First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

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Award-winning and best-selling author of fantasy and romance, Jeffe Kennedy shares her first cup of coffee of the day with listeners, giving a daily insight into the realities of being a career author.

April 19, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - April 19, 2019

Spring is sprung and I'm finishing this book today! So, I'm mostly burbling about that. There is a bit of cat wrangling, but a surprise! It's Isabel this time. Go figure.
April 18, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - April 18, 2019

"How My Cat Got Tangled in My Neighbor's Satellite Dish," and other fun tales today. Also a little bit about the cool fog waves in the photo. Carabiner is the word I wanted, not...
April 16, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - April 16, 2019

Musings on finishing a book and hitting the nostalgic phase, and I'm thinking about next steps, too. Also a spoilery rant on what constitutes a romance. The good news is that I ...
April 15, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - April 15, 2019

Mulling a bit today about writing battle scenes, finishing The Fiery Citadel, and what I thought about the Game of Thrones Season 8 opening episode. (May contain spoilers.) The ...
April 12, 2019
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First Cup of Coffee - April 12, 2019

Another short episode because this book is eating my brain. But I included some updates about The Dragons of Summer standalone and my new website store!
April 11, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - April 11, 2019

I'm muzzy headed from being head-down in THE FIERY CITADEL - which is going well for me, but very badly for my characters - but also reporting on my walking desk outcome.
April 09, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - April 9, 2019

Talking a bit today about the advice in writing "if occurs to you to delete it, you should." Also updates on progress on The Fiery Citadel, interesting birdsong, and a grumble a...
April 08, 2019
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First Cup of Coffee - April 8, 2019

Reporting in on my temporary treadmill desk - and talking about process, writing habits, and treating your creativity as the sacred thing it is. I also rave about THE LAST WOLF ...
April 05, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - April 5, 2019

I'm discombobulated today because my under-desk treadmill is being - and making ominous noises - so I'm talking about how my walking desk is integral to writing for me. Also abo...
April 04, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - April 4, 2019

Hearkening back today to my first fantasy romance trilogy, A Covenant of Thorns, and how I explored the alien whimsy of faerie. It came to mind because I touched on that theme i...
April 02, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - April 2, 2019

Galleys of THE ORCHID THRONE are here! Plus a lovely note from editor Jennie. :-) I'm talking a bit about my process today - why I don't like the term "vomit draft" and how I mu...
April 01, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - April 1, 2019

Happy April! No trickery promise here. General updates here on my weekend (low-key), a funny story about Foster's Lager, and how I'm going to ramp up word count a bit on THE FIE...
March 29, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - March 29, 2019

An abbreviated episode today, as I accidentally hit the wrong button. And I'd run out of things to say. I'm just head down on The Fiery Citadel. Hope you all have a lovely weekend!
March 26, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - March 26, 2019

Had a lovely day at the lake yesterday, daffodils are ready to pop, and I'm deep into cogitating this story. Also a bit about the Motley Crue movie The Dirt.
March 25, 2019
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First Cup of Coffee - March 25, 2019

Talking about my weekend, some about my process and being a gardener. Also, how much I like Google Play music and the 2010 Robin Hood!
March 22, 2019
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First Cup of Coffee - March 22, 2019

Sitting outside this morning after rain, enjoying birdsong and my RITA® Award final! Reflecting on how I got no words yesterday, but that sometimes it's good to take time to cel...
March 21, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - March 21, 2019

Saying goodbye today to my mom's cat, Sally. Plus a discussion of why authors shouldn't rant about their woes on the internet, even "in private." Also a random assortment of new...
March 19, 2019
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First Cup of Coffee - March 19, 2019

Chatting today about my fun dinner with Megan Mulry, how friends support us, and making the decisions we have to. Also I respond to some listener and reader comments - you all a...
March 18, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - March 18, 2019

Some updates and an honest look at my finances, along with an old story about grad school and how older women do - and don't - help rising ones in their field. This isn't the wh...
March 15, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - March 15, 2019

My new website should be live soon! So, I'm talking some about that, the news of the world - why it's better they ground airplanes than crash us in them - and various other thou...
March 14, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - March 14, 2019

On brand today, I go from talking about how much I loved The Umbrella Academy to the concept of sacrifice, spiritual growth and character transformation.
March 12, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - March 12, 2019

Bless me, listeners, for I have been away. It's been one week since my last podcast...We had a great time in Tucson, so today is about our weekend mini-break and other catching ...
March 05, 2019
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First Cup of Coffee - March 5, 2019

Happy Mardis Gras! I started out quiet today, then ended up complaining about People Being Wrong on the Internet (and elsewhere), so...
March 04, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - March 4, 2019

A run-down today of how I analyze royalty statements, including the new challenge of figuring out Ingram Spark's arcane reporting system. And a bit of gushing on a lovely blurb ...
March 01, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - March 1, 2019

