“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
Friday Fiction: Duel of Fire by Jordan Rivet
I was blessed by my mother with a love for reading all types of literature – mystery, romance, horror, biographies, and cereal boxes. My Covid brain fog appears to be lifting, so I am slowly getting back into my reading habit. In the last few weeks, I have tried...
S2 Episode 34 Intercession for Our Towns and Cities
Welcome to season 2 of the Determined to Dance podcast. I pray that you’ll be uplifted, encouraged, and will move forward each and every day. Today’s episode, Intercession for Our Towns and Cities, focuses on prayer for larger communities. Show Notes:...
S2 Episode 33 Intercession for Our Community
Welcome to season 2 of the Determined to Dance podcast. I pray that you’ll be uplifted, encouraged, and will move forward each and every day. Today’s episode, Intercession for our Community, focuses on prayer for small communities. Show Notes: Praying...
Friday Fiction: The Miss Silver Mysteries
Hello, Friday Fiction Fans! I'm so glad you stopped by today because I'm going to share a favorite series with you. I love to read books from off the beaten track, but I also adore British mysteries, especially ones that take place from the 1890s to the 1950s. The...
S2 Episode 32 Intercession for Our Family
Welcome to season 2 of the Determined to Dance podcast. I pray that you’ll be uplifted, encouraged, and will move forward each and every day. Today’s episode, Intercession for our Family, looks at what intercession is and how we stand in the gap for our...
New Release: Pursued in the Wilderness by Loretta Eidson
Hi, everyone! My dear friend, Loretta Eidson, has her debut novel on the shelves now. I'm so excited to share her dream come true: Writing for Love-Inspired Inspirational Romance. Her book is a romantic suspense novel and here is a little more about it: Pursued in the...
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