“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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Escape to Witch Mountain – Book or Movie!
At six years old, I firmly believed that I was capable – if it became necessary due to an evil millionaire wanting my ‘powers’ – of leaving home by myself, travelling across the United States, and finding a mysterious mountain I’d never heard of before. Why did I...
A Smidgen of Hope: God’s Word
I desperately need hope. Bucketfuls of encouragement. Loads of laughter, joy, and peace. Just like you. My natural bent is toward being pessimistic and melancholy. I wrestle often with fear and dread, waiting for the other shoe to drop. But that’s not how God asked me...
Friday Fiction: When True Night Falls (Coldfire Trilogy #2) by C.S. Friedman
When True Night Falls is the second book in C.S. Friedman’s Coldfire series. In this extraordinarily well-crafted world of Erna, True Night refers to a period when the sun is completely absent and the world is thrust into complete darkness. In this darkness, the...
A Smidgen of Hope: My Sister Friend
It's been a long week since the funeral. I understand the importance of setting a time and place to say a final good-bye to our loved ones. But I still don't like funerals. After the news of my dear friend's sudden passing, I woke early unable to sleep. Since I had...
Friday Fiction: Author Jaime Jo Wright
Hello, Friday Fiction Fans! Today, I want to take a different route. Instead of talking about a book, let's discuss my new favorite author. Now, y'all know I like weird--er--different books. Novels off the beaten track. And in Jaime Jo Wright, I found inspirational...
A Smidgen of Hope: A Hymn
Today, I'm saddened by the passing of a great friend. To say I'm struggling is an understatement. So, I'll just share the words to this wonderful traditional hymn by Edward Mote that has stood the test of time. My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less My hope is built on...
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