Two Hearts and One Braincell: Cassidy Carson & JT Hume Amateur Hour

Jade Griffin, a multifaceted author and illustrator, returns to the Nevada Author Network to discuss her creative process, the interplay between tabletop gaming and writing, and the challenges of marketing as an independent author.Jade describes herself as a "creative firestorm," seamlessly balancing her roles as an author and illustrator. Her works span horror adventure novels and tabletop role-playing games, particularly for the Call of Cthulhu system. Jade's interactive approach to storytelling is evident in her unique promotional strategy. At conventions, she offers collectible badge ribbons to players who participate in her games, enhancing the experience and building a community around her work.She highlights her upcoming projects and reflects on her past works, emphasizing the importance of connection and creativity in her literary endeavors.You can learn more about Jade at her website https://jadegriffinauthor.com/You can find her on Facebook and BluSky.You can find her books at the Sierra Arts Foundation Depot Gallery and Bookstore, and on Amazon.You can learn more about the Sierra Arts Foundation at ⁠https://sierraarts.orgYou can contact Two Moore Books, LLC via their main website at ⁠https://www.carsonhume.com+++Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers, publishers, and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our human-authored book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast, “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” has recorded hundreds of episodes, and our mission is to “help writers write.”Two of our books were “Finalists” in the 2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards. We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. We support the Nevada Author Network with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.New and current newsletter subscribers can receive a free epub or PDF of “Finding Salvation Part One” by subscribing to our newsletter! Reach out to us via our Contact Page for more information. You can also read our books for free through your local library.Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠For those who listen on their way to work, we are on these fine podcast platforms: ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠Pocket Casts⁠, and ⁠Radio Public⁠.Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.⁠please buy us coffee!

In our latest episode of the “CC&JT Amateur Hour,” we welcome VL “Tori” Stuart, a retired psychologist and author living in Costa Rica. Tori shares her journey from psychology to writing, her experiences as an expat, and her insights into the dystopian genre.Tori's writing journey began organically, and we mean that in the literal sense. She noticed the absence of a gardening column in a local expat newspaper, so she approached the editor and began writing. This initial foray into writing not only earned her fan mail but also sparked her passion for storytelling. Her first serious writing experience opened the door to novel writing, leading to her latest work, "Zade," her first dystopian novel.Our conversation explores the themes of hope in dystopian fiction, the challenges of marketing books, and the impact of personal experiences on writing. Tori emphasizes the importance of standing against evil and the struggles of crafting a compelling blurb for her upcoming novel. The episode concludes with Tori's reflections on her past and where listeners can find her work.You can find VL Stuart on her website at https://authorvlstuart.com/Tori is on Facebook where she is the group admin for  “Marketing for Indies."+++Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers, publishers, and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our human-authored book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast, “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” has recorded hundreds of episodes, and our mission is to “help writers write.”Two of our books were “Finalists” in the 2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards. We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. We support the Nevada Author Network with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.New and current newsletter subscribers can receive a free epub or PDF of “Finding Salvation Part One” by subscribing to our newsletter! Reach out to us via our Contact Page for more information. You can also read our books for free through your local library.Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠For those who listen on their way to work, we are on these fine podcast platforms: ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠Pocket Casts⁠, and ⁠Radio Public⁠.Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.⁠please buy us coffee!

