First Cup of Coffee – April 19, 2021

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - April 19, 2021

April 19, 2021

Jeffe Kennedy

THE SORCERESS QUEEN AND THE PIRATE ROGUE is out today! I'm giving you an inside look at one pivotal scene. Also, some advice for writers of all career levels on how to behave - and not - at other author's events.

Find THE SORCERESS QUEEN AND THE PIRATE ROGUE here (https://jeffekennedy.com/the-sorceress-queen-and-the-pirate-rogue)

You can watch the You Tube video of the podcast here (https://youtu.be/KbrjgXCaxFo).

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First Cup of Coffee – April 16, 2021

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - April 16, 2021

April 16, 2021

Jeffe Kennedy

Today is a special anniversary of my younger self. A bit about ramping up into writing a book by giving yourself room to perambulate. Also, the business of publishing and evaluating money now vs money later.

The Flights of Foundry Speculative Fiction Conference is here (https://flights-of-foundry.org/).

The Aged to Perfection workshop is here (https://agedtoperfectionromancewriters.com/workshops/).

You can watch the You Tube video of the podcast here (https://youtu.be/UoYGYQV_TyI).

First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

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First Cup of Coffee – April 15, 2021

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - April 15, 2021

April 15, 2021

Jeffe Kennedy

Exciting (kinda) news in my little world and notes on other Big Decisions. Exemptions to my 3K/day writing rule, a bit more on synopses, Identifying and Breaking Bad Writing Habits, and where you can see me this weekend.

The Flights of Foundry Speculative Fiction Conference is here (https://flights-of-foundry.org/).

The Aged to Perfection (I knew it was something like that!) workshop is here (https://agedtoperfectionromancewriters.com/workshops/).

And Megan Mulry's IG post is here (https://www.instagram.com/p/CNiIGXNMsD3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link).

You can watch the You Tube video of the podcast here (https://youtu.be/rS8AVOxtqfE).

First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!



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First Cup of Coffee – April 14, 2021

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - April 14, 2021

April 14, 2021

Jeffe Kennedy

On writing synopses, what they need to do, and what newbie authors face that established authors don't. Also, how I went from being a last-minute, binge writer to developing a habit that lets me work incrementally.

You can watch the You Tube video of the podcast here (https://youtu.be/vmVpCNflCKA).

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First Cup of Coffee – April 13, 2021

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - April 13, 2021

April 13, 2021

Jeffe Kennedy

How building a writing habit will do the work for you in getting back into writing after time off. Also a bit more on how doing something I didn't want to do, but that was the right thing, played into serendipity for me.

You can watch the You Tube video of the podcast here (https://youtu.be/XiMgdseqYHA).

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How to Write Shorter Works Successfully

THE SORCERESS QUEEN AND THE PIRATE ROGUE comes out April 19! This is Book Two in Heirs of Magic, and you can preorder a copy at the links below or via my website. 🙂

   

This week at the SFF Seven, we’re examining the differences between writing a short story, novella, novel, series. We’re asking each other: Do you prepare for length beforehand or edit down (or add new stuff) afterward?

So, I have Strong Opinions about this. Something that may come as a surprise to exactly none of you. Come on over for more!

 

First Cup of Coffee – April 8, 2021

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - April 8, 2021

April 08, 2021

Jeffe Kennedy

Warning signs that a plot might be too contrived and that the author is leaning too heavily on luck and coincidence. Also a bit on social media and how it can distort our perception of our relevance in other people's lives.

You can watch the You Tube video of the podcast here (https://youtu.be/LsZHbxITZaA).

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Cover Reveal! THE SORCERESS QUEEN AND THE PIRATE ROGUE

Book Two in the adult Fantasy Romance adventure series from award-winning, bestselling author Jeffe Kennedy. Follows the prequel novella, The Long Night of the Crystalline Moon, in the Under a Winter Sky romantic fantasy holiday anthology and Book One of Heirs of Magic, The Golden Gryphon and the Bear Prince.

A Lonely Road

Stella has always been one to count her blessings. Empath, sorceress, shapeshifter, and healer, she’s grateful for the gifts the goddess of shadows has bestowed upon her. Yes, she’s sensitive to emotions and can’t bear to be in large crowds for long. And yes, that means she’ll never be able to take a lover as she’s unable to withstand physical contact with anyone but her twin brother. Certainly now that he’s found his true love, she feels more alone than ever. None of it haunts her, however, like the vision of the lonely tower where her life path ends.

An Unrequited Love

Jakral Konyngrr is a man of simple tastes: good whiskey, some coin in his pocket, and a fine blade in his hand. Though he’s no prince, not a shapeshifter, and not blessed with any magic, he’s happy in his skin. And yet he seems doomed to live the life of a hero from a tragic ballad, because the only woman he’s ever wanted barely knows he’s alive. As much as Jak longs for Stella, he’s resigned himself to being forever in the background. At least he can guard her back.

A Quest to Stop a Monster

But now Jak and Stella have been thrown together—along with a mismatched group of shifters, warriors, and sorceress friends—chasing and attempting to avert magic rifts that release monsters into their world. Worse, the strange intelligence behind the bizarre and deadly attacks seems to have developed a fascination for Stella. Battling for their lives and the good of the realm, they must fight—and perhaps love—together to alter the course of the future before it’s too late.

Preorder on my website or at the usual retailers!

   

First Cup of Coffee – April 7, 2021

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - April 7, 2021

April 07, 2021

Jeffe Kennedy

Some thoughts today on email, how to achieve - and maintain! - inbox zero, along with the stress-relief that brings. Also how I manage work/life balance that way, including organizational tips.

You can watch the You Tube video of the podcast here (https://youtu.be/BsNnhTtbrgg).

First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

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First Cup of Coffee – April 6, 2020

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - April 6, 2020

April 06, 2021

Jeffe Kennedy

I'm back from our mini-break and I'm revealing the cover for THE SORCERESS QUEEN AND THE PIRATE ROGUE!  (https://jeffekennedy.com/the-sorceress-queen-and-the-pirate-rogue). Thoughts on re-acclimatizing post-COVID and a bit of cat wrangling.

You can watch the You Tube video of the podcast here (https://youtu.be/MXioa3umnqE).

First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!

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