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. 

Dialogue VS Descriptions: Which is More Important?

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If you’re a writer, you most likely fall into one of two camps: Either you excel at writing dialogue, or you’re a master of creative descriptions.

Is one aspect of writing more important than the other? Let’s find out!

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Why We Shouldn’t Move Until God Says So

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Craving change is normal, but if we’re craving change enough that we’re willing to move without seeking God’s approval, it can also be detrimental and render negative consequences.

Even though I’ve craved change in a certain area of my own life for close to a decade now, I’m a firm believer that we shouldn’t move until God says so. Here’s why.

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Clean RomCom Recs From a Picky RomCom Reader

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Over the past couple years, I’ve somewhat entered my RomCom Books era, which is long overdue, considering how much I enjoy RomCom movies. So, since I now have a list of favorites, here are this picky RomCom reader’s top clean RomCom recs!

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My Eighth Year as a Published Author

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It’s that time of year again!

February 22nd marked both my 31st birthday and the end of my 8th year as a published author. Though I didn’t feel like celebrating either event due to a very close uncle of mine passing away just ten days prior, and am still not back to feeling like my normal self, I don’t want to skip doing this recap because these posts are some of my favorites to look back on. So, let’s dive into the lessons I learned during my eight full year as a published author.

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100 TBR Prompts to Help You Choose Your Next Read

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If you’re a reader who is looking for more reading prompts to add to your TBR jar, gameboard, or spreadsheet, you’ve come to the right place! Keep reading for 100 TBR prompts to help you choose your next read.

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My Reading Goals for 2025

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Last year was the first year I set reading goals for myself. I’m excited to share that I was able to meet all of the goals I set, except for one, which I’ll mention later on. I enjoyed the different reading challenges my goals for last year presented and have set several similar reading goals […]

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