“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: Narrators Who Could Read the Phone Book and I’d Listen
Something you’ll hear me say again and again. A bad narrator can make a good book bad, but a good narrator can make a bad book good. My journey into audiobooks began with some… hesitancy. My husband insisted I give them a try, but no single narrator seemed to pique my...
Friday Fiction: Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas
I am a pretty laid-back person, so I don’t throw around polarizing words very often. One I do like is ‘romantasy’. I know, I know. Some of you cringe- eye roll- gag when you hear anything literary referred to as romantic. And fantasy lovers are particularly protective...
A Smidgen of Hope: Prayer
Why do we pray? Is it necessary? I mean, God knows all, so why can’t He just fix things like He wants and make everything turn out perfect? And what does prayer have to do with hope? In God’s perfect plan, He decided to give man a choice. We were made in His image and...
A Smidgen of Hope: Motivate One Another
I came across this interesting verse in the New Living Translation of the Bible--Hebrews 10:24. "Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works." Motivate. Stimulating your interest or the interest of another toward good works and love....
Friday Fiction: Favorite Book?
Today, I'm at The Strawberry Festival in Moulton, AL, selling books with three of my author friends, Teresa Smyser, A.S. Hardin, and Bonita Y. McCoy. So, in lieu of a post, let's share our favorite books. I personally don't think I can pick only one. To Kill a...
A Smidgen of Hope: Living Hope
Living hope. I love that phrase. The thought that our hope is alive and vibrant and free. Living. We sang the song "Living Hope" by Phil Wickham at church on Easter. We've sung it at other times, but I love when I can connect the living hope who is Jesus Christ with...
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