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Allyson Kennedy

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Allyson Kennedy writes contemporary Christian young adult books that honor God without sugarcoating the realities of the world. She is the author of The Ballad of Emery Brooks trilogy and other YA standalones, as well as Writing By Faith, a nonfiction book for Christian authors. She calls eastern North Carolina home and is well-versed in the art of southern sass, which she enjoys weaving into her stories.

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Allyson Kennedy I loved books from an early age, but my aunt was the one who inspired me to start writing. When I was seven, she gave me a Mary-Kate and Ashley notebo…moreI loved books from an early age, but my aunt was the one who inspired me to start writing. When I was seven, she gave me a Mary-Kate and Ashley notebook for Christmas, casually mentioning that I should try writing stories. From elementary to middle school, I ended up filling four notebooks full of short stories about my stuffed animals, my little sister, and random other stories. I started writing Can't Beat the Heart of a Carolina Girl the summer after my freshman year of high school. Thanks for your question! :)(less)
Allyson Kennedy I'm currently working on three stand-alone novels with the following names: The Crush, Speak Your Mind, and On the Flip Side. The Crush is my longest …moreI'm currently working on three stand-alone novels with the following names: The Crush, Speak Your Mind, and On the Flip Side. The Crush is my longest WIP to date, while On the Flip Side is the newest. Speak Your Mind is my first attempt at a middle grade novel, and it is my favorite to work on. (less)
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Black Friday Through Cyber Monday eBook Sale

Good afternoon, Arrowheads! This week, I’m excited to share that I’m once again participating in the annual Black Friday through Cyber Monday eBook sale hosted by fellow author Perry Kirkpatrick. This sale features hundreds of clean and Christian eBooks that are either available for free or $0.99.

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“But the more we all stuck together, the more outside layers fell off, revealing that we all have insecurities, fears, and dreams. And that's perfectly normal. That's how God made us.”
Allyson Kennedy, Speak Your Mind

“He once told me not to cry over him, that he wasn’t worth it. That he wasn’t worth being cared about by anyone else. That he was replaceable. Discardable. Trash.
That’s what the world decided he was, but the world never knew Sawyer Alston quite like I did. Despite my love of a lifetime allotting me only ten months’ time, despite Sawyer taking to heart all the wrong things in life, he only ended up being wrong about one thing.
He was worth it to me.”
Allyson Kennedy, The Crush

“My point is, sometimes letting go of things we care about can cause greater things to come our way. Think of Job in the Bible. Satan used him as his plaything and took all the man had. But Job, he kept his faith. He loved God, knew true love, and didn't let the worldly things sway him. And God blessed him for it, with twice as much as he had before.”
Allyson Kennedy, The Fall

“I dont think that we're meant to understand it all the time. I think that sometimes we just have to have faith.”
Nicholas Sparks, A Walk to Remember

“I love you like all-fire.”
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“First you will smile, and then you will cry -- don't say you haven't been warned.”
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“Our nannas are losers.”
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“I cannot fix on the hour, or the spot, or the look or the words, which laid the foundation. It is too long ago. I was in the middle before I knew that I had begun.”
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Allyson Sarah Grace wrote: "Thanks for the friend request Allyson! God bless! :)"

Thank you for accepting it! God bless you, too! Sorry I haven't replied sooner; I didn't see your post until now! :)


Sarah Grace Grzy Thanks for the friend request Allyson! God bless! :)


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Allyson Please check out my author blog, Authoring Arrowheads!

Over the last few months, I've been working on publishing my first novel, Can't Beat the Heart of a Carolina Girl, through Amazon's Createspace. To learn more, check out my author blog, Authoring Arrowheads, at the link above!

-Allyson :D


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