Hi, all. It's writers podcast time and we hit a lot of sweet spots today, starting with the reminder that baseball season starts after today's Super Bowl. Woo, sports ball!But seriously, folks, CC and I had a fun chat today about our current and upcoming books in 2026, including the St. Patricks Day release of "Finding Salvation." Three novellas in one book. yay!CC talks about her Restless Series books in which she hopes the second book will be released in April or May. You should really check out the first book.We spend some time in the podcast praising our partners in our books' creative process: the Beta readers. We are so grateful to these literary warriors for accepting the responsibility of reading and critiquing our manuscripts. Their fresh eyes are so important to produce the best copy possible. We provide ideas and thoughts that are mostly centered on one thought: be nice to your Beta readers. 🫶🫶🫶 Reminders on our upcoming book releases, all in 2026:March: “Finding Salvation the Book.” This is the compilation of the novellas outlining what happened on Earth when the Salvation departed the solar system. The first novella in on Amazon for 99 cents.April to June: “Restless Spirits Book 2.” The sequel to #passionrestored, this book will involve new characters in the same setting as Book 1. “Restless Spirits Book 3” may be published here, too.July: The next “Finding Salvation” book. What happened to the people who were left behind on Earth?October: Two books will be released on Nevada Day (October 31) because they are both set in Nevada. CC will release “Battle Born Bride” and I will release the fourth book in the “A Sheriff in Nevada” series. More details to follow.We hope that you enjoy our insights, and we thank you for following along. LYL!+++Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers, publishers, and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our human-authored book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast, “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” has recorded hundreds of episodes, and our mission is to “help writers write.”Two of our books were “Finalists” in the 2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards. We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. We support the Nevada Author Network with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.New and current newsletter subscribers can receive a free epub or PDF of “Finding Salvation Part One” by subscribing to our newsletter! Reach out to us via our Contact Page for more information. You can also read our books for free through your local library.Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠For those who listen on their way to work, we are on these fine podcast platforms: ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠Pocket Casts⁠, and ⁠Radio Public⁠.Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.⁠please buy us coffee!

In a return engagement, the Nevada Author Network welcomes back Suzanne Morgan Williams, a prolific writer and teacher. She discusses the importance of community in writing, the themes of war and recovery in her new book 'Seeing Daylight', and the challenges and joys of character development. Suzanne shares insights on the role of setting in storytelling and her upcoming writing classes aimed at inspiring future writers. The conversation emphasizes the significance of art and storytelling in society, especially in times of need.Her latest book, "Seeing Daylight," set to release on February 10th, serves as an example of her personal connections to her literary art. The book follows the journey of Ben, a 19-year-old veteran dealing with the aftermath of his experiences in combat, including PTSD and traumatic brain injury. Suzanne's decision to tackle such complex themes stemmed from her desire to shed light on the realities faced by veterans and their families, something she witnessed firsthand.Her books are a testimony to strength, service, and community.You can find Suzanne on her website at https://www.suzannemorganwilliams.comYou can also find her on Facebook.You can learn more about the Sierra Arts Foundation at ⁠https://sierraarts.org+++Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers, publishers, and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our human-authored book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast, “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” has recorded hundreds of episodes, and our mission is to “help writers write.”Two of our books were “Finalists” in the 2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards. We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. We support the Nevada Author Network with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.New and current newsletter subscribers can receive a free epub or PDF of “Finding Salvation Part One” by subscribing to our newsletter! Reach out to us via our Contact Page for more information. You can also read our books for free through your local library.Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠For those who listen on their way to work, we are on these fine podcast platforms: ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠Pocket Casts⁠, and ⁠Radio Public⁠.Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.⁠please buy us coffee!

