“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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Friday Fiction: Star Wars The Truce at Bakura
Hello, Friday fiction family! So glad you stopped by today to hear about my latest read, and boy, was it a good one. Star Wars: The Truce at Bakura by Kathy Tyers is part of the Star Wars Legends series, which boasts a total of 68 books. Wow. You can bask in the Star...
A Smidgen of Hope: Persevereance
I think about perseverance as having the courage not to give up. Napoleon Bonaparte said, "Courage isn't having the strength to go on, it is going on when you don't have the strength." Wow. Fits how I’ve felt lately, to be sure. It's so hard to go on when you're in...
Friday Fiction: The Right to Arm Bears by Gordon R. Dickson
The title, The Right to Arm Bears, is almost worth the purchase price of the book. I love puns. Sue me! The Christian, above all men, should be interested in culture. (IMHO) Why? Because culture both informs and flows from the underlying world view of man, which, for...
A Smidgen of Hope: Active Encouragement
Active encouragement. I long to become a person who actively seeks out people who are hurting, lonely, or with low self-esteem. I want to build, stir, and lift people up so that they feel less depressed. Less stressed. More hopeful. Maybe you do too. "So speak...
Friday Fiction: The Tower of Geburah by John White
John White’s The Tower of Geburah has similarities to The Chronicles of Narnia, including the omniscient narrative. However, the plot and characters make this story stand out on its own. Though Book 3 of The Archives of Anthropos is great as a stand-alone for teens...
A Smidgen of Hope: Jesus Loves You
Praying that the thought of Jesus' love for you will fill you with hope today.
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