Month: June 2021

First Cup of Coffee – June 29, 2021

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First Cup of Coffee - June 29, 2021

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June 29, 2021

Jeffe Kennedy

On Dread & Procrastination™ and why Shipping Things slides down my list. (Spoiler: it's not rational.) How habits help us overcome these weird blocks, and a story about baby quail and bad parenting. 

You can find BRIGHT FAMILIAR here (https://jeffekennedy.com/bright-familiar).
And THE LONG NIGHT OF THE CRYSTALLINE MOON is here  (https://jeffekennedy.com/the-long-night-of-the-crystalline-moon).

You can watch the You Tube video of the podcast here (https://youtu.be/G44RjOZlx90).

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First Cup of Coffee – June 28, 2021

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First Cup of Coffee - June 28, 2021

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June 28, 2021

Jeffe Kennedy

BRIGHT FAMILIAR is finished! Also the standalone novella THE LONG NIGHT OF THE CRYSTALLINE MOON is out! Thoughts on rain after drought, overextending, recovery, and apologies for being behind on Things.

You can find BRIGHT FAMILIAR here (https://jeffekennedy.com/bright-familiar).
And THE LONG NIGHT OF THE CRYSTALLINE MOON is here  (https://jeffekennedy.com/the-long-night-of-the-crystalline-moon).

You can watch the You Tube video of the podcast here (https://youtu.be/au4pz7BTL0I).

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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Winter Magic in Summer – THE LONG NIGHT OF THE CRYSTALLINE MOON

Jeffe Kennedy / / Blog, New Release, News

At the SFF Seven this week, we’re recommending our frothiest books for a light summer read. Well, if you’re one of those who likes to celebrate the midwinter holidays in the heat of summer, I’ve got one for you!

Just out today, I give you THE LONG NIGHT OF THE CRYSTALLINE MOON.

First Cup of Coffee – June 25, 2021

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First Cup of Coffee - June 25, 2021

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June 25, 2021

Jeffe Kennedy

On giving critique, the differences between alpha reading and beta reading, critting and workshopping. How to take critique and what to do with it. Also why having someone clean your house isn't a luxury.

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First Cup of Coffee – June 24, 2021

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First Cup of Coffee - June 24, 2021

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June 24, 2021

Jeffe Kennedy

How I predict how long a book will be and a discussion of book length, chapter length, how to play with reader expectations to amplify suspense. Also how I use 8-scene, 3-act structure to plan all of this.

You can watch the You Tube video of the podcast here (https://youtu.be/fda4bGn3G6g).

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First Cup of Coffee – June 23, 2021

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First Cup of Coffee - June 23, 2021

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June 23, 2021

Jeffe Kennedy

I'm back from dealing with family emergencies and traveling all over the front range and desert southwest. Also a bit on being a writer and how that competes with other people's conceptions of who we are.

You can watch the You Tube video of the podcast here (https://youtu.be/4k3JhE60n0M).

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First Cup of Coffee – June 18, 2021

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First Cup of Coffee - June 18, 2021

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June 18, 2021

Jeffe Kennedy

Some discussion of the elephant in the room and what we don't talk about regarding whether or not our books are successful. Also why we must learn our artistic process and own it, then improve without trying to change it.

Grace's Facebook post is here (https://www.facebook.com/grace.draven/posts/10222439615552000) and the Passive Voice article I mention is here (https://www.thepassivevoice.com/gaming-the-publishing-industry/?fbclid=IwAR20cQwRWIIKnys-XbFi2b7TqUCHr59Q_fGh3ezROsFe9uzfPVv1SnhwW_M).

You can watch the You Tube video of the podcast here (https://youtu.be/d_AnQ0jZdLY).

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First Cup of Coffee – June 17, 2021

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First Cup of Coffee - June 17, 2021

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June 17, 2021

Jeffe Kennedy

On the vicissitudes and vagaries of traditional publishing and other tales of tail-chasing. I also do a secret garden reveal, talk about the segregation of readers and fandom, and otherwise I have book brain.

You can watch the You Tube video of the podcast here (https://youtu.be/NS7ID4XB-Ls).

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First Cup of Coffee – June 15, 2021

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First Cup of Coffee - June 15, 2021

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June 15, 2021

Jeffe Kennedy

Family emergencies, jealously guarding your writing time, and how to get back on the pillow when you fall off. Also thoughts on those who prey on authors with new releases and other scammers and scavengers.

You can watch the You Tube video of the podcast here (https://youtu.be/RyqaAon04qY).

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First Cup of Coffee – June 14, 2021

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First Cup of Coffee - June 14, 2021

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June 14, 2021

Jeffe Kennedy

Finding ways to give myself real time off and how that's difficult when you work for yourself. Also on the raging success of DARK WIZARD over the weekend, hitting the Kindle Top 100, and other nourishing vindications.

You can find DARK WIZARD here (https://jeffekennedy.com/dark-wizard).

You can watch the You Tube video of the podcast here (https://youtu.be/57-b_6SDzxY).

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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