First Cup of Coffee – May 25, 2020

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - May 25, 2020

May 25, 2020

Jeffe Kennedy

I had some realizations over the weekend about measuring success and "breaking out," thanks to SFWA and excellent mentoring from the savvy Laura Anne Gilman. Also thoughts on pride and sanding canales.

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First Cup of Coffee – May 22, 2020

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First Cup of Coffee - May 22, 2020

May 22, 2020

Jeffe Kennedy, Sonali Dev

I'm welcoming longtime friend and sister author, Sonali Dev, to the podcast today. We talked about our shared history, the evolution of her career, diversity, fear, ginger, and lots more. RECIPE FOR PERSUASION comes out Tuesday!

The Indie bookstore Sonali mentions where you can buy signed copies is here (https://www.womenandchildrenfirst.com/book/9780062839077).

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First Cup of Coffee – May 21, 2020

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - May 21, 2020

May 21, 2020

Jeffe Kennedy

Big news is I got a mani/pedi! First in months-and just in time to match the cover of THE FIERY CROWN for release day. Also some news on THE LOST PRINCESS RETURNS.

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First Cup of Coffee – May 19, 2020

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - May 19, 2020

May 19, 2020

Jeffe Kennedy

I'm musing today on definitions of success and how I had my paradigm shifted yesterday. A bit about book recommendations. Also happy release day to Jessie Mihalik for CHAOS REIGNING!

You can listen to the interview with Jessie here (https://blog.jeffekennedy.com/2020/05/15/first-cup-of-coffee-may-15-2020/)

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First Cup of Coffee – May 18, 2020

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - May 18, 2020

May 18, 2020

Jeffe Kennedy

My thoughts on a newly released book and the difference between novels and novellas. Also a report on my weekend, book events, apocalyptic airports, being scheduled and online yoga.

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First Cup of Coffee – May 15, 2020

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - May 15, 2020

May 15, 2020

Jeffe Kennedy, Jessie Mihalik

Join me today in a conversation with Jessie Mihalik as we discuss how she got her agent, her first book deal, and developing her process over time. Also how established authors helped her and how science fiction is different than fantasy.

You can find Jessie's books here (https://www.jessiemihalik.com/books/), including her May 19 release, CHAOS REIGNING.

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First Cup of Coffee – May 14, 2020

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - May 14, 2020

May 14, 2020

Jeffe Kennedy

A cool story today about a new bobcat sighting vis a vis the ongoing rodent infestation. Plus a bit more about The Lord of the Flies, human nature, savagery and humanity - and assumptions about women and rape.

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First Cup of Coffee – May 12, 2020

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - May 12, 2020

May 12, 2020

Jeffe Kennedy

More pack rat drama - asking for prayers for Baby Groot Begonia - and planning future writing projects. Also I'm teaching an online workshop in June, Identifying and Breaking Bad Writing Habits.

The Workshop I'm teaching is here (http://www.oirwa.com/forum/campus/#JUN). The bookmarks are broken, so you have to scroll down. The registration link is here (http://www.oirwa.com/forum/workshop-registration/)

Identifying and Breaking Bad Writing Habits
Presented by: Jeffe Kennedy
Dates: JUN 2 -30th, 2020
Fee: OIRW Member $25| Non-Member $35
Course Description:
Learn to identify your bad habits as a writer to improve the quantity and quality of your work. Jeffe will share some of her approaches, such as Own Your Process, Kick Excuses to the Curb, Listen to Your Editors – and Learn, Study Successful Authors and Keep a List of Recurring Tics. She’ll also help participants discover their own process and what might be getting in the way of more and better writing.

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First Cup of Coffee – May 11, 2020

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - May 11, 2020

May 11, 2020

Jeffe Kennedy

How I'm feeling done with video meetings, bailing on a book at 90%, buying a new car, middle books, and how fun it is to have a screenwriter talk about how they'd film your book.

This is the wonderful article I mention on the real "Lord of the Flies." (https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/may/09/the-real-lord-of-the-flies-what-happened-when-six-boys-were-shipwrecked-for-15-months)

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First Cup of Coffee – May 8, 2020

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - May 8, 2020

May 08, 2020

Jeffe Kennedy

Ruminations on dressing for video interviews and parties, including changing up my makeup. Also about the next big step I'm taking to up my career game.

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