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Explore " pack rat" with insightful episodes like "Customising the Apple Watch, Lenovo's Smart Frame & data hoarding [S18E06]", "First Cup of Coffee - May 12, 2020", "First Cup of Coffee - May 8, 2020", "First Cup of Coffee - May 7, 2020" and "First Cup of Coffee - April 28, 2020" from podcasts like ""361 Podcast", "First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy", "First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy", "First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy" and "First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe Kennedy"" and more!
Episodes (15)
First Cup of Coffee - May 12, 2020
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/workshop-registration/)
Identifying and Breaking Bad Writing Habits
Presented by: Jeffe Kennedy
Dates: JUN 2 -30th, 2020
Fee: OIRW Member $25| Non-Member $35
Course Description:
Learn to identify your bad habits as a writer to improve the quantity and quality of your work. Jeffe will share some of her approaches, such as Own Your Process, Kick Excuses to the Curb, Listen to Your Editors – and Learn, Study Successful Authors and Keep a List of Recurring Tics. She’ll also help participants discover their own process and what might be getting in the way of more and better writing.
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First Cup of Coffee - May 8, 2020
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.
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First Cup of Coffee - May 7, 2020
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.instagram.com/jeffekennedy2016/)
I've included a trailer from my Frolic Podcast Network sister show, Tea & Strumpets. You can find them here (https://www.romancepod.com/)
First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!
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First Cup of Coffee - April 28, 2020
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 changing outfits to create home/work boundaries https://blog.jeffekennedy.com/2010/11/05/exercise-to-writing-to-work/ and another blog post I wrote on working from home https://blog.jeffekennedy.com/2011/01/13/home-is-where-the-office-is/
First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!
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First Cup of Coffee - April 27, 2020
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 podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!
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First Cup of Coffee - April 6, 2020
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!
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First Cup of Coffee - September 16, 2019
Musing today on Delight & Gladness, inspiration, having fun, and the concept of what we love, loving us in return. Also a bit more on politics in stories and blender settings - plus a sad report on the fate of the koi.
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First Cup of Coffee - September 13, 2019
I'm giving a bit of a run-down today on how literary agents and agencies work: the significance (or lack thereof) of job titles, how they get paid and other important things authors should know. Also a bit about the metaphysical aspects of creative energy. Oh, and bobcat depredations in the secret garden. All part of the brand here at First Cup of Coffee!
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First Cup of Coffee - September 10, 2019
Talking today about breaking the gridlock of chronology, story framing, autumn, and hopefulness in general.
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First Cup of Coffee - September 6, 2019
A new salvo in the pack rat wars. I also talk about being a feminist, Snow White, and programmed racism and sexism. As one does. Also about how Agent Sarah helps me pre-plot.
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First Cup of Coffee - September 3, 2019
Trying to figure out why I don't love Carnival Row, plus general musings on where we choose to live and access to quality food.
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First Cup of Coffee - September 2, 2019
Talking today about habits, and how vacation is good for breaking all kinds - and allows us to consciously and deliberately rebuild. Also, another salvo in the pack rat war.
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First Cup of Coffee - August 14, 2018
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First Cup of Coffee - August 9, 2018
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