Jeffe Kennedy

Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 08, 2024 at 14:43 UTC

First Cup of Coffee - July 8, 2024
On knife-throwing and yoga - & why the process is the most important part, not the goal. Also, "rules" for submitting to traditional publishing, talent vs. discipline, gardening, & having the bandwidth to take on new projects.
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 05, 2024 at 14:44 UTC

First Cup of Coffee - July 5, 2024
My experience so far with putting a Romantasy series in KU and plan to have RELUCTANT WIZARD wide for preorder and into KU on release day. Also thoughts on patriotism, politics, and diverse reading.
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] Jul 01, 2024 at 16:33 UTC

First Cup of Coffee - July 1, 2024
A round-up of my very fun weekend with visiting writers and local ones, our wide-ranging conversations, giving and valuing advice, being a caretaker and having friends care, and also coaching from me at Romancing the Vote!
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 28, 2024 at 15:04 UTC

First Cup of Coffee - June 28, 2024
I'm questioning why ANY of you watched the presidential "debate." On more interesting topics, I'm discussing Romantasy, Paranormal Romance, fantasy worldbuilding vs. vibes, and my ongoing lesson in writing more and faster.
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 24, 2024 at 15:12 UTC

First Cup of Coffee - June 24, 2024
A discussion of the agent taking a querying author's idea and asking someone else to write it, on ideas in general, and why you still shouldn't worry about people stealing them. Also, a party at GRRM's.
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 21, 2024 at 16:20 UTC

First Cup of Coffee - June 21, 2024
Finally, the cover reveal for RELUCTANT WIZARD, along with the preorder links!! Also, some updates on Darynda Jones & her surgery, & thoughts on the six-figure book deal discourse and why traditional publishing isn't the enemy
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 17, 2024 at 16:37 UTC

First Cup of Coffee - June 17, 2024
Updates on edits on NEVER THE ROSES, the ups and downs of maternity leave, women supporting women, the amazing show UNBELIEVABLE that I want you all to watch, and the enduring pain of asking for endorsement quotes. 
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 14, 2024 at 16:30 UTC

First Cup of Coffee - June 14, 2024
More cats-will-happen-drama in my life. Also traditional publishing, why an agent is such a great asset, and how it never gets easier handing edits and critique, and how deciding how/if to incorporate suggestions is a spectrum
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 13, 2024 at 17:41 UTC

Thanks Mallory!

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 12, 2024 at 14:42 UTC

Sadly, after this year, Walter and Nancy are retiring from this gig. I am contemplating taking it over and will discuss with Walter. Thoughts?

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 12, 2024 at 14:42 UTC

I had a great time teaching at Taos Toolbox last night. Described as a two-week master class in writing science fiction and fantasy, this wonderful tradition has been enduring since 2007, taught by Walter Jon Williams and Nancy Kress. (I hadn't met Nancy before this and found her utterly delightful)

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 10, 2024 at 16:18 UTC

First Cup of Coffee - June 10, 2024
I'm back from a truly fabulous Nebula Conference and giving a full round-up on all things wonderful, including a super fun elevator encounter.
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] Jun 03, 2024 at 15:21 UTC

First Cup of Coffee - June 3, 2024
Guess who's been ravaging my garden now and are too cute for words? I'm doing a spoilery deep dive on The Idea of You (the book) regarding women's happiness and pleasure and the social expectations for martyrdom.
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] May 31, 2024 at 14:59 UTC

First Cup of Coffee - May 31, 2024
A round-up today of some great books I've been reading & an excellent movie. Also Connectedness, aggressively refilling the well, how to know when to push on drafting vs when to revise, my new release plan & why genres "die"
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] May 30, 2024 at 20:28 UTC

Very excited for the programming I'll be contributing to @sfwa.bsky.social's Nebula Conference next week!!