We here at the “Amateur Hour” invite writers to join us to chat about the craft of writing. This week, KJ Waters shares her journey as a writer, detailing her experiences from the initial inspiration sparked by natural disasters to the challenges of marketing her books. She discusses the evolution of her writing process, the importance of planning in a series, and the influence of her favorite authors.She began her writing journey in 2005, spurred by the dramatic backdrop of four major hurricanes striking Florida shortly after she moved there with her young children. This tumultuous period ignited her creativity, leading her to explore the idea of time travel, inspired by her love for Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series. KJ realized that the excitement of hurricanes intertwined with time travel could form the basis of a captivating narrative. She spent ten years crafting what she initially thought would be a single book. However, as she shared her ideas with friends, they encouraged her to expand her story into a series. KJ also reflects on the balance between creativity and the business side of writing, offering insights into the realities of being an independent author. The discussion culminates in a fun segment where KJ answers unique questions about her life and writing philosophy, leaving listeners with valuable takeaways about the writing journey.You can learn more about KJ and access her books at her website: https://www.kjwaters.com/Her books are available at Amazon, and her social media includes Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter/X. +++Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers, publishers, and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our human-authored book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast, “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” has recorded hundreds of episodes, and our mission is to “help writers write.”Two of our books were “Finalists” in the 2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards. We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. We support the Nevada Author Network with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.New and current newsletter subscribers can receive a free epub or PDF of “Finding Salvation Part One” by subscribing to our newsletter! Reach out to us via our Contact Page for more information. You can also read our books for free through your local library.Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠For those who listen on their way to work, we are on these fine podcast platforms: ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠Pocket Casts⁠, and ⁠Radio Public⁠.Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.⁠please buy us coffee!

For this episode of the "CC & JT Amateur Hour," we discuss the tools of the writing trade. During our professional experience as authors, we've seen a few things, as the saying goes. CC and I took typing classes back in the day, and we've seen and used all flavors of PC word processors up to and including the most recent version of Microsoft Word.We had the recent privilege of interviewing two writers who, in their own ways, represent the yin and yang of the modern set of writing tools and technology. Arnie Bernstein uses typewriters to create his manuscripts, and Kendall Brown uses virtual reality and ChatCGT to support her creative process.CC and I discuss these methodologies and technologies, noting that each has their strengths and weaknesses. We also make clear we do not advocate the illegal use of AI to infringe on the literary artist's creative works. We do try to predict the future which may include platforms like Amazon and Google imposing their technologies and policies on self-published writers.It's a complex issue, and we encourage you to check out Arnie's, Kendall's, and this podcast before flaming us. 😄 Upcoming book releases, all in 2026. These are working titles:March: “Finding Salvation the Book.” This is the compilation of the novellas outlining what happened on Earth when the Salvation departed the solar system. The first novella in on Amazon for 99 cents.April: “Restless Spirits Book 2.” The sequel to #passionrestored, this book will involve new characters in the same setting as Book 1.June: “Restless Spirits Book 3.” More details to follow.July: The next “Finding Salvation” book. What happened to the people who were left behind on Earth?October: Two books will be released on Nevada Day (October 31) because they are both set in Nevada. CC will release “Battle Born Bride” and I will release the fourth book in the “A Sheriff in Nevada” series. More details to follow.We hope that you enjoy these and other podcasts, and we thank you for following along. LYL!+++Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers, publishers, and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our human-authored book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast, “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” has recorded hundreds of episodes, and our mission is to “help writers write.”Two of our books were “Finalists” in the 2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards. We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. We support the Nevada Author Network with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.New and current newsletter subscribers can receive a free epub or PDF of “Finding Salvation Part One” by subscribing to our newsletter! Reach out to us via our Contact Page for more information. You can also read our books for free through your local library.Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠For those who listen on their way to work, we are on these fine podcast platforms: ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠Pocket Casts⁠, and ⁠Radio Public⁠.Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.⁠please buy us coffee!

We’ve been blessed to interview authors around the world, and it was a double pleasure for us to interview a Windy City writer. Chicago’s very own Arnie Bernstein shares his journey as a writer, delving into the emotional weight of writing historical narratives, particularly focusing on the “Bath Massacre: America's First School Bombing” and “Swastika Nation: Fritz Kuhn and the Rise and Fall of the German-American Bund”.Arnie reflects on the importance of character-driven storytelling and the influence of history on his work. He also offers insights into the challenges of the writing life, the significance of independent bookstores, and the joy of immersing oneself in the creative process. He discusses his unique writing process that involves using typewriters for first drafts.You can learn more about Arnie and his books at his website https://www.arniebernstein.comArnie endorses bookshop.org because it directly supports independent writers.You can also find him at LinkedIn, Facebook, and BlueSky.+++Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers, publishers, and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our human-authored book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast, “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” has recorded hundreds of episodes, and our mission is to “help writers write.”Two of our books were “Finalists” in the 2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards. We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. We support the Nevada Author Network with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.New and current newsletter subscribers can receive a free epub or PDF of “Finding Salvation Part One” by subscribing to our newsletter! Reach out to us via our Contact Page for more information. You can also read our books for free through your local library.Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠For those who listen on their way to work, we are on these fine podcast platforms: ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠Pocket Casts⁠, and ⁠Radio Public⁠.Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.⁠please buy us coffee!

