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Kay Jennings

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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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It’s #FridayReads time! Let’s share some books and boost all signals. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. Here’s a book full of friendship and love…and creatures from beyond the reef, santería, and vengeance.

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Statement from Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield on Supreme Court Tariff Victory - Oregon Department of Justice SCOTUS STRIKES DOWN TRUMP TARIFFS IN A 6-3 DECISION “Today, the Supreme Court made it clear that no President gets to levy taxes on Americans disguised as tariffs. “At a time when we should all be wor...

Oregon takes down Trump's tariffs. I'm so proud. www.doj.state.or.us/media-home/n...

20.02.2026 18:02 — 👍 11    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

It happens.

08.01.2026 23:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Since it's looking increasingly likely that we're about to enter WWIII, it feels weak to tout one of my books being on sale this week. But I can't think of anything else to do right now but read, and maybe you feel the same. PHANTOM COVE e-book $1.99 for 6 more days.

07.01.2026 16:19 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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For seven days only, my award-winning fifth book, PHANTOM COVE, will be on sale in e-book format for a low $1.99. It's a good story!

06.01.2026 15:59 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Home from a terrific tour of New Zealand, and it's back to work for me tomorrow - working on book #10. Photo is taken from our Milford Mariner overnight cruise on the Sound.

04.01.2026 17:31 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Just completed a magical trip to New Zealand. If you can manage a loooong plane ride, I highly recommend this efficient, friendly, breathtaking country. Photo is me on board the Milford Mariner on the Tasman Sea.

27.12.2025 23:44 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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As the year is drawing to a close and I reminisce about the good things that happened in my life, winning this award is right up there. The book that won, COLD ROCK ISLAND, is worth your time. www.amazon.com/Cold-Rock-Is...

08.12.2025 17:20 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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December is a great time to start a new book series. My 9-book (soon to be 10!) Mystery/Thriller series set on the rugged Oregon coast in a spooky small town makes a terrific gift for the mystery readers on your list. Find them wherever books are sold.

05.12.2025 17:19 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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You're done with turkey and family - time for a new book! Here's a good one set on the spooky Oregon coast. www.amazon.com/Dark-Sand-Po...

30.11.2025 16:55 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Wishing all my U.S. pals a Happy Thanksgiving. Between food and football, here's my fav book in my 9-book series to sink into.

27.11.2025 00:39 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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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 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 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 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 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 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 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 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 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 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 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 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 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 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 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 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 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 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Yeah, Evan Engram - I feel your pain.

17.09.2025 03:44 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 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 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Ditto.

22.08.2025 20:03 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 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 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 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 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Truth, squared.

31.07.2025 22:21 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 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 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 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 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Same as it ever was.

17.07.2025 18:25 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Amen.

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