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] May 30, 2024 at 14:00 UTC

Hey my librarian peeps! If you could have magical powers to assist with your job, what would they be? Asking for reasons...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] May 27, 2024 at 16:15 UTC

First Cup of Coffee - May 27, 2024
Happy 10th Anniversary to THE MARK OF THE TALA! I'm talking about why that was a milestone book for me , the  journey from crack ho to the rise of #Romantasy, being an intuitive writer, revision.
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] May 24, 2024 at 15:48 UTC

First Cup of Coffee - May 24, 2024
I'm filling you all in on my editorial meeting with my Tor editors and my agent and, as requested, explaining what it's like to discuss an upcoming contracted book with only an amorphous idea, as I don't/can't outline ahead. 
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] May 14, 2024 at 14:27 UTC

This is not me today, but a good human reminder. (Thanks to @ask_aubry for sliding this into my timeline 🙂)

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] May 13, 2024 at 16:59 UTC

A Secret Celeb I Based a Male Lead on
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] May 13, 2024 at 16:17 UTC

First Cup of Coffee - May 13, 2024
My interview with Susan Cooper and #authorgoals, process and working with an editor and publishing house, and a breakdown of the plagiarism lawsuit brought against Entangled, an agent, and an author. 
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] May 10, 2024 at 15:27 UTC

First Cup of Coffee - May 10, 2024
I'm having a rant today, talking about the fantasy genre and how I define it - with supporting details! - and what differentiates Fantasy from a fantasy. Also reviews and thoughts on The Idea of You and Challengers.
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] May 06, 2024 at 15:57 UTC

First Cup of Coffee - May 6, 2024
Thanks to you all for the support and kind words on my cat, who is even now having his toxic masculinity excised. Also, why it's important for writers to share a common language and the role of privilege in creativity.
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] May 05, 2024 at 20:04 UTC

Living the Dream
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] May 03, 2024 at 15:40 UTC

First Cup of Coffee - May 3, 2024
I'm struggling with story focus and considering breaking All Of My Rules and writing something else. I can't decide, which doesn't help. Also, my cat drama from this week and how that has upset things.
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] Apr 29, 2024 at 17:25 UTC

First Cup of Coffee - April 29, 2024
I'm back from Apollycon and giving my wrap up. I got AMAZING news there, but - fair warning - I can only tease it for now. Otherwise giving my take on the event, what was great, trends I saw, & some of the lovely people I met
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] Apr 22, 2024 at 18:45 UTC

Pantsing Doesn’t Mean Lots of Revising
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] Apr 22, 2024 at 15:42 UTC

First Cup of Coffee - April 22, 2024
Owning your process and still being open to learning from what others do to sustain productive creativity and aggressively refill the well. Some data on BookBub Featured Deals and release strategy, too.
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] Apr 19, 2024 at 15:50 UTC

First Cup of Coffee - April 19, 2024
An update on the release of RELUCTANT WIZARD and teasing the upcoming cover reveal! A bit on how traditional publishing works. Also thoughts on Taylor Swift, being a "real" Swiftie, and why I use her to teach voice.
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] Apr 15, 2024 at 15:41 UTC

First Cup of Coffee - April 15, 2024
A round-up of the wonderful weekend at the Jack Williamson Lectureship, including connecting with other authors, sharing advice and stories, and how all of that refills the creative well. 
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] Apr 15, 2024 at 15:21 UTC

First Cup of Coffee – April 12, 2024
A special podcast today with fabulous author of fantasy, science fiction, and horror: Kelly Robson! We talk about the definition of fantasy vs other SFF genres, & the difference between writing novels and shorter works
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] Apr 08, 2024 at 15:18 UTC

First Cup of Coffee - April 8, 2024
Shaking my cane today at the concept of being "yanked out of a book" by something or other and in particular by what someone thinks is "not fantasy language." Spoiler: there is no such thing as fantasy language.
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] Apr 07, 2024 at 20:56 UTC

Jeffe’s Top Trick for Fantasy Writing
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] Apr 05, 2024 at 15:52 UTC

First Cup of Coffee - April 5, 2024
Advice on how to understand and become a part of the writing and publishing ecosystem, including how to know who's giving good advice and a bit on understanding traditional publishing and the associated math. 
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] Apr 01, 2024 at 15:48 UTC

First Cup of Coffee - April 1, 2024
April Fool's Day & the cruelest prank I ever witnessed, my favorite reader compliment to get & how author ROI varies depending on short or long term. Also, Clifton Strengths, Becca Syme, & what I've learned about Connectedness
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] Mar 31, 2024 at 20:56 UTC

Calculating ROI – and Accounting for the Intangible
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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social [ View ] Mar 31, 2024 at 20:05 UTC

Hey, all my trans people out there - I see you and I celebrate you! 🩷🤍💙

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