We welcome author Kendall Brown back to the Amateur Hour to discuss the challenges and joys of writing, particularly in the context of dog training. They explore the creative drain and decision fatigue that writers often face, the signs of burnout, and the importance of finding an escape from the pressures of writing.Kendall shares her own innovative tools for inspiration, including the use of AI and immersive environments, while also addressing the role of technology in writing, dog training, and marketing. The discussion emphasizes the value of human creativity and the need for balance in a technology-driven world.Kendall’s books have been recognized with awards and numerous positive reviews, and she was a finalist in the 2025 International Book Awards, one of the world’s most extensive and prestigious international book awards for mainstream, indie, and self-published titles.Her books, "10 Secrets of a Lazy Dog Trainer" and "Let's Get A Dog!" are available on Amazon. You can learn more about her business is customk9servicedogs.com+++Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers, publishers, and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our human-authored book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast, “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” has recorded hundreds of episodes, and our mission is to “help writers write.”Two of our books were “Finalists” in the 2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards. We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. We support the Nevada Author Network with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.New and current subscribers can receive a free epub or PDF of “Finding Salvation Part One” by subscribing to our newsletter! Reach out to us via our Contact Page for more information.Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠For those who listen on their way to work, we are on these fine podcast platforms: ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠Pocket Casts⁠, and ⁠Radio Public⁠.Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.⁠please buy us coffee!

It's time to drop another writer's podcast on you and drop some names, too: Alane, Chaz, Jennifer, Cheryl, Jacci, and Teri. (Those links are our fellow authors. Please click and give them your love.)Welcome back to the podcast that "helps writers write," and 2026 is shaping up to be another fun and busy year.Much of our time is chatting about fans, the ones we see at book signings and the ones who reach out over the internet. CC and I are gratified by how passionate people are about their own writing and about our books, and we learn something new every single time we come in contact with everyone. As we say in the podcast, they keep us energized about writing and they help keep us honest, too. We also chat about Chicago sports and jumping on/off bandwagons. That's why you see Pope Leo XIV.We would like to thank James Raquepau and Kendall Brown for appearing on the podcast. Kendall's episode will be posted on Wednesday, January 14th.Upcoming book releases, all in 2026. These are working titles:March: "Finding Salvation the Book." This is the compilation of the novellas outlining what happened on Earth when the Salvation departed the solar system. The first novella in on Amazon for 99 cents.April: "Restless Spirits Book 2." The sequel to #passionrestored, this book will involve new characters in the same setting as Book 1.June: "Restless Spirits Book 3." More details to follow.July: The next "Finding Salvation" book. What happened to the people who were left behind on Earth?October: Two books will be released on Nevada Day (October 31) because they are both set in Nevada. CC will release "Battle Born Bride" and I will release the fourth book in the "A Sheriff in Nevada" series. More details to follow.Do you want to receive a free e-copy of "Finding Salvation Part One"? New and current subscribers can receive a free epub or PDF of "Finding Salvation Part One" by subscribing to our newsletter! Reach out to us via our Contact Page for more information.We hope that you enjoy these and other podcasts, and we thank you for following along. LYL!+++Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers, publishers, and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our human-authored book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast, “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” has recorded hundreds of episodes, and our mission is to “help writers write.”Two of our books were “Finalists” in the 2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards. We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. We support the Nevada Author Network with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.New and current subscribers can receive a free epub or PDF of "Finding Salvation Part One" by subscribing to our newsletter! Reach out to us via our Contact Page for more information.Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠For those who listen on their way to work, we are on these fine podcast platforms: ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠Pocket Casts⁠, and ⁠Radio Public⁠.Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.⁠please buy us coffee!Photo credit: Pope Leo XIV. Ann Muñoz via Chicago Sun-Times July 2025

