First Cup of Coffee – March 23, 2026

I went on a bit of a rant today about writers using generative AI, along with a deepish dive into the Shy Girl controversy and why it really annoys me that I might have to declare I don't use that shite to write my books. SPOILER: I DON'T.The video breakdown of SHY GIRL is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbeKTa5xhZo***Romance fiction readers believe in Happily Ever Afters. 💛 That’s why I’m proud to support @VOWforGirls and the Every Girl Deserves Happily Ever After Sweepstakes. Enter weekly for a chance to win:🍷 A luxury Napa vineyard getaway!📖 A signed copy of Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid!📖 A signed hardback of Never the Roses - with sprayed edges! - by yours truly!Every entry helps support community-led efforts to end child marriage and protect girls’ right to choose their own future. Because every girl deserves the chance to write her own love story. <3 Enter now at VOWforGirls.org/happilyeverafter  Use PROMO CODE JENNIFER for extra entries!#EveryGirlDeservesHEA #RomanceCommunity #AuthorsForGirls #TurnLoveIntoAction #VOWforGirls ***$3, $4, $5 audiobooks here!Indie Booksellers! You can buy my indie books direct from me at discount!! Submit a Request for an order hereNew Releases ~Love, Lies, and Ley LinesMAGIC REBORNNever The RosesPreorder ~Among The ThornsBlades, Books, and the BanditSocials ~ @jeffe_kennedy on all platforms :)Upcoming Events ~Tuscon Festival of Books is March 14th-15th this year! See you there! https://tucsonfestivalofbooks.orgFollow me on Amazon or BookBubThe posture correcting sports bra I love almost more than life itself can be found hereThank you for listening! You all take care. Support the show