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First Cup of Coffee – December 1, 2023

Jeffe Kennedy / / Blog, Podcast

Authors behaving badly to other authors – signs to watch for, recognizing serendipity, plus a great cautionary tale. Also different revision processes and a fun December reader event: FaRoAdvent!

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - December 1, 2023

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December 01, 2023

Jeffe Kennedy

Authors behaving badly to other authors - signs to watch for, recognizing serendipity, plus a great cautionary tale. Also different revision processes and a fun December reader event: FaRoAdvent!

Sign up for FaRoAdvent here! https://farofeb.com/faroadvent/

Join my Patreon and Discord for mentoring, coaching, and conversation with me! Find it at https://www.patreon.com/JeffesCloset

You can always buy print copies of my books from my local indie, Beastly Books! https://www.beastlybooks.com/

If you want to support me and the podcast, click on the little heart or follow this link (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jeffekennedy).

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You can watch this podcast on YouTube here https://youtu.be/oFKI9i6uWPY

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First Cup of Coffee – November 27, 2023

Jeffe Kennedy / / Blog, Podcast

TWISTED MAGIC is done and coming tomorrow! Also, the ROGUE FAMILIAR audiobook is free on YouTube. I’m also talking gratitude for being alive and about my writing/publishing plans for the next year.

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - November 27, 2023

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November 27, 2023

Jeffe Kennedy

TWISTED MAGIC is done and coming tomorrow! Also, the ROGUE FAMILIAR audiobook is free on YouTube. I'm also talking gratitude for being alive and about my writing/publishing plans for the next year.

Join my Patreon and Discord for mentoring, coaching, and conversation with me! Find it at https://www.patreon.com/JeffesCloset

You can always buy print copies of my books from my local indie, Beastly Books! https://www.beastlybooks.com/

If you want to support me and the podcast, click on the little heart or follow this link (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jeffekennedy).

Sign up for my newsletter here! (https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r2y4b9)

You can watch this podcast on YouTube here https://youtu.be/TgGYYexa2i8

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Contact Jeffe!

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Visit my website https://jeffekennedy.com
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First Cup of Coffee – November 20, 2023

Jeffe Kennedy / / Blog, Podcast

Balancing the desire to strive for more and better against the need to recognize how far we’ve already come and having gratitude for what we’ve achieved. Also, the role of serendipity in any creative career.

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - November 20, 2023

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November 20, 2023

Jeffe Kennedy

Balancing the desire to strive for more and better against the need to recognize how far we've already come and having gratitude for what we've achieved. Also, the role of serendipity in any creative career.

Join my Patreon and Discord for mentoring, coaching, and conversation with me! Find it at https://www.patreon.com/JeffesCloset

You can always buy print copies of my books from my local indie, Beastly Books! https://www.beastlybooks.com/

If you want to support me and the podcast, click on the little heart or follow this link (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jeffekennedy).

Sign up for my newsletter here! (https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r2y4b9)

You can watch this podcast on YouTube here https://youtu.be/d7jmY0dhWj0

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First Cup of Coffee – November 17, 2023

Jeffe Kennedy / / Blog, Podcast

Some thoughts on starting for the day and how initial wordcount can be slow. Also Anne McCaffrey, dubious and non-consent, and how insightfully she portrays an ossified, patriarchal society. And The Morning Show finale!

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - November 17, 2023

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November 17, 2023

Jeffe Kennedy

Some thoughts on starting for the day and how initial wordcount can be slow. Also Anne McCaffrey, dubious and non-consent, and how insightfully she portrays an ossified, patriarchal society. And The Morning Show finale!

Join my Patreon and Discord for mentoring, coaching, and conversation with me! Find it at https://www.patreon.com/JeffesCloset

You can always buy print copies of my books from my local indie, Beastly Books! https://www.beastlybooks.com/

If you want to support me and the podcast, click on the little heart or follow this link (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jeffekennedy).

Sign up for my newsletter here! (https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r2y4b9)

You can watch this podcast on YouTube here https://youtu.be/d7jmY0dhWj0

Support the show

Contact Jeffe!

