First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

I'm welcoming very special guest, RWA Lifetime Achievement Award Winner and all around kickass woman, Beverly Jenkins! We chat about her career, walking to England, Black history, and much more. First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! Support the show

A commute podcast today as I go to breakfast with my mom at Santa Fe's wonderful Teahouse. Also updates on THE LOST PRINCESS RETURNS, and an unhappy experience at the Compound Restaurant. First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! Support the show

My mom is here! And she's visiting the podcast today, reminiscing about the Civil Rights Movement in Selma, Alabama. We also discuss cats, forest fires, and drinking too much wine. First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! Support the show

Finishing up THE LOST PRINCESS RETURNS, so I have book brain. My mom and stepdad arrive today, too! So random thoughts today and a plug for Frolic Podcast Network sister, Boobies & Noobies! First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! Support the show

An amusing, if frivolous story about my latte frother, a surprise guest appearance by the usually taciturn Mr. Kennedy, a lovely review comparing my work to Anne McCaffrey, and foreshadowing the ending. First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! Support the show

I'm interviewing longtime friend, crit partner, and writer of top notch science fiction romance, Marcella Burnard. She discusses the ups and downs of her career, and what surgery she refused to have to be a professional actress. First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! Support the show

Looking forward to seeing my mom, thoughts on online events, and also about axe-murderers and whether we really need the police. A bit about morality and ethics, too. First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! Support the show

About Good Fiction™ and why I don't think we need to read sad books. Also an outing! Margaritas with Megan Mulry. And I'm nearly done drafting THE LOST PRINCESS RETURNS. First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! Support the show

Happy Release Day to Grace Draven for DRAGON UNLEASHED! Thoughts today on entropy, backsliding, and how drift figures into building - and sustaining - a good writing habit. First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! Support the show

I'm back to regular podcasting, being grateful for my life, and talking about minor irritations like dealing with my drip system and being indecisive. Update on the progress of THE LOST PRINCESS RETURNS, too. First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! Support the show

An interview with my wonderful friend and bestselling author Grace Draven today! You can read more about her upcoming release, DRAGON UNLEASHED , here https://gracedraven.com/book/26 . Her virtual launch party is here ( https://www.katybooks.com/event/grace-draven ). My Zoom event at Mysterious Galaxy is here https://www.mystgalaxy.com/Kennedy-06-2020 First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podc...

Reflections on the Nebula Conference, and landing from our shared virtual ship to the chaos in the US. So there are thoughts on racism and privilege, too-and on doing book promotion in the midst of it all. The Zoom event at Mysterious Galaxy is here https://www.mystgalaxy.com/Kennedy-06-2020 First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscr...

I'm attending SFWA's Nebula Conference today - which is entirely online - so thoughts on that and writing updates, etc. First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! Support the show

Today is the Release Day for THE FIERY CROWN! I'm talking about enjoying the fruits of our labor and the importance of play and treats for the creative subconscious. First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! Support the show

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. First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! Support the show

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 ). First Cup of Coffee is part...

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. First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! Support the show

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/ ) First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstand...

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. First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! Support the show

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 . First Cup of Coffee is part of the...

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. First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! Support the show

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/work...

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...

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. First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! Support the show

Reports on the murder bucket, how terribly busy I am, and All The Things. Also news on appearances, early copies of THE FIERY CROWN, and giveaways. Plus upcoming interviews! The post I reference with my upcoming virtual appearances is here ( https://blog.jeffekennedy.com/2020/05/06/early-signed-copies-of-the-fiery-crown/ ). If you want to check out the giveaway, my Instagram is here ( https://www....