First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

Thoughts on author events and how much heavy lifting is placed on them to bring a readership - and financial support! - to the event. Also, on self-publishing, common mistakes, and how things can go wrong. The Twitter thread I refer to is here ( https://twitter.com/writingwaimee/status/1556671333907439621 ) Preorder SHADOW WIZARD, Book One in Renegades of Magic, continuing the epic tale begun in D...

Some more figures of what some authors are NOT making in traditional publishing, along with thoughts on agents - how to tell the good ones from bad (and there ARE good ones!), red flags, and how the business works. LONEN'S WAR - now in audio! - is available wide. Buy links here https://jeffekennedy.com/lonen-s-war and in audio on Scribd here https://www.scribd.com/audiobook/558914129/Lonen-s-...

Some real numbers comparing the same book and series self-published vs. traditionally published - Spoiler: first month revenue is already 10% of 10 years of trad - & other thoughts on trad vs. indie. The review of ROGUE'S PAWN that I refer to is here https://www.lacrimsonfemme.com/post/review-rogue-s-pawn-by-jeffe-kennedy LONEN'S WAR - now in audio! - is available wide. Buy links her...

Thoughts on being groomed to be nice and pleasing people, along with musings on "people will never forget how you make them feel," insights from Maria Vale's WOLF IN THE SHADOWS, and a meaningful review of ROGUE'S PAWN. The actual quote from Georgia O'Keeffe, which I bungled is: "If you can believe in what you are and keep to your line - that is the most one can do wi...

News about an exciting whirlwind trip to Las Vegas to see Celeste Barber, #perfectlyfine frose, a bit about chips on shoulders and publishing paths, and how the bar is what I remember about hotels. LONEN'S WAR - now in audio! - is available wide. Buy links here https://jeffekennedy.com/lonen-s-war and in audio on Scribd here https://www.scribd.com/audiobook/558914129/Lonen-s-War Buy ROGUE&apo...

A well-kept secret about the reality of signing with an agent, one way to assess whether your agent is really working for you, and other thoughts on building the ability to produce work. Also, LONEN'S WAR is out in audio! LONEN'S WAR - now in audio! - is available wide. Buy links here https://jeffekennedy.com/lonen-s-war and in audio on Scribd here https://www.scribd.com/audiobook/558914...

I'm back from Apollycon and giving my full review of the conference! Also discussing it in terms of cons that take advantage of authors, the importance of keeping in mind why authors invest in this, and more! Buy ROGUE'S PAWN here! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/rogue-s-pawn ) and ROGUE'S POSSESSION here! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/rogue-s-possession ) Preorde ROGUE'S PARADISE here...

ROGUE'S POSSESSION is out today!! Otherwise I'm talking about worldbuilding from a character-driven perspective and being aware as an author of what readers want for your characters.  Buy ROGUE'S PAWN here! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/rogue-s-pawn ) and ROGUE'S POSSESSION here! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/rogue-s-possession ) Preorde ROGUE'S PARADISE here ( https://jeffekenn...

I'm back from vacation, which gave me time with my head out of the book to think about some business stuff, so I'm sharing my New Plan for Social Media and promoting my backlist. Also: an RWA mystery! The movie I mention is The Boyfriend School here (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099450/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 ) Buy ROGUE'S PAWN here! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/rogue-s-pawn ). Preorder R...

About my new fountain! Also weekend busyness which included much running around, loading of heavy bags of rocks, fighting with software and printers (oh joy), and moving things a couple steps forward. Buy ROGUE'S PAWN here! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/rogue-s-pawn ) Buy THE STORM PRINCESS AND THE RAVEN KING here!! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/the-storm-princess-and-the-raven-king ). The Heirs of...

A bit more on the internet/cell data saga (fair warning), and then further ruminations on RPGs, Wizardry, my own experiences along with other female/enby/etc. folks in the community, and Frosé. The rant on the game Wizardry that I mention is here ( https://www.twitch.tv/videos/45216905 ). Buy ROGUE'S PAWN here! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/rogue-s-pawn ) Buy THE STORM PRINCESS AND THE RAVEN KIN...

A long, involved saga of internet and cellular data woes, including multiple interactions with service providers, three trips to the store, two lightning storms, and one coincidence so incredible that I blame Thor. Buy ROGUE'S PAWN here! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/rogue-s-pawn ) Buy THE STORM PRINCESS AND THE RAVEN KING here!! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/the-storm-princess-and-the-raven-king )...

