Jeffe Kennedy

Jeffe Kennedy™ is a multi-award-winning and best-selling author of 65 published titles, primarily in epic fantasy romance. She is the current President of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA). She is best known for her RITA® Award-winning novel, The Pages of the Mind, the recent trilogy, The Forgotten Empires, and the wildly popular, Dark Wizard. She recently signed a six-figure deal with Tor, with the first book forthcoming in August 2025. Jeffe lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She is represented by Sarah Younger of Nancy Yost Literary Agency.

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2021 SUMMER SFWA Member Business Meeting

June 23, 2021 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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Every year as part of the Nebula Conference, SFWA holds a member business meeting where the Board of Directors, the Executive Director, and other staff and key volunteers talk to you about what we’re doing and where the organization is going, as well as respond to your questions.

RESCHEDULED – 2021 Winter SFWA Member Business Meeting

December 11, 2021 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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Every year as part of the Nebula Conference, SFWA holds a member business meeting where the Board of Directors, the Executive Director, and other staff and key volunteers talk to you about what we’re doing and where the organization is going, as well as respond to your questions.

2022 Winter SFWA Member Business Meeting

January 15, 2022 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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Every year as part of the Nebula Conference, SFWA holds a member business meeting where the Board of Directors, the Executive Director, and other staff and key volunteers talk to you about what we’re doing and where the organization is going, as well as respond to your questions.

Combating Misogyny in Romance Writing

May 20, 2022 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

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How often are critiques of the romance genre rooted in misogyny? Panelists will discuss the tradition of romance in SFF and explore ways to combat baseless criticism.

2022 Summer SFWA Member Business Meeting

August 11, 2022 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

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Every year as part of the Nebula Conference, SFWA holds a member business meeting where the Board of Directors, the Executive Director, and other staff and key volunteers talk to you about what we’re doing and where the organization is going, as well as respond to your questions.

Romancing SFF Monthly Meetup – Featuring: Jeffe Kennedy

November 19, 2022 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

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Panelists: Jeffe Kennedy
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The SFWA Romance Steering Committee invites you to join us as we kick off our monthly virtual Romancing SFF Meetups.

Each month the Romancing SFF meetup will bring an expert speaker for thirty minutes of programming followed by opportunities to ask questions and network with the SFWA SFF romance community.

Funding & Crowdfunding your Project

May 12, 2023 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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Confused about how crowdfunding works and wondering if there are other options? This panel will discuss current and emerging strategies, crowdfunding campaigns, and other ideas for financing your creative projects.

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The Work of Robin McKinley

May 14, 2023 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

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Discuss the works of this year’s new grandmaster and her influence on the field.

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2023 Summer SFWA Member Business Meeting

September 21, 2023 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

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Please save the date for our annual business meeting! We hope you will join the SFWA Board of Directors, staff, and key volunteers as they share what they’ve been doing, where the organization is going, and respond to your questions.

Come hear how we’re working for you, all writers in our genres, and the genre community at large!

Strength and the Feminine

June 6, 2024 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

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A panel discussing what “strong” means in relation to female-presenting characters and the dichotomies of the expectations of the binary male and female in science fiction and fantasy.
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Uncategorized: What to Do About Books that Defy Genres

June 7, 2024 10:30 am to 11:30 am

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Panelists: Jeffe Kennedy, K.R. Monin, Sarah Guan (moderator) and LP Kindred
Genres help with marketing and setting expectations for readers, but what should you do when your new story idea doesn’t seem to fit into any existing niche?
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Grand Master Interview — Susan Cooper

June 8, 2024 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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Panelists: Jeffe Kennedy (moderator)
Join SFWA President Jeffe Kennedy for a conversation with 40th Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master, Susan Cooper.
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