by J.R. Brady | Jun 12, 2026 | Blogs/Podcasts, Fiction, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
What if sea beasts of ancient legend were alive today? This is the burning question explored in Beneath the Deep by Andrea Chatman. If you are in the mood for a good sea monster adventure with Jules Verne vibes, mystery, strong family bonds, and a touch of romance- I...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Jun 5, 2026 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Vacation time. Whether you go to the beach, the mountains, or the river for a weekend. Maybe you take a little time off to relax at home. No matter where you are, summer is the perfect time to catch up on your reading. And I thought I’d share some books that are...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Jun 2, 2026 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
Can a person have too many books? I hope not. (Catch the reference back to the blog?) I’ve just finished a sixteen-book series by Patricia Moyes. I’m re-reading the ten books by James L. Rubart, some of my very favorite on the planet. I’m also...
by Melissa J. Troutman | May 29, 2026 | Blogs/Podcasts, Fiction, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
When it comes to my favorite classics, Ben-Hur may have more depth, but The Scarlet Pimpernel has more intrigue. Published in novel form in 1905 by Baroness Emmuska Orczy, after two years of success as a play, The Scarlet Pimpernel tells the story of what happens when...
by Jennifer Hallmark | May 26, 2026 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
My summer is going to be busier than usual. With Mom now staying with us, extra babysitting, and a large garden, June will come rolling in like a freight train. Literally. And if there is anything I’ve learned in the many years I’ve lived, it’s that...
by Jennifer Hallmark | May 19, 2026 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
While going through some old articles I’d written years ago, I found a psalm. Written by me A psalm, at its simplest, is a song or poem written for worship. A cry to God. A praise. And many things in between. My psalm was dated November, 2018, a year with many...
by Cammi Woodall | May 15, 2026 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
Today I am reviewing Messiah Project by Lianne Robinson. This book falls into many categories – faith, romance, medical, suspense, thriller, possibly science fiction. I have to say, medical fiction is not my usual preference, but I really enjoyed this story. Victoria...
by Jennifer Hallmark | May 12, 2026 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
Next week, my first grandchild, Ava, will graduate from high school. The years have zipped by, and the colicky infant I held screaming while her Mom worked has grown into a beautiful young lady. One I’m very proud of. Thinking of graduation reminded me of a post...
by Jennifer Hallmark | May 10, 2026 | A Smidgen of Hope, Blogs/Podcasts
When I sent out my May monthly newsletter, I asked my subscribers to share stories of their mother or women who were like a mother to them. I received this beautiful story from Lisa Sanetra, who lives in New York City and always wanted to write for the New York Times....
by Jennifer Hallmark | May 1, 2026 | Blogs/Podcasts, Friday Fiction: Books From Off the Beaten Track
I just finished reading H. Meadow Hopewell’s new Christian Science fiction book, Rage Against the Machine. What a story! From Amazon. Award-winning director, Roare Murdock, is approached by a private group of investigative journalists who invite her to spearhead...
by Jennifer Hallmark | Apr 29, 2026 | Author news, Blogs/Podcasts
Hello, fiction friends! My friend, Deena, has just released her debut novel, and I’m so excited to share it with you. Without further ado: Stronger Than the Storm A runaway teen. A wife’s devastating secret. A family’s reckoning. Beth Holbrook has spent years...