Find me on Threads
Visit my website https://jeffekennedy.com
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Thanks for listening!



First Cup of Coffee – November 13, 2023

Jeffe Kennedy / / Blog, Podcast

I’m back from my Hawaiian Hiatus with thoughts on writer’s conferences, bar-conning, and what conferences serve writers best. Also my amazing trip up the Na Pali coastline which was truly transformative.

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - November 13, 2023

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November 13, 2023

Jeffe Kennedy

I'm back from my Hawaiian Hiatus with thoughts on writer's conferences, bar-conning, and what conferences serve writers best. Also my amazing trip up the Na Pali coastline which was truly transformative.

You can find the boat tour I mention (and other, milder ones) here: https://www.napali.com/raft/snorkel/

Join my Patreon and Discord for mentoring, coaching, and conversation with me! Find it at https://www.patreon.com/JeffesCloset

You can always buy print copies of my books from my local indie, Beastly Books! https://www.beastlybooks.com/

If you want to support me and the podcast, click on the little heart or follow this link (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jeffekennedy).

Sign up for my newsletter here! (https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r2y4b9)

You can watch this podcast on YouTube here https://youtu.be/-MZdb7nlYKM

Support the show

Contact Jeffe!

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Visit my website https://jeffekennedy.com
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Sign up for my Newsletter!
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Thanks for listening!



First Cup of Coffee – November 3, 2023

Jeffe Kennedy / / Blog, Podcast

How the patriarchy affects book covers, what about book covers makes books sell and other variables with a direct correlation. Also, revision and how I know when it’s time to stop drafting and start revising.

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - November 3, 2023

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November 03, 2023

Jeffe Kennedy

How the patriarchy affects book covers, what about book covers makes books sell and other variables with a direct correlation. Also, revision and how I know when it's time to stop drafting and start revising.

The podcast I mention is here: The Minimum Viability Threshold (Why Some Books Don’t Sell) https://publishingrodeo.wordpress.com/2023/07/14/s1-ep23-the-minimum-viability-threshold-why-some-books-dont-sell/

Join my Patreon and Discord for mentoring, coaching, and conversation with me! Find it at https://www.patreon.com/JeffesCloset

You can always buy print copies of my books from my local indie, Beastly Books! https://www.beastlybooks.com/

If you want to support me and the podcast, click on the little heart or follow this link (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jeffekennedy).

Sign up for my newsletter here! (https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r2y4b9)

You can watch this podcast on YouTube here https://youtu.be/-GpP7sR9pBQ

Support the show

Contact Jeffe!

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Visit my website https://jeffekennedy.com
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Thanks for listening!



First Cup of Coffee – October 30, 2023

Jeffe Kennedy / / Blog, Podcast

Why do some tasks feel more difficult that others and what makes them easier all of a sudden? Also, reader events and my process for deciding which to attend. And a recommendation for a really great, data-filled podcast!

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - October 30, 2023

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October 30, 2023

Jeffe Kennedy

Why do some tasks feel more difficult that others and what makes them easier all of a sudden? Also, reader events and my process for deciding which to attend. And a recommendation for a really great, data-filled podcast!

The Faroween giveaway is here https://farofeb.com/giveaway/

The podcast I mention is here: The Minimum Viability Threshold (Why Some Books Don’t Sell) https://publishingrodeo.wordpress.com/2023/07/14/s1-ep23-the-minimum-viability-threshold-why-some-books-dont-sell/

You can find  Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle here https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/592377/burnout-by-emily-nagoski-phd-and-amelia-nagoski-dma/

Join my Patreon and Discord for mentoring, coaching, and conversation with me! Find it at https://www.patreon.com/JeffesCloset

You can always buy print copies of my books from my local indie, Beastly Books! https://www.beastlybooks.com/

If you want to support me and the podcast, click on the little heart or follow this link (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jeffekennedy).

Sign up for my newsletter here! (https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r2y4b9)

You can watch this podcast on YouTube here https://youtu.be/zFYfDzJlF5Y

Support the show

Contact Jeffe!

Find me on Threads
Visit my website https://jeffekennedy.com
Follow me on Amazon or BookBub
Sign up for my Newsletter!
Find me on Instagram and TikTok!

