations and we might just eavesdrop and people-watch occasionally. Uh, make that all the time. But we've learned...
Favorite Friday Fiction: Love Many Books
I love reading and collecting my favorite author's books either in paperback or hard cover. How about you? Do you collect books?
Small Acts of Kindness: The Least Of These
By Jennifer Cotney In the fall of 2015, my family was in a difficult season. Having endured the loss of our business, we were still sorting through the financial fallout. My children were perceptive to the changes, especially when the grocery budget slashed some of...
Favorite Friday Fiction: Justice Delivered by Patricia Bradley
Here's another great review from Suzy Parish... Hello, Favorite Friday Fiction Fans! Every night I intended on closing my Kindle and drifting off to sleep but I always jerked awake to read one more chapter. Justice Delivered is a sleep-stealer in a good way. Bradley's...
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