My crazy afternoon and evening yesterday, including a vehicle near-mishap, along with thoughts on role-playing games, doing the Bag of Giving, and about my early game-playing trauma when I was a teen. Buy ROGUE'S PAWN here! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/rogue-s-pawn ) Buy THE STORM PRINCESS AND THE RAVEN KING here!! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/the-storm-princess-and-the-raven-king ). The Heirs of...

Why I don't think of storytelling as lying, conversations with writer friends about process, achieving Inbox Zero, fitting things in, efficiencies with To Do Lists, the story muscle as a visceral thing, and why I love Romance. Buy ROGUE'S PAWN here! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/rogue-s-pawn ) Buy THE STORM PRINCESS AND THE RAVEN KING here!! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/the-storm-princess-and...

I'm getting my new fountain installed today! Photo shows where it will be. Otherwise I'm discussing tail-sniffing, being made to feel inferior and other forms of intimidation, along with curation of what is "real" in a genre. Buy ROGUE'S PAWN here! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/rogue-s-pawn ) Buy THE STORM PRINCESS AND THE RAVEN KING here!! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/the-stor...

Print version of ROGUE'S PAWN is available! I'm also talking about some history, mean reviews from the past, the conversation about whether authors should talk to readers, "hidden gems" & asking for recs. This is the review I mention https://dearauthor.com/book-reviews/d-plain-reviews/stray-by-rachel-vincent/ Buy ROGUE'S PAWN here! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/rogue-s-pa...

ROGUE'S PAWN is out today! I'm talking about the re-release of this, my very first novel, and reflecting on the 15 years that have passed since I began writing it, along with my baby-author hopes and dreams at the time. Buy ROGUE'S PAWN here! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/rogue-s-pawn ) Buy THE STORM PRINCESS AND THE RAVEN KING here!! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/the-storm-princess-and-t...

On writing first novels and going to the ARC stage too soon, why that can be  a really rough thing to do to yourself, and other thoughts on competition, Taoism, writing, and life. Buy THE STORM PRINCESS AND THE RAVEN KING here!! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/the-storm-princess-and-the-raven-king ). The Heirs of Magic series is here ( https://jeffekennedy.com/series/heirs-of-magic ). Preorder the Cove...

A bonus podcast today because our outing was canceled, so I'm talking about why I find the tour of Georgia O'Keeffe's winter home and studio a mystical experience and why I think all creatives should do it. Buy THE STORM PRINCESS AND THE RAVEN KING here!! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/the-storm-princess-and-the-raven-king ). The Heirs of Magic series is here ( https://jeffekennedy.com/...

How I've been learning to use TikTok and other thoughts on keeping up with technology. Also damaged protagonists, how Romance treats them differently, & potentially selling Bristish rights to Prisoner of the Crown. Buy THE STORM PRINCESS AND THE RAVEN KING here!! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/the-storm-princess-and-the-raven-king ). The Heirs of Magic series is here ( https://jeffekennedy.co...

I'm exploring a topic that's been on my mind lately: the delicate line a creator walks by including racist, misogynistic, or other kinds of hate in a work and still make it clear that they don't agree with it. Buy THE STORM PRINCESS AND THE RAVEN KING here!! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/the-storm-princess-and-the-raven-king ). The Heirs of Magic series is here ( https://jeffekennedy.c...

A firedrill from my agent had me going back through really old writing files, so I'm reflecting on what I observed - how my file organization has changed, how my writing has changed, and how what I once thought was SO CLEVER... isn't. Buy THE STORM PRINCESS AND THE RAVEN KING here!! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/the-storm-princess-and-the-raven-king ). The Heirs of Magic series is here ( ht...

Changes in language and what's acceptable in a culture, and making the effort to keep up with the times and not be THAT person. Also, the pitfalls of reader magnets and some thoughts to take into consideration. Buy THE STORM PRINCESS AND THE RAVEN KING here!! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/the-storm-princess-and-the-raven-king ). The Heirs of Magic series is here ( https://jeffekennedy.com/series...

How traditional publishing handles covers, the importance of the first book in a series, and how trad sometimes punts (or fumbles) on that second cover. Also thoughts on my new reading catnip. Buy THE STORM PRINCESS AND THE RAVEN KING here!! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/the-storm-princess-and-the-raven-king ). The Heirs of Magic series is here ( https://jeffekennedy.com/series/heirs-of-magic ). Preo...

Big thanks to loyal listener Meghan Ciana Doidge for the gorgeous coffee cup! Also about my writing retreat, what was fabulous about it, what I like about the phrase "story brain," and other news, etc. Buy THE STORM PRINCESS AND THE RAVEN KING here!! ( https://jeffekennedy.com/the-storm-princess-and-the-raven-king ). The Heirs of Magic series is here ( https://jeffekennedy.com/series/hei...