James Raquepau shares insights into his writing journey, focusing on his semi-historical fantasy series, the Destiny Cycle. He discusses the challenges and joys of revisiting and expanding his work, the unique appeal of blending history with fantasy, and the intricate process of audiobook production and marketing.His books are inspired by Celtic history and legends, and he pays special attention to incorporating personal family elements into his characters. James also reflects on his own writing philosophy, the importance of character development, and offers valuable advice for aspiring authors.You can learn more about James at his website https://www.destinycycle.com/His books are available on Amazon, Apple, B&N, Kobo, Google, Smashwords, and IngramSpark. His social media includes Facebook and Instagram.+++Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers, publishers, and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our human-authored book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast, “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” has recorded hundreds of episodes, and our mission is to “help writers write.”Two of our books were “Finalists” in the 2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards. We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. We support the Nevada Author Network with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠For those who listen on their way to work, we are on these fine podcast platforms: ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠Pocket Casts⁠, and ⁠Radio Public⁠.Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.⁠please buy us coffee!

Before we dive into the meat of today's show, CC and I will be doing a live podcast on YouTube on Wednesday, December 31 at 6:00pm Pacific time (Los Angeles time) just for the heck of it. It'll be our first live podcast, so a thousand things might go wrong (and probably will). We're hoping that you'll join us and ask questions.https://youtu.be/0U56RlxGnZgToday's podcast was the big flashback episode to a very busy 2025. We didn't realize just how busy. It started with the formation of our LLC to creating a second podcast that features Nevada literary artists. If you want to see the details, here's the list.One more important point: we're having a paperback sale over on our bookstore. Four titles for $12.99 (plus S/H/Tax) with a free backpack and bookmark thrown in for good measure. Details are here. Enjoy today's podcast, and as always, thank you for your kind attention. We couldn't do this without you. Happy New Year!+++Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers, publishers, and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our human-authored book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast, “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” has recorded hundreds of episodes, and our mission is to “help writers write.”Two of our books were “Finalists” in the 2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards. We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. We support the Nevada Author Network with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠For those who listen on their way to work, we are on these fine podcast platforms: ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠Pocket Casts⁠, and ⁠Radio Public⁠.Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.⁠please buy us coffee!

Returning to our podcast for a second engagement, Gavin Black discusses his latest book, “Journey Through the Forgotten,” which intertwines personal family stories with themes of Alzheimer's and Irish mythology. The conversation explores the emotional journey of dealing with memory loss, the writing process, and the influences that shape a writer's work.Gavin shares personal anecdotes, the challenges of publishing, and the joy of connecting with readers, especially children. The episode includes his reflections on unexpected life experiences and encouragement for aspiring writers with him noting that Life experiences, both good and bad, influence writing. Gavin encourages aspiring writers to follow their passions.You can learn more about Gavin on his website https://gavinblackwrites.com/His book, “The Friend Exchange,” is available on Amazon.You can also find him on Facebook.This podcast is also available on Spotify.+++Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers, publishers, and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our human-authored book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast, “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” has recorded hundreds of episodes, and our mission is to “help writers write.”Two of our books were “Finalists” in the 2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards. We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. We support the Nevada Author Network with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.⁠please buy us coffee!

