“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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Books From Off the Beaten Track
Christmas Tour: The Nativity
My friend, Dianne Marie Andre, shares her thoughts on the Nativity... Mary, mother of Jesus. My heart can barely grasp what an extraordinary woman she must have been to be chosen the mother of the world’s Savior. I imagine her perfect, without sin. Though this is...
Christmas Tour: A Common Girl, An Uncommon Time part one
My friend, Jane Carlile Baker, shares a fictional account she created of part of the Christmas story... A Common Girl, An Uncommon Time Adapted from Luke 1:5-2:19 Journey One After a long walk from Nazareth with Daniel’s family, finally, Elizabeth’s shaky soprano...
Christmas Tour: Christmas Season Must-Watch List
My friend, Karin Beery, shares her favorite holiday movies and yummy recipes... I love the holiday season. It’s not just Christmas—it’s the love, anticipation, grace, and thankfulness that fills our house every November, December, and January. I start decorating the...
Christmas Tour: Far From Home Christmas
Enjoy this story from my friend, E.V. Sparrow... In 1975, I accepted Jesus Christ’s work on the cross for my salvation, and a few months later, my parents sold my childhood home. We moved into a new community for people over 55. Because of my parents’ ages, they...
Friday Fiction: Nick, the Christmas Coyote by Tami Johnson
Nick, the Christmas Coyote, by Tami Johnson, is great for kids ages six to eight. The illustrations capture the somberness of wintry skies yet the vibrancy of Christmas trees and presents. When showing summer scenes, the blues and greens shine on the pages. The main...
Christmas Tour: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Hello, friends! I love Christmas time and have some great news for the season of 2022. I'll share fun posts about different aspects of Christmas written by a group of my author friends: Diana Leagh Matthews, E V Sparrow, Karin Beery, Jane Carlile Baker, Dianne Marie...
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