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.
PUBLICATION UPDATE: Vengeance Falls e-book is available on Amazon on Tuesday, 9/22(pre-order today); Print versions available to order NOW at your local bookstores and libraries, and on Amazon on Friday, 9/25. Audiobook available on approximately 10/3. Happy reading!
September 20, 2026 at 10:03 PM
PUBLICATION UPDATE: Vengeance Falls e-book is available on Amazon on Tuesday, 9/22(pre-order today); Print versions available to order NOW at your local bookstores and libraries, and on Amazon on Friday, 9/25. Audiobook available on approximately 10/3. Happy reading!
See that book on the bottom right? VENGEANCE FALLS, my 10th book, will publish on September 29. Find it wherever books are sold. It's a good story!
September 16, 2026 at 11:06 PM
See that book on the bottom right? VENGEANCE FALLS, my 10th book, will publish on September 29. Find it wherever books are sold. It's a good story!
I'm happy to tell you that VENGEANCE FALLS, book #10 in my award-winning Mystery/Thriller series, is now available for pre-order. Publication date is September 29, and all formats will be available that day. Thanks to all you lovely readers out there! www.amazon.com/Vengeance-Fa...
July 2, 2026 at 9:06 PM
I'm happy to tell you that VENGEANCE FALLS, book #10 in my award-winning Mystery/Thriller series, is now available for pre-order. Publication date is September 29, and all formats will be available that day. Thanks to all you lovely readers out there! www.amazon.com/Vengeance-Fa...
While I'm hard at work on book #10 in my Mystery/Thriller series, here's #9 to catch you up. www.amazon.com/Waves-End-Po...
April 9, 2026 at 5:53 PM
While I'm hard at work on book #10 in my Mystery/Thriller series, here's #9 to catch you up. www.amazon.com/Waves-End-Po...
What's a girl to do when the world is a hot mess? Dig trenches for potatoes. Planting tomorrow!
April 6, 2026 at 1:50 AM
What's a girl to do when the world is a hot mess? Dig trenches for potatoes. Planting tomorrow!
A difficult play for an author to see, but it's powerful and John Lithgow is wonderful.
March 31, 2026 at 5:20 PM
A difficult play for an author to see, but it's powerful and John Lithgow is wonderful.
Spring is sprung in Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Goose visit our lower pond.
March 31, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Spring is sprung in Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Goose visit our lower pond.
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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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February 20, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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.
(45% off!) www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316...
bookshop.org/p/books/hous...
(45% off!) www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0316...
bookshop.org/p/books/hous...
Oregon takes down Trump's tariffs. I'm so proud. www.doj.state.or.us/media-home/n...
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...
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February 20, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Oregon takes down Trump's tariffs. I'm so proud. www.doj.state.or.us/media-home/n...
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.
January 7, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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.
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!
January 6, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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!
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.
January 4, 2026 at 5:31 PM
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.
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.
December 27, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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.
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...
December 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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...
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.
December 5, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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.
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.