Our mission here at the "CC & JT Amateur Hour" is to "help writers write," and part of our madness is to publicly examine our creative motivations. In this episode, we dive into why we write and don't write about graphic sex.This is not then general, ten-thousand-foot view that we've done in previous episodes. We talk about our motivations, challenges, and prejudices about our characters having sex in our books. We go deep and, as always, CC and I learn something new about each other, even after 40+ years of intimate monogamy.We ask our fellows writers to chime in on the subject: how far do your character go, and why or why not do you go there? Add your comments below. +++We send our thanks to Mr. Bill Brown for organizing the writers event at the Reno Public Market on Saturday, December 6. We had a lot of fun and managed to sell books. Win-win!If you want to us catch in person:Saturday, December 13: Nevada State Museum in Carson City.Sunday, December 14: Sierra Arts Foundation, Riverside Gallery, in Reno.CC is writing the sequels to her successful #PassionRestored novel with hopes of both books being released in 2026. The prequels to the “Serving Salvation” series that encompasses three novellas are being edited. Target release date: Valentines Day 2026. (Related: Finding Salvation Part One placed as a finalist in the Nov categories in the 2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards.)We dropped the price of these e-books to 99¢ on Amazon, Apple, B&N, Google, and Kobo:A Sheriff in NevadaFinding Salvation Part OneFrom Tundra to TiaraHope Knocks TwiceLove and Death on I-80 West#PassionrestoredServing Salvation Book OneThe links to these magnificent works of literary art can be found on our Books page. This price change applies to the e-books only. If you’d like an autographed paperback, check out our online bookstore.Enjoy our podcast and, as always, thank you for your support.+++Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers and publishers and are the co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our human-authored book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast, “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” has recorded hundreds of episodes, and our mission is to “help writers write.”Two of our books were “Finalists” in the 2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards. We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. We support the Nevada Author Network with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠For those who listen on their way to work, we are on these fine podcast platforms: ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠Pocket Casts⁠, and ⁠Radio Public⁠.Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.⁠please buy us coffee!

Happy holidays to all who engage in joy and frivolity at this time of year which, considering the number of celebrations there are, means everyone.We're back from West Sacramento after Thanksgiving with the relations, something we're always happy to do. Added bonus: the trip gave us the topic of this week's podcast: getting outside of our comfort zones.Writers are very much creatures of habits, so sometimes our complacency needs a kick in the pants. For us, that meant two nights in the Embassy Suites where they wait on you hand and foot. We're so used to taking care of ourselves at hotels, so to have someone park our car and carry our luggage was surreal.But busting out of comfort zones gives writers material for their books and maybe, just maybe, fresh energy for their manuscript. Check out our discussion.If you want to us catch in person:Saturday, December 6: Reno Public Market in central Reno.Saturday, December 13: Nevada State Museum in Carson City.Sunday, December 14: Sierra Arts Foundation, Riverside Gallery, in Reno.CC is writing the sequels to her successful #PassionRestored novel with hopes of both books being released in 2026. The prequels to the "Serving Salvation" series that encompasses three novellas are being edited. Target release date: Valentines Day 2026. (Related: Finding Salvation Part One placed as a finalist in the Nov categories in the 2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards.)We dropped the price of these e-books to 99¢ on Amazon, Apple, B&N, Google, and Kobo:A Sheriff in NevadaFinding Salvation Part OneFrom Tundra to TiaraHope Knocks TwiceLove and Death on I-80 West#PassionrestoredServing Salvation Book OneThe links to these magnificent works of literary art (😉) can be found on our Books page. This price change applies to the e-books only. If you’d like an autographed paperback, check out our online bookstore.Enjoy our podcast and, as always, thank you for your support.+++Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers and publishers and are the co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our human-authored book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast, “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” has recorded hundreds of episodes, and our mission is to “help writers write.”Two of our books were "Finalists" in the 2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards. We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. We also support the Nevada Author Network with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠For those who listen on their way to work, we are on these fine podcast platforms: ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠Pocket Casts⁠, and ⁠Radio Public⁠.Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.⁠please buy us coffee!

