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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

First Cup of Coffee – September 30, 2026 An unboxing of... *drumroll* A SPECIAL EDITION OF AMONG THE THORNS! I'm also telling you all about my weekend at FanX Salt Lake City and the fab authors I was privileged to hang out with. blog.jeffekennedy.com/2026/09/30/f...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

First Cup of Coffee – September 23, 2026 A correction to last week's podcast (Aidan Quinn, *not* Liam Neeson!), along with a story about how my weird brain scrambles names. Also, on officially cancelling/postponing the release of PRINCES, POTIONS, AND PIXIE DUST. And thoughts on envious techbros...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

First Cup of Coffee – September 16, 2026 My mixed (and spoilery) review of Practical Magic 2. Also thoughts on Ed Sheeran (TLDR: sigh). Otherwise I'm working away on Never the Roses 3 and happy for rain in Santa Fe! Special Cats and New Mexico weather episode :D blog.jeffekennedy.com/2026/09/16/f...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I'm trying to remember this movie I saw a LONG time ago, kind of an art house, possibly foreign (to US) movie. This very young starlet/model meets a charismatic older man (possibly a director?) at a party and marries him. When he has to go into assisted living, she moves in with him.

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

First Cup of Coffee – September 9, 2026 How changing the name of New Mexico to New America is absurd on every level. (When did Monty Python start writing the script???) Also the Southern New Mexico Book Festival and a childhood story about why I learned it was bad to be a sensitive person - and

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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 03/09/2026

I know I already posted about this...but to reiterate: Anthropic copyright settlement authors, PLEASE contact me (Writer Beware) if your publisher is making a claim on a book whose rights have reverted, or claiming anything other than a 50/50 split on an in-contract book. beware@sfwa.org

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

First Cup of Coffee – September 2, 2026 How to read Publisher's Marketplace Deal Reports and other arcania of how traditional publishing finances work. Also my very cool appearances at Fan X Phoenix and people who do and don't (and why it isn't shocking at all). blog.jeffekennedy.com/2026/09/02/f...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

First Cup of Coffee – August 26, 2026 The utter nonsense of people claiming to be "thought leaders" and how they feed into an incestuous cycle of creating more nonsense with Generative "AI." Also, the basic common sense of being an author, especially an indie author, and why craft and...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

First Cup of Coffee – August 19, 2026 I'm counting down the last few days of my 50s! Also, advice on not having the chops (yet) to execute an idea, thoughts (and history) on men taking up all the air in women-dominated spaces - especially during Romance events - and why it's an increasing problem...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

First Cup of Coffee – August 12, 2026 Ego, really bad writing advice, and what I think Jeff Bezos has in common with creators who believe they're successful because they are just that special.

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

First Cup of Coffee – August 5, 2026 I'm addressing a listener question today about HM Wolfe's DAGGERMOUTH and the discourse around it regarding generative "AI" and other, similar situations and what I think about community policing. Basically I come down to listen to the experts and professionals.

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Beth Cato @bethcato.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Hey! If you were published at Daily Science Fiction, be aware that a site called Science Fiction Weekly has stolen the entire story database & posted it on their site. All of my DSF stories are there without my permission. sciencefictionweekly.com

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

First Cup of Coffee – July 29, 2026 Very exciting new gate installation today! Otherwise, I'm talking about drafting Never the Roses 3, how to identify the root cause of "writer's block," and approaches to resolving it. blog.jeffekennedy.com/2026/07/29/f...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Who do I know that can talk to me about sophisticated mathematical theory around irrational and imaginary numbers and equations?

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

First Cup of Coffee – July 15, 2026 I'm back from book tour for AMONG THE THORNS and telling you all about it! Also ruminations on seeing old friends (both in age and longevity - ha!) and the experience of going back to my childhood and teenage haunts in Denver. blog.jeffekennedy.com/2026/07/22/f...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

First Cup of Coffee – July 15, 2026 AMONG THE THORNS is out in the world!! I'm burbling about the launch party, the lovely gifts and thank-yous from readers, and talking a bit about the book and writing a "love triangle with teeth." Also about the difference... blog.jeffekennedy.com/2026/07/15/f...

