First Cup of Coffee – September 10, 2019


First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - September 10, 2019

September 10, 2019

Jeffe Kennedy

Talking today about breaking the gridlock of chronology, story framing, autumn, and hopefulness in general. 

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First Cup of Coffee – September 6, 2019

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First Cup of Coffee - September 6, 2019

September 06, 2019

Jeffe Kennedy

A new salvo in the pack rat wars. I also talk about being a feminist, Snow White, and programmed racism and sexism. As one does. Also about how Agent Sarah helps me pre-plot. 

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First Cup of Coffee – September 2, 2019

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - September 2, 2019

September 02, 2019

Jeffe Kennedy

Talking today about habits, and how vacation is good for breaking all kinds - and allows us to consciously and deliberately rebuild. Also, another salvo in the pack rat war. 

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First Cup of Coffee – August 30, 2019

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First Cup of Coffee - August 30, 2019

August 30, 2019

Jeffe Kennedy

I'm back from Ireland! Talking about vacation and how our minds are different in that mode, and about getting back to work with the well refilled.

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First Cup of Coffee – August 12, 2019

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First Cup of Coffee - August 12, 2019

August 12, 2019

Jeffe Kennedy

I'm getting ready to leave for #WorldCon2019 in Dublin, and talking about time off from writing and the Restless Stagnation (TM) that begins to rise when I need to write. Also, a bit more about L. Penelope's podcast and her episode on YA Fantasy here

Photo is Jackson sitting beside me on the patio, paws tucked into my hand. Yeah, it's hard to leave again so soon. 

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First Cup of Coffee – August 8, 2019

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First Cup of Coffee - August 8, 2019

August 08, 2019

Jeffe Kennedy

Talking as I drive in for writer coffee, about social media, Facebook parties, revising The Fiery Crown, the New Shiny, and initial thoughts on how YA fantasy differs from Adult Fantasy. 

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First Cup of Coffee – July 8, 2019

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First Cup of Coffee - July 8, 2019

July 08, 2019

Jeffe Kennedy

I'm heading into conference season and nonstop travel, so I'm talking about that a bit and projects I'm winding up before I go. 

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First Cup of Coffee – June 28, 2019

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - June 28, 2019

June 28, 2019

Jeffe Kennedy

I'm talking more today about finding the right place to start a story, how difficult that can be, and why I always listen when someone tells me where they think it should start. Also how an agent can be helpful in these early stages, and why I have newfound respect for people who can roast well. 

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First Cup of Coffee – June 26, 2019


First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - June 26, 2019

June 26, 2019

Jeffe Kennedy

Exciting news on the New Shiny, plus treadmill woes asked and answered. Also, how I'm transcribing the podcasts now, and putting a donation button out there. 

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Do You Need a Critique Group – Or Something ELSE?

Yesterday I cooked brunch for writer friends Jim Sorenson and Sage Walker. (That’s me in my Orchid Throne apron that the amazingly talented Minerva Spencer made for me. Isn’t it awesome??)

We sat in the grape arbor, listened to the bluebirds feed their nestlings, and talked all things writing. It got me thinking about critique and what we need to improve our work that ISN’T critique. Come on over to the SFF Seven for more.