3 Week Blogging Break
Due to circumstances beyond my control, I will be taking a blogging break for the next three weeks. This means that there will not be any posts on Authoring Arrowheads on May 21st, May 28th, and June 4th.
Read MoreAuthor: 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.
Why It’s Important to Enforce Boundaries as a Christian
As Christians we are called to love and serve one another (Galatians 5:13), but sometimes we can get so caught up in serving others and putting their needs first that we neglect our own relationship with God. What many of us need, me included, are firm boundaries that allow us to set limits on activities and people that distract us from our walk with God. Here’s why it’s important for Christians to enforce boundaries, as illustrated by Jesus during His time of ministry.
Read MoreHow Much I Realistically Read in a Week
Join me as I share my reading journey from last week in my first-ever How Much I Realistically Read in a Week post!
Read MoreWIP Update: Follow the Arrows (Update #4)
Oof… it’s been a while since the last one of these. Three whole months, in fact. But, hopefully, after taking time off from this WIP to grieve, I’m back in the writing game. Keep reading to learn how I dove back into Follow the Arrows after my second major break from writing this book!
Read MoreBook VS Movie: Which Did I Like More?
While many bookworms are vehemently against movie adaptations, I for one love them… if they do the book justice. Sometimes *hides from the wrath of the book-only people* I even like the movies better than the books they’re based on. So, of the books I’ve read, which version did I like better, the book, or the movie? Today, I’m revealing my choices!
Read MoreAuthors, It’s Okay if All You Do is Publish Books
Contrary to what some self-publishing experts often tell us, we don’t have to do it all, all the time. Sometimes, we just need to focus on writing and publishing the next book. Here’s why.
Read MoreHow to Support a Grieving Christian
Experiencing grief is brutal in and of itself, but sometimes, I think grief can be harder on Christians than what those who share our faith realize. As someone who is currently enduring a season of grief, I pray that this can help the Christian community learn how to better love our neighbors through hard times.
Read MoreWays Readers Can Pray for Authors
Over the past few years on Bookstagram, I’ve seen a few posts from readers where they ask authors how they can pray for us. As a Christian author of Contemporary YA books, I think the gesture is sweet and one that can genuinely help Christian authors of all genres. So today, as an author, I’ll be sharing 5 ways that readers can pray for authors.
Read MoreEditing Diaries: On the Flip Side (Episode 1)
In mid-March, I decided to crack open On the Flip Side for its first full read-through after finishing the first draft in September 2023. Here’s how it went!
Read MoreDialogue VS Descriptions: Which is More Important?
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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