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Mark Hebden @unionlib.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Guy on the radio earlier saying we should all save our shower water and use that to flush the toilet. Around 60 companies are responsible for 80% of all global carbon emissions; telling us as individuals to do something without addressing that is just gaslighting and guilt tripping.

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

First Cup of Coffee – July 8, 2026 We are less than a week away from the release of AMONG THE THORNS! Amazing, really. I'm also talking about "easy" writing advice that really isn't useful because it's too pat. And what kinds of scenes and details truly are ...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

You would think this would be obvious

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

I'm so amused that Microsoft is offering me the change to pay more money to "upgrade" office 365 to have more access to the shitty "AI" I loathe and have gone to lengths to shut off. I hate to suggest it but...if they offered me a chance to pay to NEVER see this crap they're trying to foist on us...

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 02/07/2026

If you're in the Denver area, I hope you'll swing by the East Colfax location of Tattered Cover to see @jenniferklambert.bsky.social ( @jeffekennedy.bsky.social ) and me in conversation about her new book, Among the Thorns, on Thursday, July 16 at 6 PM. Tickets required (comes with the book).

Jennifer K. Lambert with Mary Robinette Kowal: 2526 East Colfax Ave, Denver, CO. Thursday, July 16th, 2026 at 6:00 PM. Among the Thorns: Ticket purchase required to attend.

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

First Cup of Coffee – July 1, 2026 Why everyone should read CONSENT by Vanessa Springora about her affair with pedophile Gabriel Matzneff when he was 49 and she was 14. Also, how very much I loved The Devil Wears Prada 2, with observations on how the writing was done really well. And...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

First Cup of Coffee – June 24, 2026 Weird self-publishing takes that appear to be positive, but are truly toxic. What truly works to build a career as an author, having solid goals, and knowing that achieving them will be great, but won't make you happy forever because external validation never does

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

I absolutely support Jason in this. I can't speak about my personal experiences, but... I support Jason.

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Just thrilled to welcome the fabulous @maryrobinettekowal.com as my conversation partner next month. All you #Denver people, we'd love to see you!

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

First Cup of Coffee – June 17, 2026 NEVER THE ROSES in ebook is on sale for $1.99! All of my other news is life-based: getting in-home care for David, setting up trusts, taxes, purging my bathroom, and generally feeling lighter getting over these big hurdles. blog.jeffekennedy.com/2026/06/17/f...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

First Cup of Coffee – June 12, 2026 I'm getting weepy about Jane Yolen's passing on the podcast today, talking about how kind she was to me. Also about my hijinks attempting to use my new espresso machine, changes to the podcast schedule (yet again, but for the last time now, I think), and

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

First Cup of Coffee – September 12, 2025 My topsy-turvy, exhausting week, introducing exciting new changes to this podcast and my social media - welcome Sydney! - and why GRRM being at 70% now and 70% three years ago doesn't mean no progress. blog.jeffekennedy.com/2025/09/12/f...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

First Cup of Coffee – September 5, 2025 Supporting creativity, creators, and their creations vs. demanding a product and how parasocial relationships have fostered a tension there. Self-love and self-care vs. self-indulgence. Also, I turned in AMONG THE THORNS! blog.jeffekennedy.com/2025/09/05/f...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

First Cup of Coffee – August 29, 2025 How endings of books can't be changed by simply lopping off final chapters and adding new ones - the story must point toward the finale all the way through. Also, US politics to wade through at first, esp state vs fed rights blog.jeffekennedy.com/2025/08/29/f...