Thanks for listening!



First Cup of Coffee – October 27, 2023

Jeffe Kennedy / / Blog, Podcast

Battling the proliferation of secondary characters, and why that’s key to shorter works. Shipping Alex and Paul on The Morning Show and ruminations on love and unconditional support.

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - October 27, 2023

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October 27, 2023

Jeffe Kennedy

Battling the proliferation of secondary characters, and why that's key to shorter works. Shipping Alex and Paul on The Morning Show and ruminations on love and unconditional support.

The Faroween giveaway is here https://farofeb.com/giveaway/

The Morning Show is here https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7203552/

Join my Patreon and Discord for mentoring, coaching, and conversation with me! Find it at https://www.patreon.com/JeffesCloset

You can always buy print copies of my books from my local indie, Beastly Books! https://www.beastlybooks.com/

If you want to support me and the podcast, click on the little heart or follow this link (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jeffekennedy).

Sign up for my newsletter here! (https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r2y4b9)

You can watch this podcast on YouTube here https://youtu.be/ci2Tr3XcImA

Support the show

Contact Jeffe!

Find me on Threads
Visit my website https://jeffekennedy.com
Follow me on Amazon or BookBub
Sign up for my Newsletter!
Find me on Instagram and TikTok!

Thanks for listening!



First Cup of Coffee – October 23, 2023

Jeffe Kennedy / / Blog, Podcast

A great sci-fi movie you’ve never heard of (at least, I hadn’t), why I’m shipping Alex and Paul on The Morning Show, ROGUE FAMILIAR audiobook is now wide, a fabulous giveaway, & giving my books as gifts.

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - October 23, 2023

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October 23, 2023

Jeffe Kennedy

A great sci-fi movie you've never heard of (at least, I hadn't), why I'm shipping Alex and Paul on The Morning Show, ROGUE FAMILIAR audiobook is now wide, a fabulous giveaway, & giving my books as gifts.

The Faroween giveaway is here https://farofeb.com/giveaway/

The shows I mention are:
Edge of Tomorrow https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1631867/
Spy https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3079380/
The Morning Show https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7203552/

Join my Patreon and Discord for mentoring, coaching, and conversation with me! Find it at https://www.patreon.com/JeffesCloset

You can always buy print copies of my books from my local indie, Beastly Books! https://www.beastlybooks.com/

If you want to support me and the podcast, click on the little heart or follow this link (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jeffekennedy).

Sign up for my newsletter here! (https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r2y4b9)

You can watch this podcast on YouTube here https://youtu.be/GLSsdYnkBxc

Support the show

Contact Jeffe!

Find me on Threads
Visit my website https://jeffekennedy.com
Follow me on Amazon or BookBub
Sign up for my Newsletter!
Find me on Instagram and TikTok!

Thanks for listening!



First Cup of Coffee – October 20, 2023

Jeffe Kennedy / / Blog, Podcast

The wrong way to ask for blurbs, choosing POV for a given scene and how experienced authors should give ourselves credit for more complex approaches, and a bit on animal behavior and whether cats can tell time.

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - October 20, 2023

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October 20, 2023

Jeffe Kennedy

The wrong way to ask for blurbs, choosing POV for a given scene and how experienced authors should give ourselves credit for more complex approaches, and a bit on animal behavior and whether cats can tell time.

Join my Patreon and Discord for mentoring, coaching, and conversation with me! Find it at https://www.patreon.com/JeffesCloset

ROGUE FAMILIAR out now! https://jeffekennedy.com/rogue-familiar The Audiobook is also out here https://www.audible.com/pd/Rogue-Familiar-Audiobook/B0CB1Y9B7Q?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-357495&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_357495_rh_us

Read the Falling Under books  in Kindle Unlimited! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C1ZMDW1Y

If you want to support me and the podcast, click on the little heart or follow this link (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jeffekennedy).

Sign up for my newsletter here! (https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r2y4b9)

You can watch this podcast on YouTube here https://youtu.be/C1fteJIFuAM

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Thanks for listening!