“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: I’m Doing It
Nelson Mandela once said, “A winner is a dreamer who never gives up.” Richard Branson said, “If your dreams don’t scare you, they are too small.” Amelia Earhart once said, “The most effective way to do it is to do it.” Nike simplified it even further. Just do it. Over...
Friday Fiction: The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien
For years, I’ve held on to a very mortifying secret, one that could have led to my being ostracized by many ardent lovers of the fantasy genre. In all my forty-three years of life, I had never read The Hobbit. I am now proud to announce that this has recently changed....
Friday Fiction: Summer Reading 2024
Hi. I'm Jennifer. And I'm a reader. Not just any reader. An avid reader. Like 100 books a year avid. And I'm not ashamed. Reading is definitely my superpower. It helps widen my scope on the world, cultures, races, gender, etc. Reading takes me all over the world,...
Friday Fiction: The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander
Some books are good the way pizza is good, offering a nice (or shocking or spicy) experience that pleases the senses. Some books are good the way a narrator is good, displaying a high level of skill that appeals to the intelligent mind. And some books are good the way...
Friday Fiction: Leigh Bardugo’s Wonder Woman: Warbringer
Wonder Woman was my favorite superhero growing up. Who remembers Linda Carter as our patriotic savior? (Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman, All the World is Waiting For You!) Who spent Saturday morning helping the Super Friends fight injustice, right that which is wrong, and...
New Release: Open Water By Betty Thomason Owens
My friend, Betty Thomason Owens, just released her second suspense novel, Open Water, and I love it, maybe even better than the first in the series. Betty is a multi-published writer of historical romance, suspense, and fantasy fiction. An avid reader and storyteller...
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