First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

Reflections on the Nebula Conference, and landing from our shared virtual ship to the chaos in the US. So there are thoughts on racism and privilege, too-and on doing book promotion in the midst of i…

I'm attending SFWA's Nebula Conference today - which is entirely online - so thoughts on that and writing updates, etc.

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Today is the Release Day for THE FIERY CROWN! I'm talking about enjoying the fruits of our labor and the importance of play and treats for the creative subconscious.

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I had some realizations over the weekend about measuring success and "breaking out," thanks to SFWA and excellent mentoring from the savvy Laura Anne Gilman. Also thoughts on pride and sanding canale…

I'm welcoming longtime friend and sister author, Sonali Dev, to the podcast today. We talked about our shared history, the evolution of her career, diversity, fear, ginger, and lots more. RECIPE FOR …

Big news is I got a mani/pedi! First in months-and just in time to match the cover of THE FIERY CROWN for release day. Also some news on THE LOST PRINCESS RETURNS.

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I'm musing today on definitions of success and how I had my paradigm shifted yesterday. A bit about book recommendations. Also happy release day to Jessie Mihalik for CHAOS REIGNING!

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My thoughts on a newly released book and the difference between novels and novellas. Also a report on my weekend, book events, apocalyptic airports, being scheduled and online yoga.

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Join me today in a conversation with Jessie Mihalik as we discuss how she got her agent, her first book deal, and developing her process over time. Also how established authors helped her and how sci…

A cool story today about a new bobcat sighting vis a vis the ongoing rodent infestation. Plus a bit more about The Lord of the Flies, human nature, savagery and humanity - and assumptions about women…

More pack rat drama - asking for prayers for Baby Groot Begonia - and planning future writing projects. Also I'm teaching an online workshop in June, Identifying and Breaking Bad Writing Habits.

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How I'm feeling done with video meetings, bailing on a book at 90%, buying a new car, middle books, and how fun it is to have a screenwriter talk about how they'd film your book.

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Ruminations on dressing for video interviews and parties, including changing up my makeup. Also about the next big step I'm taking to up my career game.

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Reports on the murder bucket, how terribly busy I am, and All The Things. Also news on appearances, early copies of THE FIERY CROWN, and giveaways. Plus upcoming interviews!

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Talking today about literary agents, how that power dynamic works, and why authors should absolutely ask all the questions they like. Also about the writing community, generosity-and a smattering abo…

Adventures this weekend in navigating the lockdown and my own book brain. Sympathies to my lovely Grace Draven on the loss of Big Fuzzy, and various other semi-coherent ramblings.

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Another devastating blow dealt in the pack rat war, which means there is cursing in today's show. Plus I'm cranky about forms and busy work. I do talk about conflict, though, and when it grows too th…

A great conversation with bestselling author Amanda Bouchet! She discusses her career path, how her debut fantasy romance became a hit, living in Paris in the time of COVID, and her new release, STAR…

For all of you working from home for the first time, I'm offering thoughts on drawing boundaries to restore work/life balance. Also a bit more on the #revengeofthepackrat and refilling the well.

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A story about my weekend adventures in which the pack rat tried to murder me-and the engine fire that has us down one vehicle. Also THE PROMISED QUEEN is done!

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