Reminiscing about my Brother Correctronic and how that likely shaped the way I write for discovery - and how I shape Act I of any book in general. Also news on the cover of Lone...
February 28, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - February 28, 2019

A short podcast today, as I have a lot going on, with musings on the desire for seclusion from the world warring with the need to participate in society.
February 26, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - February 26, 2019

I got to be outside today! Talking about my initial steps in starting a book and my template document. Also a cool dream I had, thoughts on SFWA elections, and balancing writing...
February 25, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - February 25, 2019

A new week and a new book! Some thoughts on not "saving" stuff for another book, plus musings on characters and why we love to follow them through series, True Detective, Game o...
February 22, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - February 22, 2019

Quick update on progress on LONEN'S REIGN, and some exciting news on my upcoming Forgotten Empires trilogy. The photo is Jackson finding his way to the top of the high kitchen c...
February 21, 2019
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First Cup of Coffee - February 21, 2019

Discussion today of the movie The Prince and Me, and how movies portray romances compared to novels, and associated ramblings. (Also how hugely the sequel sucked.) And also, a b...
February 19, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - February 19, 2019

A quick check-in today as I'm still circling the end of this book. And news that I'll be on the SFF Marketing Podcast! (https://www.marketingsff.com/)
February 18, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - February 18, 2019

Acknowledging (yet again) that I slow down as I reach the end of writing a book - and planning for that. Also a bit of weekend recap, thoughts on conversational French, Facebook...
February 15, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - February 15, 2019

A report today on how I got mauled by a wild animal in the night, and also thoughts on pre-plotting vs. "pantsing," and why I prefer the metaphor of gardener vs. architect - spr...
February 14, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - February 14, 2019

How I handled a slow writing day and picked between three options to move forward. And also a bit on Valentine's Day, what it does and doesn't mean, and my plans for the evening...
February 12, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - February 12, 2019

Being careful not to harsh someone else's creative process, how emails create a sense of obligation that we have to work against, and why very few things are real emergencies th...
February 11, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - February 11, 2019

Thoughts on how Dread & Procrastination act like ice slowly freezing up creativity, and why this metaphor works better for me than the term "Writer's Block," which I find to...
February 08, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - February 8, 2019

How I discovered I'm a Trekkie, and other random musings on life, art, Queen, and living with yourself.
February 07, 2019
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First Cup of Coffee - February 7, 2019

Reporting on some adjustments I made to my writing schedule yesterday that really made some huge differences in my efficiency and how I felt. Also musings on yoga, being luminou...
February 05, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - February 5, 2019

Traditional vs. self publishing and how knowing what you want out of being a writer lets you process opinions on how you should be running your career. Also thoughts on seeing T...
February 04, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - February 4, 2019

A bit of a touchback to Friday's podcast - which blew up more than I expected! - on thanking authors for blurbs. A few people mentioned to me, and Darynda Jones commented on the...
February 01, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - February 1, 2019

A bit of a rant today on being gracious to other authors and watching what you put on social media. Also an explanation of how blurbs work and why it's a big ask.
January 31, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - January 31, 2019

Noticing the absentmindedness that intense drafting can bring, and thoughts on whether ALL scenes in a story need to move the plot forward. Associated thoughts on cheesecake, sp...
January 29, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - January 29, 2019

How to work through those sluggish writing weeks with low wordcount and why having a writing habit is key especially then - and how creativity is more like a complex biological ...
January 28, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - January 28, 2019

News on the release of ORIA'S ENCHANTMENT, book #5 in Sorcerous Moons, plus thoughts on writing good endings and meeting reader expectations.
January 25, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - January 25, 2019

Some thoughts today on how to handle those New Shiny ideas when you're supposed to be working on something else. Also about being social, getting to see Amanda Palmer in concert...
January 24, 2019
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First Cup of Coffee - January 24, 2019

Busy day yesterday with cover reveals for two different Sorcerous Moons books - a new release and a French translation - the SFWA Fantasy Storybundle, chats and giveaways for WA...
January 22, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - January 22, 2019

Exciting news about the cover reveal and release date for ORIA'S ENCHANTMENT, book #5 in the Sorcerous Moons series. (At last!) Also ruminations on dedications and my grandfathe...
January 18, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - January 18, 2019

A surprise snowstorm and dealing with business stress. But it's Friday!
January 17, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - January 17, 2019

Dedications, acknowledgments and faulty memories - oh my! Also some musings on knowing when your juice is there and taking time off between books.
January 15, 2019
Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - January 15, 2019

I'm happy today because copy edits for THE ORCHID THRONE went swimmingly yesterday, and are done! Talking a bit about a debut fantasy romance coming your way from Maxym M. Marti...