First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

Why there's no such thing as original work, how this is a misguided idea and not something to worry about - just like you can't accidentally plagiarized anything. You can't steal ideas anymore than y…

On good advice and bad for writing sex scenes, books and movies I recommend for research, along with a request for your recs! Also how Grace Draven and I prove, yet again, that we really are Wondertw…

A cat photobomb today - and subsequent podcaster injury. Also how same cat had a major jailbreak, spring garden cleanup, and why I sometimes (often?) make choices that aren't the best businesswise.

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A bit about openings today, what they need to include and how to make that precious real estate count. Also, how structure and plot arc can vary from book to book, along with thoughts on a series arc…

Why I feel comfortable being a strong anti-outline voice and more on how schools program us to believe there is a correct way of doing things, and an amusing (now) moment this morning putting on a pa…

A special St Patrick's Day podcast today, with thoughts on why the holiday matters in light of the Irish diaspora. Also a bit about knife-throwing, how it relates to success, and why outlining can be…

The irony of Gen X being called on to corral the Millennials and Gen Z on so-called "cancel culture" when they're doing what we raised them to do. Also, the best metrics to measure the success of a b…

I'm talking today about the Go-Go's and  the misogyny we faced in the 80s. Also why I don't reply to comments on Podbean, why Stacey Dash is an outside cat now, free speech, guns, and Wyoming.

The Go-…

By request, more self-publishing talk today on what parts to outsource, cover designers, what you can expect to pay in total, how many copies you need to sell to earn back your investment, and the ti…

I'm explaining why I'm not a Vellum fan like so many, and who I use for formatting my self-published books. Also how I don't like when Big Name Authors look down on other authors who might not have t…

A (more coherent) report on the effects of the second COVID vaccine dose - and why I think we'll be seeing more reactions like mine. Also thoughts on losing ground on deadlines and strategizing from …

How to handle modern understanding of medical science in a non-tech alternate fantasy world, getting my COVID-19 booster and why this is a great time to get yours, even if you're concerned about "jum…

I have a bit of Friday brain drain today. Been working on The Sorceress Queen and the Pirate Rogue, am grateful to Nalini Singh for a Dark Wizard shout-out, and feeling like the world is coming alive…

Ruminations on working for free or very little pay and deciding on the level of effort to invest in those gigs. Also time zones, syncing calendars, upcoming workshops and conserving mental bandwidth.

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About pantsing for plotters, AKA, trusting your inner storyteller, finding more efficient ways to write, and my Loki debacle.

You can still register for my online class! Sex as a Tool for Character T…

Reflections on emerging from pandemic hibernation and how things that seemed suspended maybe aren't. Related: page proofs for The Promised Queen, reader gifts of European chocolate, and INDOOR brunch…

I'm talking about genre definitions today, what drives them, where they're relevant and not - and how much is in the eye of the beholder. Also a bit on being disappointed by authors who turn out to b…

DARK WIZARD - book one in a brand new series, new world, new magic system, like The Witcher meets The Selection - is out today! I talk about titling this book, my wizard earrings, and why I never rea…

Thank you all for the kind comments yesterday! I'm better today and talking about slut-shaming, "selfish" as a dog whistle, and double standards. Also a shoutout to Darynda Jones on the release of BE…

A weepy podcast today (for no good reason except that my ego is a bit bruised), so I'm talking about embracing emotions and the pressure we can feel to suppress them and soldier on.

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