Author: Allyson Kennedy

As an author and blogger, my goal is to teach writers that there is a way to write realistic, thought-provoking, redemptive Christian fiction that honors God while not sugarcoating the realities of the world. 

How I Made a TBR Prompt Spreadsheet

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At the end of 2023, after watching some of my favorite BookTubers pick books for their monthly TBRs using a reading prompt jar, I decided to make my own, virtual version of a TBR jar using a randomized Google Sheet for the convenience of having it accessible on my phone. In the grand scheme of things, it was simple to make, and here’s how I created it in case you’d like to make your own!

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Thoughts on Turning 30

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A little over a month ago, I turned the big 3-0.

More than any other birthday thus far, I’ve had some thoughts about turning 30. If you’re interested, here’s my brain dump.

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What Qualifies as “Clean” Fiction to Me?

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In the realm of Clean fiction, there are many different opinions on what type of content qualifies as “clean”. In this post, I’ll be covering my own thoughts on what I personally consider clean fiction to be, which is my standard for writing as an author of clean, Christian reads.

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How I Read 100 Books in a Year for the First Time

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How was I able to read 100+ books in a year for the first time, as a married adult with a full-time job and a side career as an indie author? Honestly, it wasn’t as hard as I imagined it would be.

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My Seventh Year as a Published Author

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I’ve been a published author for seven years now. Here are some of the lessons I’ve learned within the past year that have given me faith that year eight will be my best year yet. ❤

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How My Reading Tastes Changed in 2023

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2023’s reading journey changed my reading tastes in three ways. Here’s how I think I’ll have a better reading year in 2024 because of it.

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Why I Don’t Write With Specific Tropes in Mind

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As authors, one of the most marketable aspects our books can be the tropes we include in our manuscripts; however, I choose not to write my own books with specific tropes in mind. Here’s why.

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Christians, We Shouldn’t Take Our Online Comments Lightly

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Christians, we need to remember Who we’re representing when we interact with others online.

Jesus didn’t call us to spread division. He called us to follow Him and make disciples.

But, so often, we get it wrong, especially with how we interact with others online. Here’s why we need to put more thought into how our online presence affects the kingdom of God.

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