Dear Hallmark

Every week Dara updates you with news and reviews of your favorite movies and TV shows from the Hallmark Channel and other made-for-TV movie networks.

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Aug 21, 2025 · 54 min
A Double Scoop of Jacks
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/dearhallmark/
Aug 12, 2025 · 26 min
Felicia "Suzette" Simone
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/
Jul 21, 2025 · 17 min
5 Hallmark Christmas Movie Favorites
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 17, 2025 · 57 min
Throwback Movie Review: Snow Bride (featuring Joey Oteng)
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://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
Jul 2, 2025 · 44 min
Chasing Wind: The Christmas Gala
**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/0X9MKYdAnZ1l2sxN1xjsvc?si=df28ee7b6575457b Say hello: dearhallmark@gmail.com Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
Jun 30, 2025 · 44 min
A Machu Picchu Proposal
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 announcement: https://deadline.com/2025/06/hallmark-tamera-mowry-housley-hosting-baked-with-love-1236442317/ Catch of the Day Announcement: https://www.tvinsider.com/1199504/catch-of-the-day-hallmark-emilie-ullerup-michael-rady-photo/ For more from Dear Hallmark Christmas Wonderland Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0X9MKYdAnZ1l2sxN1xjsvc?si=df28ee7b6575457b 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 18, 2025 · 28 min
To Barcelona, Forever
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?referralID=bII792TNPV To purchase "Chasing Wind": https://amzn.to/3IGUI6g Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
Jun 16, 2025 · 25 min
Christmas in July Preview
Ini this episode, i touch on the Christmas in July schedule, the Hallmark Christmas Experience and other Hallmark Christmas-related news.
Jun 13, 2025 · 59 min
Love Club Moms: Harper & Nila
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 11, 2025 · 21 min
To Barcelona, With Love
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/
May 23, 2025 · 17 min
Preview: Passport to Love 2025
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.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
May 21, 2025 · 48 min
Love Club Moms: Jo (feat. my Mom!)
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 14, 2025 · 28 min
Hats off to Love + Love in the Clouds
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/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
May 7, 2025 · 43 min
Love Club Moms: Tory (featuring my Mom!)
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 Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
Apr 23, 2025 · 33 min
Journey to You
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 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe7R8-e6d13cee5QMo_Oltw Dear Hallmark's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearhallmark/
Apr 16, 2025 · 42 min
Hearts Around the Table: Kiki's Fourth Ingredient
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 9, 2025 · 41 min
Hearts Around the Table: Josh's Third Serving
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 2, 2025 · 26 min
Hearts Around the Table: Shari's Second Act
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/
Mar 28, 2025 · 32 min
Purple Label Hallmark Movies (Non-Holiday)
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 26, 2025 · 32 min
Royal-ish + Hearts Around the Table: Jenna's First Love
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 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/