Best Vomit Draft Podcasts (2026)

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Treating Your Words Gently - The "Vomit" Draft 17:13

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My second episode with the new mic and my first episode having been to therapy! I think it's a noticeable change on both fronts, so I hope you're encouraged through listening to this episode as much as I am and keep listening for more. Support the show Among the Thorns line edits are D-O-N-E DONE! Preorder here In case you missed it, Strange Famili…

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The "Myth" of New Year's Resolutions - 12/02/26 15:16

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Give yourself credit for surviving 2025, and be kind to new gym goers! My new routine for this year is reflective of how my resolutions in the past haven't always prioritized happiness so much as maximizing my time in favor for productivity. I also got a new reading lamp because I'm making the transition back to physical books instead of digital on…

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Magic Reborn Release Day - Happy Reading! 12/30/25 18:49

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Today is a special episode because not only is it the last episode of 2025, but also the final installment of this series is OUT NOW! If you've started reading it, let me know your thoughts. You've been following along since I begun writing it, and know all about the ups and downs. Here's a little insight on how it all went down when I thought of t…

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Long Live Magic Reborn (Jeffe's Version) 12/19/25 18:05

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It was the end of a decade, but the start of an age. And I was screaming, "Long Live Magic Reborn!" Mark your calendars, for real this time, because Magic Reborn is done! Dec. 30th can't come fast enough. I'm really excited for you all to read this book!!! I had the time of my life writing it. Magic Reborn can be ordered through this link! Support …

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A Series of Chaotic Events - Dec. 16th, 2025 18:16

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This episode contains mentions of challenging topics related to Epstein. Is it advisable to put my life on DnD while I try to finish this book? Or perhaps I should take a self-care night and dive into the endlessly fascinating read by Virginia Roberts Giuffre.... Or, maybe, someone will back into my fender in a parking lot. That works, too. Also, s…

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First Cup of Coffee - Book Release, New Series, and the Dentist 18:01

28d ago18:01

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First podcast with the fancy new mic! Comment if you think it sounds great, or simply just keep listening ~ If you haven't already, the time to get caught up on Warriors of Magic is now since the final installment is coming end of this month. All SIX Pov's will be featured in this book and I couldn't be more excited for you all to read it. YouTube …

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First Cup of Coffee - Staying Centered during the Holidays 15:53

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This holiday season, I’m taking some time to check in with my mental health and overall wellness. I’m starting therapy on Thursday - gasp! - so I can stay centered, enjoy the holiday cheer, and keep a healthy balance between my writing responsibilities and personal life. Thank you for joining me on this journey and for your continued support. 💛 You…

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First Cup of Coffee - Opening up the case for optimizing your writing style 20:43

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Happy December! Time is flying by but it sure does feel like it. Can you maintain the integrity of your stories and still optimize your earnings as writer? Or would that be the same as writing to market? Ask me about Mar-A-Lago face, I could go on and on. Because it's actually quite an interesting inspiration for a book... How do I organize my insp…

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First Cup of Coffee - A Working Girl Holiday 17:21

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Happy Turkey Day! As the title suggests, I have some book updates for you. You all know this by now, but the work has kept me grounded amidst the craziness of the personal as of late. I'll be talking about both this episode, as well as some very exciting news about when preorders for my NEW book series will be available. Among the Thorns line edits…

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First Cup of Coffee - updates, Updates, UPDATES 16:23

2M ago16:23

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Thank you to everyone who sent my mother well wishes! She is doing very well, and I appreciate you more than you know. Thank you to my friends for being there - you really got me through it (hand-heart). Among the Thorns Line Edits are D-O-N-E DONE! Preorder here <3 In case you missed it, Strange Familiar Audio Book is now available on Youtube ~ Li…

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First Cup of Coffee - It's been a week. 18:45

2M ago18:45

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For those of you who may be experiencing something similar with a parent or loved one, I'm (so far) recommending the free service called A Place For Mom. Click Here for Website In case you missed it, Strange Familiar Audio Book is now available on Youtube ~ Listen for free here You can find the Owl Crate signed edition of Never the Roses here A ver…

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First Cup of Coffee - Beauty Standards (in lieu of the Great Gatsby party) 11/11/25 15:59

