About Jennifer Hallmark
Southern Author
Why Stories from Off the Beaten Track?
As an insatiable reader from a young age, I’ve read almost every genre but my favorites are mystery, fantasy, science fiction, supernatural, slipstream, anything different, especially if it takes place in the South.
I remember checking books out of the library about UFO’s, Bigfoot, space, and medieval times. My college English assignments centered around the legend of King Arthur. My teacher’s favorite essay I titled “How to Bathe a Dragon.”
The “original” Twilight Zone scared and fascinated me. I loved the incredible twists each story held. I still have memories of episodes that haven’t left me. Here’s the one I remember most.
My only problem is I want to bring hope instead of horror. Can I write stories that will have unforgettable characters, action and suspense, but with a positive twist?
That’s where I am on this journey.
Stay tuned for my new YA novel titled “Smoking Flax” due to be released in January 2024.
Coming soon…
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 in January 2024.
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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.
Jennifer and her husband, Danny, are managed by their half-Corgi rescue, Little Mack, and their six grandchildren.
