Welcome, Dear Readers!

I’m Allana Lynn Walker, a writer, editor, and writing coach from the Canadian East Coast.

Welcome to my 2-in-1 newsletter!

My Gaelic name means “beautiful” and “beloved”—two things I spent most of my life believing I was not.

But then God took this pauper and turned her into a princess. He raised me from the dust, clothed me in garments of salvation, and put a song of praise in my heart.

He wants to do the same for you, my friend.

This newsletter is written from my heart to yours. It’s a declaration of my true identity as a child of God and calling for you to embrace yours. No matter the shame or grief you carry, God wants to rewrite your story. He’s in the business of redeeming broken lives with beautiful endings.

What does a Daughter of the King subscription include?

On Mondays @ 8:00 a.m. (Atlantic Time), free subscribers receive one of the following four posts:

Letters from the King

• Devotional essays or creative adaptations of specific passages of Scripture

• Word studies, reflections, and biblical insights to encourage you on your faith journey

Living Like Royalty

• Research-based devotionals and Bible study lessons

• Practical exhortations for applying God’s word to our present reality

Sincerely, Allana

• Updates on my writing life

• Short personal essays to encourage you on life’s arduous journey

Pages from my Journal

• Personal essays or poems on topics such as beauty, faith, identity, and womanhood

• Guest contributions from talented creatives who have impacted my writing journey

Paid subscribers also get:

• FULL access to my archives

• Reflection Questions and Recommended Readings for deeper Bible study

• Access to the comments section and other bonus materials

“The Gentle Editor” is a creative space for Kingdom-minded writers who want to improve their craft, build a portfolio, draft a novel, or launch a blog. . . but have no idea where to start.

What does a Gentle Editor subscription include?

On Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. (Atlantic Time), free subscribers receive:

• A bi-weekly writing lesson with practical advice & craft tips

• Reading recommendations for further study

• Access to my inbox, where you can submit up to 1,000 words of an essay, novel, or short story for a one-time, FREE editorial sample

Paid subscribers receive all free content plus:

• Writing prompts + homework exercises to practice what you’ve learned

• Access to the comments section where you can swap your work with other writers

• Behind-the-scenes content to take you further in your writing journey

BONUS!

• A paid subscription will give you access to ALL my Daughter of the King content as well!

• In other words, you get all the perks of two newsletters for the price of one.1

About Me

Allana Walker holds her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Liberty University. Since January 2024, she has served as a book editor for Calla Press Publishing, LLC. In May 2025, she was promoted to senior editor. Her editorial repertoire includes YA fantasy novels, children’s chapter books, memoirs, and poetry collections.

Allana has written numerous articles for online publications such as Core Christianity, Gospel-Centered Discipleship, and Anxious Faith.

As an editor and writing coach, Allana desires for her clients to gain a deeper understanding of both grammar and storytelling so they feel more confident in their craft. She offers coaching and editing packages for storytellers at every stage of the writing game.

Are you an aspiring novelist, brand-new blogger, or Kingdom-minded storyteller looking to elevate your writing? Let’s connect!

Testimonials

“Allana has a gift that is hard to find in an editor. She is brilliant at making sentences clearer, finding better ways to word things, and identifying all the grammar glitches that are so easy for us to miss. But she's able to do all of this without losing sight of the author's voice and original vision. She truly cares not just about producing excellent work on the line level, but helping authors achieve their visions.”

~ Kori Morgan Frazier, author of The Goodbye Love Generation and Why I Dyed My Hair Purple & Other Orthodox Stories

“Allana edited my first published novel The Painted Fairytale, and she made every line in that manuscript shine. . . . She made my dialogue alive with the realness of a teenage voice. . . . If you need an editor, I highly recommend her.”

~ Lara D’Entremont, author of The Painted Fairytale and A Mother Held

“Allana's approach to editing is thoughtful and thorough. The editing process can feel overwhelming to any writer, but Allana has a knack for approaching corrections and suggestions with kindness and gentleness. She's always quick to explain the rules and thought processes behind her edits, which empowers writers to present their most polished pieces and apply their new knowledge to future writing. I've worked with her enough to know any writer would be lucky to have her working on their projects, whether a book or something smaller.

Allana will bring skill and heart to the table every single time. If you work with her, you'll walk away knowing you've partnered with an editor who cares about the writing AND the writer, which is an extraordinary gift. I can't sing her praises enough!”

~ Madison Aichele, Executive Director & Publisher | Calla Press Publishing, LLC

“Allana Walker edits with insight and precision. She is particularly strong when it comes to line edits. Her ability to point out places where prose needs to be elevated is thoughtful and accurate, and she has a great sense for places where plot should be expanded. Finally, she is a kind, wonderful cheerleader. In her hands, your work will sing!”

~ Leilani Mueller, author of All Aboard the Grandparents Express

“Allana is awesome at her job. I was surprised at how well she was able to make grammatical suggestions without sacrificing the stylistic choices of poetry. Super encouraging.”

~ Jordan Sleed, author of Speaking of Broken Glass: Poetry Confronting My Obsession with Success