2M ago15:59

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Beauty standards never really left, did they? Also, important book updates, unlikeable female characters and my continued disapproval for our current administration. And also, Strange Familiar Audio Book will be available on Youtube MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! Tune in! Never the Roses ~ Exclusive Owl Crate signed edition Very Beautiful Hardcover Bless Your E…

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First Cup of Coffee - Selling Shovels to Miners 11/07/25 16:41

2M ago16:41

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Writerly Advice on how to make smart business decisions as a writer, and how to avoid pitfalls - like DEBT. Are special editions business savvy? Is buying 500 special editions business savvy? You are a miner being sold a shovel, and it's important to inquire whether you can afford the shovel or not. In other news, Among the Thorns line edits will n…

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First Cup of Coffee - When the line edits come back 11/04/2025 11:19

2M ago11:19

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Election Day today in America! Make sure to show up to your local polls. Today's writerly advice is: what do you do when the line edits come back? Well, consult your agent, consult your friends. Grab dinner. Re-evaluate. Get to your computer. We've got writing to do. Your friendly neighborhood author is doing author-ly things this upcoming month! H…

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First Cup of Coffee - Character Driven Writing Techniques 10/31/25 19:44

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Happy Halloween! Today, I discussed being an intuitive writer, my gripes with GMC, writing believable character-driven stories and my method behind cutting characters. Also, I'm molting. My wings are, I mean. Your friendly neighborhood author is doing author-ly things this upcoming month! Hummingbird House is officially OPEN FOR BOOKING Meet me Nov…

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First Cup of Coffee - Girls Trip and DIY Christmas Cards! 10/28/25 20:42

2M ago20:42

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Christmas card reveal from a girl's trip this past weekend to the beautiful Taos! Resetting the well involves crafting and I'm proud to report, my well is very full. The realities of independent publishing versus traditional publishing, the true meaning behind Never the Roses, and racking up for Magic Reborn. Also, autumn. Your friendly neighborhoo…

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First Cup of Coffee - Out With the Old 16:42

2M ago16:42

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Out with the old (laptop) and IN with the new... (laptop)! Remember when switching over a new laptop used to be the most time-consuming and unrewarding but necessary task of all time? Magic Reborn is going amazingly and I'm very happy to be its author. Thinking of taking a social media break. And also, Killian. Your friendly neighborhood author is …

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First Cup of Coffee - Smart Spending as a Creative 10/21/25 17:12

3M ago17:12

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Your friendly neighborhood author is doing author-ly things this upcoming month! Hummingbird House is officially OPEN FOR BOOKING🕊️ Meet me Nov. 1st at the BookQuest A Day with Santa Fe Authors and Nov. 2nd at Books on the Bosque📚 Magic Reborn has reached a half way point! And also, my two cents on how to make a living for yourself as a creative. P…

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First Cup of Coffee - The Connection Between Fantasy Fiction and Politics 10/17/25 18:59

3M ago18:59

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"Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth." - Pablo Picasso said and then painted Guerica in response to the 1937 bombing of the Basque town of Guernica by Nazi and Fascist forces. “The artist’s role is not to look away.” - Akira Kurosawa, Japanese filmmaker once said and then directed High and Low, a film about the moral dilemmas of a c…

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First Cup of Coffee - The Comet in Romantasy Genre 10/14/25 15:23

3M ago15:23

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Romatasy is booming and reader expectations are changing. Responding to a DM review of Never the Roses, offering book recs for fantasy with romantic elements, and reflecting on Meta platforms. And also Wood is a banger - pun intended. Preorder Among the Thorns here Preorder MAGIC REBORN here STRANGE FAMILIAR is live: https://www.jeffekennedy.com/st…

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First Cup of Coffee - Friday October 10th, 2025 21:57

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COVER REVEAL(S) Yes, Plural! New paperback covers for Never the Roses and the long awaited cover reveal for AMONG THE THORNS is here! Among the Thorns will be here July 14th - Preorder available following this link here! Join my Patreon and Discord for mentoring You can always buy print copies of my books from my local indie, Beastly Books! Sign up…

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First Cup of Coffee - Tuesday October 7th, 2025 21:16

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Magic Reborn is a little over 22,000 words! Sharing my thoughts on Taylor Swift's new album "The Life of a Showgirl" and the online criticism and drawing comparisons between this album and my book The Tears of the Rose: both are feminist media. And also, it's fall. Preorder MAGIC REBORN here STRANGE FAMILIAR is live Join my Patreon and Discord for …