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Drew, Allegedly @thescribblings.com · 25/08/2025

#Bubonicon #Bubonicon56 Wands, Words & Will: Creating A Magic System ~ with Sherwood Smith, Tiffany Trent, @ceruleancynic.bsky.social, @jeffekennedy.bsky.social, and @delilahsdawson.bsky.social

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Drew, Allegedly @thescribblings.com · 25/08/2025

#Bubonicon #Bubonicon56 Day 3 Co-Guests of Honour Joe Haldeman & @delilahsdawson.bsky.social in conversation with Toastmaster @jeffekennedy.bsky.social

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

First Cup of Coffee – August 26, 2025 Things not to say to authors and how George R.R. Martin won't ever let someone else finish his books. Also, wondering if I'm on an uphill trajectory or a peak, and how I'm going to hire someone to do my social media. blog.jeffekennedy.com/2025/08/26/f...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

First Cup of Coffee – August 19, 2025 Why finding where the story starts is *always* one of the most difficult challenges in writing, why I firmly believe you shouldn't get critiques from people who love you, and new developments on AMONG THE THORNS. blog.jeffekennedy.com/2025/08/19/f...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

First Cup of Coffee – August 12, 2025 I'm going to WorldCon this week and will have copies of Never the Roses with me! Also: baby authors, midlist authors, writing full-time, ups and downs of the industry, and trying to coattail success. blog.jeffekennedy.com/2025/08/12/f...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

First Cup of Coffee – August 8, 2025 All about the extraordinary thing that happened this week regarding NEVER THE ROSES - and about serendipity, bolts of lightning, what you can and can't plan for, and why I love working with smart women who also talk about skin care routines.

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

First Cup of Coffee – August 5, 2025 I have bookplates for all of you! Also, I'm FINALLY showing off the incredibly gorgeous, exclusive Owl Crate edition of NEVER THE ROSES - and giving some spoilery, insider tidbits about it. blog.jeffekennedy.com/2025/08/05/f...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

First Cup of Coffee – August 1, 2025 My recap of San Diego Comic Con, including the amazing panel I got to be on there and what I learned about worldbuilding details from it. We talked about debt and finance in mind-blowing ways! blog.jeffekennedy.com/2025/08/01/f...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

First Cup of Coffee – July 25, 2025 I'm coming to you from San Diego Comic Con with the third and final installment of my book tour recap for NEVER THE ROSES! All about New York City, including my big city gaffe and event at the B&N mothership! blog.jeffekennedy.com/2025/07/25/f...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

First Cup of Coffee – July 22, 2025 Part two of my book tour recap for NEVER THE ROSES! All about Columbus Book Festival and my terrible day where I could not seem to get anywhere on time or do anything correctly. And then I flew to NYC! blog.jeffekennedy.com/2025/07/22/f...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

First Cup of Coffee – July 18, 2025 I'm back from Book Tour and super revved that NEVER THE ROSES debuted at #29 on the USA Today Bestseller list! Today is part 1 of the tour, who I saw, how it went, and all the other (not-so) salacious details! blog.jeffekennedy.com/2025/07/18/f...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

First Cup of Coffee – July 8, 2025 It's release day for NEVER THE ROSES!! I'm mostly burbling about that, the importance of having author friends and how they're showing up for me. And how I'm leaving on book tour tomorrow! blog.jeffekennedy.com/2025/07/08/f...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

First Cup of Coffee – July 4, 2025 At last getting to share the news: I'll be at San Diego Comic Con! Very excited to be on programming there. Also, working on this revision still and how I'm contemplating hosting writing retreats. blog.jeffekennedy.com/2025/07/04/f...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

First Cup of Coffee – July 1, 2025 Balancing working on a revision while heading into full-blown celebratory release week, having good friends coming to join in, and dealing with related fire drills. Also, a peek at the audiobook of NEVER THE ROSES! blog.jeffekennedy.com/2025/07/01/f...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

First Cup of Coffee – June 27, 2025 I'm going on book tour! Lots of burbling about that and this Cinderella ticket. Also a deep dive into how we decided on book titles (Spoiler: don't get attached!) and fun insights into yesterday's editorial meeting. blog.jeffekennedy.com/2025/06/27/f...

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Jeffe Kennedy @jeffekennedy.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

First Cup of Coffee – June 24, 2025 My revision process: how I estimate how long a revision will take, the metrics I use to track progress, how I approach making changes, etc. Also, working with a great editor, the danger of perfectionism, and wishing for rain. blog.jeffekennedy.com/2025/06/24/f...

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