First Cup of Coffee – October 28, 2024

Sorting out why I felt so hurt by the author who slammed on the Romantasy genre as “amuse bouche” compared to her books, some experiences I’ve had with older female writers in fantasy, and thoughts on drafting vs revising.

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - October 28, 2024

October 28, 2024

Jeffe Kennedy

Sorting out why I felt so hurt by the author who slammed on the Romantasy genre as "amuse bouche" compared to her books, some experiences I've had with older female writers in fantasy, and thoughts on drafting vs revising.

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First Cup of Coffee – June 30, 2020

First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

First Cup of Coffee - June 30, 2020

June 30, 2020

Jeffe Kennedy, Erin McLellan

I'm welcoming guest Erin McLellan today for a Pride Month spotlight! Erin writes queer, quirky and erotic contemporary romance. We talk about self-publishing, living in Alaska, and being a pantser.

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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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Being Proud of Being Different

I’m just back from #WorldCon76, which was a whirlwind of great stuff. I caught a moment of downtime at the lovely Fairmont pool, including a much-needed nap.

This week at the SFF Seven, we’re asking “What are you most proud about with regards to your writing?” Come on over to read about mine