“The CC & JT Amateur Hour” welcomes children book authors and IT wizards Lingarasu Kittusamy and Darani Kettimuthu to the podcast. They are using innovative technologies, their own artistic expertise, and feedback from their family to bring new books to the public.Our conversation with Lingarasu and Darani explores the journey of creating children's books, emphasizing the importance of starting with personal experiences and gradually expanding to a broader audience. They shared their insights on focusing on family engagement before reaching out to the public, highlighting the success of initial efforts with their own child and friends.This is both an interesting and fantastic interview with insights on developing and publishing books for children. Please check it out.You can find their extensive inventory on Amazon.+++Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers and publishers and are the co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our growing book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast, “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” has recorded over 230 episodes, and our mission is to “help writers write.” Two of our books were "Finalists" in the 2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards. We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. We also support “The Nevada Author Network” with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠For those who listen on their way to work, we are on these fine podcast platforms: ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠Pocket Casts⁠, and ⁠Radio Public⁠.Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.⁠please buy us coffee!

On the Nevada Author Network, Nikolai Wisekal discusses the critical decision authors face between writing for creativity and pursuing publishing. He notes publishing is basically a professional promise between a business and a reader, bringing with it their expectations and demands. Creativity, on the other hand, is literary art for the author, allowing the writer to have total freedom over cover art, the manuscript, and associated work products such as blurbs.Nikolai also spends time on the business of releasing chapters via a membership service such as Patreon and the now defunct Amazon Vella. He outlines why releasing chapters one at a time to subscribers can be a challenge, especially to readers who are used to having the entire book in their hands.The podcast closes with an in-depth discussion on how writers can be successful at book signings. Nikolai wrote the attached guide from his own experiences (PDF).+++You can find Nikolai at his website https://nikolaiwisekal.com/He is on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nwisekalHis Patreon site is https://www.patreon.com/NikolaiWisekalChapters of "Scales and Pages" are available as an audio experience on YouTube at:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHFiLw8VXO9ahB1hhbtB1NBxeMDHPHvNE +++Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers, publishers, and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our growing book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast mission for “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” is to “help writers write.” We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. We also support “The Nevada Author Network” with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠For those who listen on their way to work, we are on these fine podcast platforms: ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠Pocket Casts⁠, and ⁠Radio Public⁠.Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.⁠please buy us coffee!

Before we dive into the meat of the podcast, we completely forgot to mention that Zoey and Finding Salvation Part One placed as finalists in their respective categories in the 2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards. To say this recognition is an honor is an understatement. We send our sincerest thanks to our creation team of our fabulous Beta readers, Teri Case and Red Adept Editing. Thank you to everyone who was involved.While we were doing a book signing at Comma Coffee this week, I found that A Sheriff in Nevada received a 1-star written review from a local reader. I like 1-star reviews because it tells potential readers that someone who doesn't know the writer read the book. This particular review gave CC and me a chance to talk about reviews in general. Spoiler: yeah, I pushed back a little.We dropped the price of these e-books to 99¢ on Amazon, Apple, B&N, Google, and Kobo:A Sheriff in NevadaFinding Salvation Part OneFrom Tundra to TiaraHope Knocks TwiceLove and Death on I-80 West#PassionrestoredServing Salvation Book OneThe links to these magnificent works of literary art (😉) can be found on our Books page. This price change applies to the e-books only. If you’d like an autographed paperback, check out our online bookstore.If you want to meet up with us, we'll be at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City for their holiday fest on Saturday, December 13, and the Sierra Arts Foundation in Reno on Sunday, December 14. We're working on a possible third December date, too. More details to come.If you are a member of the Sierra Arts Foundation and have books in their bookstores, we invite you to join us on the Nevada Author Network. If you are a writer looking to publicize your books on an award-winning podcast with tens of followers, reach out to us through our Contact page.Enjoy our podcast and, as always, thank you for your support.+++Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers, publishers, and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our growing book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast mission for “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” is to “help writers write.” We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. We also support “The Nevada Author Network” with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.⁠please buy us coffee!

