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. 

WIP Update: The Dream (Update #6)

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*Shifts eyes* So, it’s been a while, y’all. It’s been seven months since I last gave you guys an update on how my current WIP, The Dream (The Ballad of Emery Brooks, #3) is going. And *laughs nervously*, I’m still not-so-thrilled about where the WIP currently is. Check out past WIP Updates for The Dream […]

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Guest Post From Author M. Liz Boyle: Intermittent Fasting for Authors: When to Set the Pen Aside

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Good mental and spiritual health plays a vital role in surviving, and thriving, as an author. How can we as Christian authors intentionally prioritize God over the many aspects of publishing books? My friend and fellow author M. Liz Boyle is here today to discuss how periodic fasting can help Christian authors stay focused on the One we’re writing for.

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Movie Review: Grace Unplugged (2013)

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Are you craving a clean teen movie about chasing music dreams? Check out my review for the 2013 film, Grace Unplugged, and learn why I highly recommend adding it to your movie collection.

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Affirmations for Christian Authors Post-Release

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Are you a Christian author who has suffered from Release Day Blues, or waning mental health after a book release? If so, check out these 10 Affirmations for Christian Authors Post-Release to help you overcome those pesky doubts and continue writing for God.

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My Fourth Year as a Published Author

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What have I learned in my fourth year of indie publishing? Check out these three, slightly unorthodox lessons, and a discount deal you won’t want to miss!

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Gratitude Journaling

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Over the past few months, I’ve taken up the practice of Gratitude Journaling to aid my mental health and relationship with God. Read more to discover why I recommend gratitude journaling and how I set up my journals!

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Editing Diaries: The Fall (Episode 1)

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Why have my WIP Updates for The Dream (The Ballad of Emery Brooks, #3) stopped? Find out in an all-new reflection on my publishing process with the first episode of Editing Diaries!

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How To Write Realistic Christian Characters

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Writing Christian characters can be a difficult concept to grasp. How can we make them realistic while not crossing the line into too legalistic, or too edgy? Join me in learning how we can craft believable Christian characters who are realistically flawed and still lead the reader on a Christ-centered journey.

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