First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy

Talking today about literary agents, how that power dynamic works, and why authors should absolutely ask all the questions they like. Also about the writing community, generosity-and a smattering about the Irish diaspora. My agent, Sarah Younger of Nancy Yost Literary Agency, is here ( http://www.nyliterary.com/team.php?c=sarah&b=s ). First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network....

Adventures this weekend in navigating the lockdown and my own book brain. Sympathies to my lovely Grace Draven on the loss of Big Fuzzy, and various other semi-coherent ramblings. 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

Another devastating blow dealt in the pack rat war, which means there is cursing in today's show. Plus I'm cranky about forms and busy work. I do talk about conflict, though, and when it grows too thin to sustain. 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 great conversation with bestselling author Amanda Bouchet! She discusses her career path, how her debut fantasy romance became a hit, living in Paris in the time of COVID, and her new release, STARBREAKER . You can find Amanda's books here ( https://amandabouchet.com/books.php ). She mentions Maria V. Snyder's Study series, which you can find here ( https://www.mariavsnyder.com/books.p...

For all of you working from home for the first time, I'm offering thoughts on drawing boundaries to restore work/life balance. Also a bit more on the #revengeofthepackrat and refilling the well. This is the essay I mention: here (http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2020/04/women-in-sff-month-jeffe-kennedy/) at the Fantasy Cafe for the Women in SF&F Month. Here's the post I mention about c...

A story about my weekend adventures in which the pack rat tried to murder me-and the engine fire that has us down one vehicle. Also THE PROMISED QUEEN is done! I have an essay up here (http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2020/04/women-in-sff-month-jeffe-kennedy/) at the Fantasy Cafe for the Women in SF&F Month. First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding...

Some updates on fun things around the release of THE FIERY CROWN, including a super fun virtual event and a chance to get a signed copy early! Also musings on rewriting vs revising and how word processing Changed Things. 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 short episode today because I have serious Book Brain. I'm close enough to the end of THE PROMISED QUEEN to taste it and I'm talking about difficult plane landings. 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 talking today about creativity, definitions of success, making sacrifices to do hard things, the movie Whiplash , and what it means to be a failed writer. Also, a visit from a neighbor! This is the video of Code Monkey I watched ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5W_wd9Qf0IE ) First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to...

I'm doing a Fantasy Romance Panel today for r/Fantasy Virtual Con. Find it here ( https://www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/comments/g4s26b/rfantasy_virtual_con_fantasy_romance_panel/ ). Otherwise I'm talking about making masks and other weekend activities. Still not *quite* done with THE PROMISED QUEEN... About the panel: What makes something fantasy romance? Are there certain qualifiers? What m...

A commute podcast today as I emerge from sparkling isolation and run actual errands! Reports on social distancing in Santa Fe and the line to get into Trader Joe's - and doing my own hair. Eep!   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

Some frank talk today (with names changed to protect privacy) about agents and what they should be doing for an author. With bonus cat wrangling.   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 have book brain, deep into finishing THE PROMISED QUEEN. I'm also mulling next projects and welcoming votes on that. And how I don't want to buy clothes if I have nowhere to wear them...   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

Thoughts on giving feedback to audio book narrators, springtime gardening, and how odd people are about giving reading recommendations. Also, a spoilery rant on a book that Disappointed me.   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 mind keeps replaying scenes from Fun Things I Used to Do, which is interesting. I'm also musing on how much of my social stimulation used to come from going to conventions. 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 brain is sunk deep in revising The Promised Queen, with help from the dreamthink. I also received my beautiful poster of the cover of The Fiery Crown. 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 18th Birthday to Nephew Henry! Also Happy Release Day to Darynda Jones for A BAD DAY FOR SUNSHINE. I tried an Instagram Live podcast again - and failed due to tech. Any advice? You can find out more about Darynda's A BAD DAY FOR SUNSHINE here ( https://darynda.com/books/a-bad-day-for-sunshine ) First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podc...

Reflecting on female characters in fantasy novels today - and how authors can change up their social constructs. Also about my weekend, including pack rat adventures! 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

Reflecting today on how sometimes you can't write a book any faster than it wants to go. Also, I'm considering trying doing Instagram Live as I record - but the logistics are baffling! Katherine Addison's essay on the women of The Lord of the Rings is here ( http://www.fantasybookcafe.com/2014/04/women-in-sff-month-katherine-addison/ ). My blog post on missing out on Big Chances is...

I'm welcoming celebrity guest Ilana C. Myer today. We chat about life choices, love, taking time to read, and her fantasy trilogy The Harp and Ring Sequence - including the newly released final book: The Poet King. You can find more about Ilana's books here https://ilanacmyer.com/2020/01/first-reviews-are-in-for-the-poet-king/ First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Yo...

Talking about reaching the ending of a book - including a brand-new insight into why I tend to slow down near the end, and how to combat that - and perspectives from Chinese medicine. Some of the workshops I offer are here https://jeffekennedy.com/workshops First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! Su...

A roundup of some of the stuff bringing me joy during the quarantine. Also about American humor, interviews, updates on The Promised Queen - and how I always slow down as I approach the ending. Here's a link to one of Jennifer Ehle's readings https://www.instagram.com/tv/B-UvdBxDSqV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link This is Chris Mann's video https://youtu.be/M5azNpTwVk8 And the intervie...

A great conversation today with author Jennifer Estep. We discuss the writing life, process, traditional vs. self-publishing, transitioning from journalism to writing fiction full time - and much more! You can check out Jennifer's books here ( https://www.jenniferestep.com/ ). First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at...

Slowing down a bit on The Promised Queen, but because I had to work on another Exciting Project. Also talking about weaving as a metaphor for writing a novel, and leaving the ending loose on a draft.  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

Thoughts today on helping out others during COVID-19, shallower thoughts on my nail polish. Also Facebook messenger for kids, the global community, online yoga, and knowing what details to give a reader - and what to withhold. This is the Batman movie I reference ( https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096895/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2 ). I couldn't find my talking heads rant, but here's a bit about dropp...