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.
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...
November 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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...
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.
November 27, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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.
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...
October 31, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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...
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.
October 15, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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.
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.
October 9, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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.
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.
October 6, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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.
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...
September 28, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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...
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...
September 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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...
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...
September 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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...
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.
September 19, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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.
WAVE'S END, book #9 in my Mystery/Thriller series, releases in seven days. Pre-order today, and help me out with the algorithms!
September 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
WAVE'S END, book #9 in my Mystery/Thriller series, releases in seven days. Pre-order today, and help me out with the algorithms!
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.
September 15, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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.
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...
August 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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...
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.
August 2, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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.
Feeling that all is lost and the world stinks currently, it's important to remember that football season starts in 38 days.
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July 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Feeling that all is lost and the world stinks currently, it's important to remember that football season starts in 38 days.
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.
July 20, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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.
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...
July 10, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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...
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...
July 2, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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...
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.
June 21, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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.
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.
June 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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.
Is it possible to die from pollen? Asking from Oregon's Willamette Valley.
June 2, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Is it possible to die from pollen? Asking from Oregon's Willamette Valley.
CODE TSUNAMI, book #3 in my Mystery/Thriller series, is an Amazon Kindle Monthly Deal during June. Grab this highly-rated book now for a low $2.49.
June 1, 2025 at 3:35 PM
CODE TSUNAMI, book #3 in my Mystery/Thriller series, is an Amazon Kindle Monthly Deal during June. Grab this highly-rated book now for a low $2.49.
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May 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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MOURNING BAY, book #6 in my Mystery/Thriller series, continues to be one of the highest-rated books in the series. Kick back and give yourselves a treat this weekend.
May 30, 2025 at 3:39 PM
MOURNING BAY, book #6 in my Mystery/Thriller series, continues to be one of the highest-rated books in the series. Kick back and give yourselves a treat this weekend.
I'm excited to reveal to you the title and cover design for Wave's End, book #9 in my Mystery/Thriller series, to be published in the fall.
May 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I'm excited to reveal to you the title and cover design for Wave's End, book #9 in my Mystery/Thriller series, to be published in the fall.