“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: The Premonition at Withers Farm
Hello, Friday fiction fanatics! Do you love reading as much as I do? Then you will love this dual-time inspirational gothic historical fiction. Wow. Try to say that three times fast. The Premonition at Withers Farm by Jaime Jo Wright is an intriguing book. Here's a...
Friday Fiction: Smokey the Little Dragon
Amy Shook's Smokey the Little Dragon is perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners with its simple and cheerful plot. The worldbuilding adds interest to the tale, with dragons gaining fire power when they're six years old and have lost their first tooth. More...
Friday Fiction: When The Book and Movie Differ
Have you ever read a book, then watched the movie adaptation and thought, 'Is this even the same story?' For several years my mother would not watch any movie I recommended. I urge/bullied her into watching a Dean Koontz movie called Servants of Twilight, based on his...
S3 Episode 32 Stay Determined to Dance
Welcome my friends to season 3 of the Determined to Dance podcast. My prayer is that you’ll be encouraged to persevere daily in our chaotic world. Today’s episode, Stay Determined to Dance, encourages everyone to move out on the dance floor of life. Show...
Friday Fiction: When Your Dragon Is Too Big for a Bath
When Your Dragon Is Too Big for a Bath, written by C.E. White and illustrated by Bhagya Madanasinghe, offers a simple yet deep lesson on prayer. It's perfect for preschoolers to second graders, but even adults can find pearls of wisdom in this tale. The story is a...
S3 Episode 31 Too Tired to Dance
Welcome my friends to season 3 of the Determined to Dance podcast. My prayer is that you’ll be encouraged to persevere daily in our chaotic world. Today’s episode, Too Tired to Dance, looks at what to do when we’re exhausted from dancing. Show Notes: Too...
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