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Kay Jennings

@portstirling.bsky.social

Three-time award-winning author of nine mystery/thriller novels. Fantasy football genius, master gardener (there is not a vegetable I can't grow in my western Oregon garden), and proof that you're never too old to begin again.

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4 years ago today, PHANTOM COVE, book #5 in my Mystery/Thriller series, published. It's still one of my favorites! Check it out if you haven't already read it. www.amazon.com/Phantom-Cove...

31.10.2025 03:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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For those of you who prefer to listen to your books, I'm happy to tell you that Wave's End is now available in audiobook on Amazon and Audible. Thanks for your patience while I worked through a new system.

15.10.2025 00:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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PHANTOM COVE, book #5 in my series, is FREE on Amazon until October 12. Find out why this book WON the Writer's Digest best self-published book in the Mystery/Thriller category for 2024.

09.10.2025 03:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's yet another picture perfect day in Oregon. We're dry and need rain badly, but we will take this for another couple of days.

06.10.2025 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Getting into cozy fall reading season. Payday is coming, and it's time to curl up with a good book. Join the crowd with WAVE'S END! www.amazon.com/Waves-End-Po...

28.09.2025 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here's something you don't see every day if you are a self-published author from the wilds of Oregon. This is Kindle's bestseller list in the Murder/Thriller category. WAVE'S END, book #9 in my series, is a hit! www.amazon.com/Waves-End-Po...

26.09.2025 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's new book release day! No wonder I'm so tired. I hope you will take a look at Wave's End, book 9 in my Mystery/Thriller series, on this first day of fall in the northern hemisphere. www.amazon.com/Waves-End-Po...

22.09.2025 16:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WAVE'S END, my ninth book, releases in 3 days. I'm in the "No one will buy it, no one will like it" stage. Going to watch football until publication day.

19.09.2025 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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WAVE'S END, book #9 in my Mystery/Thriller series, releases in seven days. Pre-order today, and help me out with the algorithms!

17.09.2025 15:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, Evan Engram - I feel your pain.

17.09.2025 03:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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So, I went to a book awards ceremony in Seattle Saturday night, and this happened...I won! Cold Rock Island, book #7 in my mystery/thriller series, won the Pacific Northwest Writer's Association's Nancy Pearl Award, judged by nationwide librarians. I'm over the moon.

15.09.2025 23:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ditto.

22.08.2025 20:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I don't know where you are, but where I am it's hot hot hot. Perfect weekend to stay inside in the A/C and read the book that WON the Writer's Digest best self-published Mystery/Thriller in 2024 - PHANTOM COVE. www.amazon.com/Phantom-Cove...

22.08.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Because there is no way I can win over the other 3 terrific authors in this award competition, I plan to milk the Finalist tag as long as possible.

02.08.2025 18:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Truth, squared.

31.07.2025 22:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Feeling that all is lost and the world stinks currently, it's important to remember that football season starts in 38 days.

23.07.2025 15:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just learned that COLD ROCK ISLAND, book #7 in my Mystery/Thriller series, is a finalist for the Pacific Northwest Writer's Association's prestigious Nancy Pearl award judged by nationwide librarians. I liked this story, too, and it's lovely for it to be recognized.

20.07.2025 22:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Same as it ever was.

17.07.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Amen.

15.07.2025 03:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The rookie already going to the dogs.

13.07.2025 22:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wave's End, book #9 in my Mystery/Thriller series, is publishing on September 22, 2025. The pre-order is available now; help me out with the almighty algorithms. www.amazon.com/Waves-End-Po...

10.07.2025 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You need to visit Oregon.

03.07.2025 03:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wave's End, book #9 in my Mystery/Thriller series, will publish on September 22, 2025. The e-book is available now for pre-order on Amazon. Print versions and audiobook will be available on Sept. 22 as well. Yippee! www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGBXYTB...

02.07.2025 22:06 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Not that I'm sticking my head in the sand about the state of the world currently, but some days you just need to think about flowers.

21.06.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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MOURNING BAY, book #6 in my 8-book Mystery/Thriller series, is set on a real-life Pacific Ocean bay in Oregon, and continues to be one of my highest-rated books.

18.06.2025 22:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Compost is your new best friend.

02.06.2025 23:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is it possible to die from pollen? Asking from Oregon's Willamette Valley.

02.06.2025 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Not really an apology.

01.06.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Heartbreaking.

01.06.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, God forbid MAGAs should ever learn anything by going to a decent university.

01.06.2025 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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