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First Cup of Coffee - Friday, October 3 2025 23:04

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Happy The Life of a Showgirl day!!! Team Jeffe is really Team Swiftie, and all of us are hand-hearting. Do we have any outfit ideas inspired by The Black Dog for the movie premiere on Sunday? In other news, let's talk about asynchronous order of events in writing and how Octavia Butler uses this plus foreshadowing to craft an excellent story. And a…

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First Cup of Coffee - Tuesday September 30, 2025 22:23

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Magic Reborn has 17,000 words and the first act has been written! Can pedestrians trust the crosswalk? My methodology on how to use 24hours in a day to your advantage, especially as a writer. And It's Octavia Butler's world and we're just living in it. Preorder MAGIC REBORN here STRANGE FAMILIAR is live Join my Patreon and Discord for mentoring You…

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Friday, September 26, 2025 16:43

3M ago16:43

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Magic Reborn is up to 15,000 words! Lust, Lies, and Ley Lines cover art is coming soon - and why having "mean" friends is actually a good thing. And Sydney the Tyrant strikes again as she workshops a new intro/outro for the podcast. Preorder MAGIC REBORN here STRANGE FAMILIAR is live Join my Patreon and Discord for mentoring You can always buy prin…

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First Cup of Coffee - September 23, 2025 20:49

4M ago20:49

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Nirvana, Rapture, Hurricane Ragasa, current reads and most excitingly - Magic Reborn writing updates and new release date! And also, the lost art form of party jokes. Preorder MAGIC REBORN here STRANGE FAMILIAR is live Join my Patreon and Discord for mentoring You can always buy print copies of my books from my local indie, Beastly Books! Sign up f…

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First Cup of Coffee and- September 19, 2025 22:24

4M ago22:24

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join Jeffe Kennedy for your First Cup of Coffee - catching up with family and friends, discussing copyright law and generative AI in the writing space, and the meaning of being a career writer • find your next read 📚https://www.jeffekennedy.com/home • keep up on socials https://www.instagram.com/jeffekennedy2016?igsh=MW80azhuZWF2Mmc1Ng== Support th…

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First Cup of Coffee - September 16, 2025 15:04

4M ago15:04

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summer recap☀️, autumn writing updates✍️🍁, revising versus editing, and exciting things are coming ✨ dive into jeffe kennedy's world • https://www.jeffekennedy.com/home stay in the loop • 📱 https://www.instagram.com/jeffekennedy2016?igsh=dzlmZmo4MmV0aGFv&utm_source=qr our podcast schedule • join us for your first cup of coffee on Tuesdays and Frida…

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First Cup of Coffee – September 12, 2025 20:27

4M ago20:27

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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. You can get signed bookplates from me here! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/store (scroll to the bottom) You can preorder MAGIC REBORN at https://www.j…

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First Cup of Coffee – September 5, 2025 20:42

4M ago20:42

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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! Leigh Bardugo's TEDx talk is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCtbFZtoQ88 You can get signed bookplates from me here! https:…

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First Cup of Coffee – August 29, 2025 21:13

4M ago21:13

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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, especially state vs fed rights. You can get signed bookplates from me here! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/store (scroll to the bottom) You can preorde…

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First Cup of Coffee – August 26, 2025 20:21

4M ago20:21

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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. You can get signed bookplates from me here! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/store (scroll to the bottom) You can preorder MAGIC REBORN a…

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First Cup of Coffee – August 19, 2025 18:30

5M ago18:30

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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. You can get signed bookplates from me here! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/store (scroll to the bottom) You can preorder MAGIC REBORN at ht…

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First Cup of Coffee – August 12, 2025 20:11

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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. You can get signed bookplates from me here! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/store (scroll to the bottom) You can preorder MAGIC REBORN at https://www.jef…

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First Cup of Coffee – August 8, 2025 20:12

5M ago20:12

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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. You can get signed bookplates from me here! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/store (scroll to the bottom) You ca…

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First Cup of Coffee – August 5, 2025 19:45

5M ago19:45

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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. You can get signed bookplates from me here! https://www.jeffekennedy.com/store (scroll to the bottom) You can preorder MAGIC REBORN at https://www.jeffekennedy.…

