This is a special episode for me as I recount my journey within this Hallmark space. I talk about my Hallmark origin story, how the podcast started, and asnwer some questions that you all had for me. Get you a good drink and a snack and cozy up as we reminisce but also give hope to the future. Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/...
Sep 15, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 23
As summer is winding, let’s catch up on all of the Hallmark movies that premiered for Summer Nights. Which one was your favorite? Books mentioned: I think I was Murdered: https://a.co/d/0rPbQo3 Mistletoe Promise: https://a.co/d/6afvHVs Bouquet of Dreams: (only available as an ebook): https://a.co/d/2gf6tmU What Not to do on Vacation: https://a.co/d/5aFAdSc The Perfect Rom-Com: https://a.co/d/j4Lfdz9 The Secret to Happiness: https://a.co/d/7OXIEa6 Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com To purchase "Ch...
Sep 09, 2025•45 min•Season 5Ep. 23
The one and only Jaclyn Collier stops by and talks about her latest Hallmarj movie, Double Scoop! Treat this episode like two of your friends are talking in the living room, and you're sitting over at the dining table eating and listening in. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g Christmas Wonderland Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0X9MKYdAnZ1l2sxN1xjsvc?si=df28ee7b6575457b Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallma...
Aug 21, 2025•54 min•Season 5Ep. 22
Felicia Simone stops by the home of Dear Hallmark to talk about all things Providence Falls. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g Christmas Wonderland Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0X9MKYdAnZ1l2sxN1xjsvc?si=df28ee7b6575457b Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/...
Aug 12, 2025•26 min•Season 5Ep. 27
In this bonus episode, I talk about five Hallmark Christmas movies that bring me joy during the holiday season. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g Christmas Wonderland Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0X9MKYdAnZ1l2sxN1xjsvc?si=df28ee7b6575457b Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/...
Jul 21, 2025•17 min•Season 5Ep. 26
It's true, i've never seen this movie before, which is why I had to call on my FanLeader friend, Joey Oteng, to help me review this Hallmark classic within the Hallmark Christmas canon. Follow Joey : https://www.instagram.com/drjotengii/?hl=en For more Dear Hallmark : To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g Christmas Wonderland Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0X9MKYdAnZ1l2sxN1xjsvc?si=df28ee7b6575457b Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://ww...
Jul 17, 2025•57 min•Season 5Ep. 25
**an excerpt read from my novella: "Chasing Wind"** Through her best friend's notoriety, Sydney Humphries has the opportunity to go to one of the most coveted events in all of Philadelphia: The Luke + Barnes Christmas Gala. The problem? Her best firend, Corey, who's accompanying her could not care any less--which is sure to make it a night to remember. For more from Dear Hallmark: To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g Christmas Wonderland Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist...
Jul 02, 2025•44 min•Season 5Ep. 24
This episode is packed with a lot: Tamera is hosting a new show for Hallmark, Lifetime is switching things up for the summer, and another Summer Nights movies has been announced. Stories mentioned in this episode: Karen Kingsbury book and movie: https://karenkingsburybookstore.com/products/the-christmas-ring-autographed-copy Lifetime doing Christian-based slate of films: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/lifetime-faith-based-movie-slate-1236294060/ Baked with Love: Holiday announce...
Jun 30, 2025•44 min•Season 5Ep. 23
There's a lot packed into this episode as I talk about Hallmark's recent announcement of some Summer Nights programming, the latest Passport to Love movie, and finally give my thoughts on Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Moon and Back. Providence Falls announcement: https://deadline.com/2025/06/providence-falls-series-adaptation-hallmark-channel-1236430232/ Connect with me at dearhallmark@gmail.com Follow me on Fable to keep up with my reading adventures: https://fable.co/dara-476805002151?refe...
Jun 18, 2025•29 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Ini this episode, i touch on the Christmas in July schedule, the Hallmark Christmas Experience and other Hallmark Christmas-related news.
