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. 

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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WIP Update: Tales of an Awkward Turtle (Update #1)

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Can you believe Tales of an Awkward Turtle is already three months in the making?

If you’re wondering how progress is going on this zany story, here’s the tea, y’all. I can’t wait to tell you all about it.

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Writing Realistic Christian Fiction: The Line Between Edgy & Edifying

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Can Christian fiction truly be both edgy and edifying? This week’s post goes over what the line between edgy and edifying is, and how we as writers of Christian fiction can write from a happy medium that glorifies God without sugarcoating the realities of the fallen world.

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Word of the Year: Abide

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Happy 2024, Arrowheads! I don’t know about y’all, but I’m so glad the door has shut on 2023. I’m praying that 2024 will be much brighter. For 2024, I decided to change up the blog post images (yet again! 😛 ), so I hope you enjoy the cover image for this year’s first blog post. […]

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