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First Cup of Coffee – August 1, 2025 22:47

5M ago22:47

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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! Buy LoveLitCon tickets here https://lovelit.com/ Be sure to use my author-specific code for a $10 discount! LOVE8368 STRANGE FAMILIAR is live! https://www.je…

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First Cup of Coffee – July 25, 2025 23:50

6M ago23:50

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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! I will be at San Diego Comic Con! See me on the Mystical Mayhem panel on Saturday, July 26, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am PDT, Room 10 . https://www…

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First Cup of Coffee – July 22, 2025 20:00

6M ago20:00

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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! I will be at San Diego Comic Con! See me on the Mystical Mayhem panel on Saturday, July 26, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am PDT, Room 10 . https://www.comic-…

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First Cup of Coffee – July 18, 2025 21:03

6M ago21:03

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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! I will be at San Diego Comic Con! See me on the Mystical Mayhem panel on Saturday, July 26, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am PDT, Room 10 . https://ww…

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First Cup of Coffee – July 8, 2025 14:58

6M ago14:58

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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! Book Tour for NEVER THE ROSES information here! https://us.macmillan.com/tours/jennifer-k-lambert-never-the-roses/ Buy LoveLitCon tickets here https://lovelit.co…

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First Cup of Coffee – July 4, 2025 15:37

6M ago15:37

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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. Book Tour for NEVER THE ROSES information here! https://us.macmillan.com/tours/jennifer-k-lambert-never-the-roses/ Buy LoveLitCon tickets here https://lo…

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First Cup of Coffee – July 1, 2025 21:03

6M ago21:03

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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! Book Tour for NEVER THE ROSES information here! https://us.macmillan.com/tours/jennifer-k-lambert-never-the-roses/ Buy LoveLitCon ticke…

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First Cup of Coffee – June 27, 2025 20:39

6M ago20:39

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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. Book Tour for NEVER THE ROSES information here! https://us.macmillan.com/tours/jennifer-k-lambert-never-the-roses/ Buy LoveLitCon tick…

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First Cup of Coffee – June 24, 2025 21:15

7M ago21:15

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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. Buy LoveLitCon tickets here https://lovelit.com/ Be sure to use my author-specific code for a $10 discount! LOVE8368 STRANGE…

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First Cup of Coffee – June 20, 2025 20:51

7M ago20:51

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On titles and why authors have to resist being clever and remember SEO rules. Also where the reign of social media influencers is taking us, the trad-wife fetish, and how to retain your humanity through it all. Buy LoveLitCon tickets here https://lovelit.com/ Be sure to use my author-specific code for a $10 discount! LOVE8368 STRANGE FAMILIAR is li…

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First Cup of Coffee – June 17, 2025 19:46

7M ago19:46

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The challenge of writing Romance - and really earning the reader's belief in love overcoming obstacles. Also, the #NoKings protests over the weekend in the US, power and corruption, and love conquering hate. Buy LoveLitCon tickets here https://lovelit.com/ Be sure to use my author-specific code for a $10 discount! LOVE8368 STRANGE FAMILIAR is live!…

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First Cup of Coffee – June 13, 2025 20:56

7M ago20:56

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Talking to you all - but especially writers! - about the perils of seeking external validation, how the publishing industry is particularly challenging this way, and why "moving the needle" is a useless metaphor. Buy LoveLitCon tickets here https://lovelit.com/ Be sure to use my author-specific code for a $10 discount! LOVE8368 STRANGE FAMILIAR is …

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First Cup of Coffee – June 10, 2025 20:09

7M ago20:09

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Sending out love to all you listeners I'm getting to meet in person! So great! Also, on boundaries, how you don't have to be mean to protect your writing time, but that you do have to hold your feet to the fire. Buy LoveLitCon tickets here https://lovelit.com/ Be sure to use my author-specific code for a $10 discount! LOVE8368 STRANGE FAMILIAR is l…

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First Cup of Coffee – June 2, 2025 20:59

7M ago20:59

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On a few recent bruhahas regarding Generative "AI" in the writing world, author chat groups, writing as "grunt work," and why it's so significant for all creators that Taylor Swift bought back her masters and owns her catalog now. Buy LoveLitCon tickets here https://lovelit.com/ Be sure to use my author-specific code for a $10 discount! LOVE8368 ST…