First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

Some observations on increasing my productivity by staying off the internet first thing in the morning, and other thoughts on the choices we make.

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Commute podcast with crazy drivers, then thoughts on editors in trad - how much and how little they might do - and increasing my productivity by staying off the internet first thing in the morning.

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A discussion of rain barrels and winterizing, snow storms, and sweetening coffee. Then, more on point, how exposing your work to others too soon can result in shaken baby syndrome. Also, wonderful re…

Mulling what "cross-genre" really means for SF and Fantasy Romance authors, if we accept the premise that SFF is setting, theme and ambiance, rather than an actual story structure.

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Coming to you from the beautiful and snowy Inn of the Mountain Gods, talking about writers supporting each other, and news on getting a review widget of The Fiery Crown!

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Talking today about process, owning it - and how it's okay to get hives hearing about someone else's process. Also raving about the movie Wild Rose, discussing art and sacrificing for it - and conver…

A snowy morning in Santa Fe - and I'm mostly giving info on when and how you all can get THE FATE OF THE TALA, and how I'm starting in on THE PROMISED QUEEN. Also loving AURORA BLAZING!

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My productive weekend, update on the release of THE FATE OF THE TALA, and various ruminations on preserving lanyard ribbons and female gaze in SFF.

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Burbling about an amazing, insightful review of PRISONER OF THE CROWN and ranting a about cons that charge authors to both be the content and attend. 

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I'm asking what people like about going to author events, and also talking about creativity and how not to listen to the voices that make us doubt ourselves.

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I'm burbling about THE ORCHID THRONE being a Staff Pick at Powell's Books-and talking about dreams. Also discussing plotting for book proposals, more on the Netflix effect on committing to stories, a…

Some thoughts today from the author coaching I've been doing, on the struggle to carve out time to be creative, and how this isn't easy. Also on the importance of routine, Taoism, and thoughts on Ave…

Talking a bit about my excellent bobcat sighting. I'm also talking a bit about missing stairs and how we handle bad actors in our community, and my thoughts on Picard! Verdict: YUMMY.

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Updates on new book titles and some appearances for the release of THE FIERY CROWN. Otherwise I'm burbling with optimism about new projects, plans for the new year, and meeting new friends on private…

More thoughts on Joker, resistance, and authoritarian spin. Plus happier reports on wedding anniversaries, movable feasts, maybe plotting, and further thoughts on agents and multi-book contracts.

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Celebrating snow and coziness. Also about learning new tech, the value of play, and my thoughts on Joker.

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Recapping my planning call with Agent Sarah and talking about resurrecting old work, and what I've learned from it. Also revising vs. redrafting and writing without voices in your head. And what I th…

On changing up my writing schedule, being more efficient, and Christmas decorations. Also about my new laptop, computers in general, and an update on the RWA crisis.

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On finishing THE FATE OF THE TALA and how my process differs between trad and indie books. Also on introversion and noise, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, and why it's not awesome for authors to sign m…

THE FATE OF THE TALA  is done! (But for a bit of polishing.) Also talking about CIRCE, a bad Western, and how to choose character POV.

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