Jun 16, 2025•25 min•Season 5Ep. 21
My mother joins us for one last round of Love Club Moms as we look into Harper and Nila's story. Connect with me at dearhallmark@gmail.com Follow me on Fable to keep up with my reading adventures: https://fable.co/dara-476805002151?referralID=bII792TNPV To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/...
Jun 13, 2025•59 min•Season 5Ep. 20
In this episode, I talk about the first movie within the Pasport to Love lineup, along with some ideas, theories, and maybe even conspiracies on the Hallmark's movies and mysteries throughout this year. Connect with me at dearhallmark@gmail.com Follow me on Fable to keep up with my reading adventures: https://fable.co/dara-476805002151?referralID=bII792TNPV To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/...
Jun 11, 2025•21 min•Season 5Ep. 19
In this episode I give a preivew for the Passport to Love lineup ofor this year and also give my thoughts on the casting fofr the new Holiday Touchdown movie. Variety article for Bills movie: https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/hallmark-bills-movie-holland-roden-matthew-daddario-tony-danza-1236401449/ Reach out me at dearhallmafk@gmail.com To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube...
May 23, 2025•17 min•Season 5Ep. 18
My mom is back to talk with me about Love Club Moms: Jo, the second movie in the Love Club Moms series starring Rebecca Dalton and Corey Sevier. Reach out me at dearhallmafk@gmail.com To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/...
May 21, 2025•49 min•Season 5Ep. 17
In this episode, we talk about the two latest movie Hallmark premiered for May for Moms. Books from the Reading Corner: The Politics of Love: https://a.co/d/iUQaCat Reroute: https://a.co/d/baTraWx Nightmare Virus: https://a.co/d/72r8adT The Little Bookshop by the Sea: https://a.co/d/cpMna8C Reach out me at dearhallmafk@gmail.com To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/cha...
May 14, 2025•29 min•Season 5Ep. 16
For this special Mother's Day episode, I have the honot and pleasure of introducing to some and presenting to others, my mother: Ms. Brenda Alston. In this episode, we talk about some of her favorite Hallmark movies (and men!) and what she thought of the first movie in the Love Club Moms collection. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw ...
May 07, 2025•43 min•Season 5Ep. 15
We have come to that time--the closing of Spring into Love. This year, we are closing the Spring into Love lineup with the DaySpring movie that premiered over the Easter holiday: Journey to You, starring Erin Cahill nad Erik Valdez. Mix in a little consipriacy theory along with some new candle scents and you have one cozy chat with a friend who loves Hallmark Channel. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouT...
Apr 23, 2025•33 min•Season 5Ep. 14
In this episode, there are a lot of tangental moments that involve a May preview, YouTube vs podcast, and Chicken Sisters, but I promise that we eventually talk about Kiki’s Fourth Ingredient…and it fits in with all of our tangents. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/...
Apr 16, 2025•42 min•Season 5Ep. 13
In this episode, I talk about the news of Hallmark’s new reality TV push and touch on the latest Spring into Love movie. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/...
Apr 09, 2025•42 min•Season 5Ep. 12
In this episode, we talk about some Hallmark news that has come to us within the last week as well as talk about the next movie in the Hearts Around the Table collection: Shari’s Second Act. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/...
Apr 02, 2025•27 min•Season 5Ep. 11
In this episode, I am telling you what I would consider my top shelf, Purple Label Hallmark movies. These are movies that I consider the best of the best of what Hallmark has to offer. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/...
Mar 28, 2025•32 min•Season 5Ep. 10
While spring is officially here, we need to close out our Royal Era properly by talking about “Royal-ish” and doing a small ranking of the three royal movies we received. Only then, can we talk about this first Spring into Love movie of the Hearts Around the Table collection: Jenna’s First Love, starring Ashley Newbrough and Steve Lund. Spring read: “An Apology in Bloom” by Suzanne Woods Fischer: https://a.co/d/cIFbzPU To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie ...
