First Cup of Coffee – March 27, 2026

About this episode

Jeffe Kennedy discusses her new tattoo, the realities of publishing contracts, her discomfort with signing events, and her views on generative AI's impact on creativity.

Showing off my new tattoo to celebrate AMONG THE THORNS! I'm also talking option books and how no one deserves - or should count on - having their traditional publishing contract renewed. My villain origin story on why I don't like standing at signing tables and booths. Finally, my thoughts on using generative AI "only" for brainstorming. Spoiler: I think it shoots your creativity in the foot. *** Romance fiction readers believe in Happily Ever Afters. 💛 That’s why I’m proud to support ...

Topics covered

• tattoos
• publishing contracts
• signing events
• generative AI
• creativity
• romance fiction

Keywords

• AMONG THE THORNS
• Happily Ever Afters

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: First Cup of Coffee, AMONG THE THORNS, Happily Ever Afters

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