Mar 26, 2025•32 min•Season 5Ep. 9
I’m late but I’m here! Let’s talk about The Reluctant Royal and do a Spring into Love Preview. Books Mentioned in Reader’s Corner: “A Stranger’s Game” by Colleen Coble: https://a.co/d/fawvKJG “Cast the First Stone” by David Warren Green: https://a.co/d/dPBEFC0 “The Trouble with Love” by Toni Shiloh; https://a.co/d/d7jbU0Z “The Light on Halsey Street” by Vanessa Miller: https://a.co/d/bcCMrjh “A Cast of Stones” by Patrick Carr: https://a.co/d/aRv330e Inhale: my book of poems and short stories—Pri...
Mar 20, 2025•37 min•Season 5Ep. 8
It’s a two-for-one as we close out Loveuary and step into our royal duties for March. In this episode, not onlyn do I give my reviews, but I also share some Hallmark news. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/...
Mar 05, 2025•42 min•Season 5Ep. 6
It's about time we talk about this group of movies that premiered in October 2024 on Hallmark+. To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/...
Feb 21, 2025•28 min•Season 5Ep. 6
It's time to talk about two of our newest Loveuary movie, but not without previewing some March movies and talking about my favorite Valentine's movies! Which Valentine's movies are your favorite? Crown Chats with Hayley: https://youtu.be/wXjiXRGOnGk?si=0PlGjkBgA3iPBmYS "Meet Me in the Margins" by Melissa Ferguson: https://a.co/d/ckxrnt3 To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hallmark YouTube channel: https://www.youtub...
Feb 19, 2025•39 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Our last Hallmark passport stamp is courtesy of Belgium as we learn the ins and outs of jewelry design in "The Perfect Setting." Books mentioned: If you want o get Brick House Cafe: https://www.carlalaureano.com/ Three Missing Days: https://a.co/d/crpccg1 It's All Relative: https://a.co/d/46kzjfu Lowcountry Lost: https://a.co/d/0xaQkPw My Phony Valentine: https://a.co/d/0RX9Bj5 To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie reviews, be sure to check out the Dear Hal...
Jan 29, 2025•29 min•Season 5Ep. 4
It's time to get our Hallmark passport stamped in Argentina as we talk about "My Argentine Heart". Hallmark Mysteries and More Spencer Sisters episode: https://youtu.be/A5xvL1XDuHg?si=Y41-FWbMbooJdGaw Hallmark Mysteries and More Gourmet Detective episode: https://youtu.be/qCceOHVv9A4?si=3mA3UiH_xnRwhaEc Hallmarkies 2024 Non-Christmas Hallmark Movie Ranking: https://youtu.be/zMfwkaXTd1s?si=MhILTGXZQtVTSoYi For more Dear Hallmark: To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallm...
Jan 22, 2025•25 min•Season 5Ep. 3
We're officially halfway through our Winter Escape lineup as we talk about "Polar Opposites" starring Rhiannon Fish and Markian Tarasiuk. I also touch on some major Hallmark news as well as talk about some of my favorite Hallmark winter movies. Variety article: https://variety.com/2025/biz/news/hallmark-lisa-hamilton-daly-lawsuit-age-discrimination-1236267450/ Darren Abbott on CNBC: https://youtu.be/Xm1BrGkXfWg?si=_VbjSaB3TnQNenBN To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hal...
Jan 15, 2025•36 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Happy New Year! There will be no breaks in January this year, so let’s kick the premiere episode of Season 5 off with talking about the first Winter Escape movie, “Love of The Irish.” In addition to the review, I talk about a recent interview a Hallmark actor did on a fellow podcast, and a new incentive that Hallmark+ is bringing to their platform. Dylan Neal Interview: https://youtu.be/CjpXFHf4Lpk?si=l74iCNGnfSqZb2gU To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g For other Hallmark movie r...
Jan 08, 2025•21 min•Season 5Ep. 1