In this episode of our award-winning podcast where we "help writers write," we talk at length about the power of writing a series.Frankly, I never intended to write a series and, in fact, was adamant against them because I felt them to be constricting. I like the "freewheeling" feeling of creating new universes, but then there's a price for creating interesting characters. Readers always want to know what happens to them. Even when I finished the complete "Serving Salvation" trilogy, I got requests for Book Four (face palm).We discuss the pros and cons of doing a series, including the financial cost.Related to that was our talk about the success of our 99¢ sales. We have set the price of Book One of our seven series at that low prices, and the readers responded. At this time, we've only made the change to the Amazon e-books, but we're going to expand that to the other major platforms (Apple, B&N, Google, and Kobo). We'll report back on the results.We chatted about our appearance at the Reno Barnes and Noble, which did not turn out as we had hoped. We did get to watch and talk to people, and CC got all purtified and everything as you can see from the above picture.We'll be at Comma Coffee in downtown Carson City on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, beginning at 9:00am. A portion of our book sales will to the Nevada Department of Veteran Services Suicide Prevention Program.As always, we want to thank Teri Case and Red Adept for their fantastic service to our cause, and we also appreciate our fan club and roadies, Capa and Dan.Don't forget to check out our online bookstore with a little bit of swag.Thank you for following along and please reach out if you have questions or suggestions.+++Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers, publishers, and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our growing book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast mission for “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” is to “help writers write.” We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. We also support “The Nevada Author Network” with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.⁠please buy us coffee!

In this episode of our award-winning podcast, we are yet again recovering from an outdoor writing event. We set up a booth at the Nevada Day Parade, and we met with diverse personalities and passionate writers, and we managed to sell books. We talk about things we’ve learned from outdoor writing events, including be prepared for all kinds of weather. Our mantra is: "We sold more books here than if we stayed home and sold zero."We talked about one of the best World Series that wasn’t the Cubs 2016 series, and our hats are off to both teams who played their hearts out. Darn shame one team had to lose.This week we joined friends and colleagues as we bid farewell to Guy Rocha, a personality who needs no introduction if you’re a true Nevadan.If you want to meet us, we will be at the Reno Barnes and Noble on Saturday, November 8. Come on down and buy a lot of books.Finally, our devious plan to point attention at our books is working. People are snatching up the first in the below series now that they’re priced at 99¢ on Amazon:A Sheriff in NevadaFinding Salvation Part OneHope Knocks Twice (The Emma Parks CPS Novels)Love & Death on I-80 West (The Tucci Chronicles)Serving Salvation Book OneThank you for following along and please reach out if you have questions or suggestions.+++Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers, publishers, and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our growing book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast mission for “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” is to “help writers write.” We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. We also support “The Nevada Author Network” with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.

Sheryl Green is the author of "You Had Me At No," and in this engaging conversation with CC and JT from the "CC & JT Amateur Hour," she discusses her journey as a writer and the importance of setting boundaries to prevent burnout. She shares insights on prioritizing responsibilities, the psychology behind saying no, and navigating toxic work cultures. She makes the significant point that many people take on responsibilities that aren't theirs due to a desire to please others.Sheryl also delves into her writing process, the emotional challenges of writing, and the influences that shape her work. The discussion highlights the cathartic nature of writing and the significance of sharing personal experiences to help others.You can learn more about Sheryl, her writing, and her speaking engagements at https://sherylgreenspeaks.com/. The links to her book, "You Had Me at No," can be found there, including one to Amazon.She's on Instagram athttps://www.instagram.com/sherylgreenspeaks/Sheryl is also on LinkedIn athttps://www.linkedin.com/company/sheryl-green-speaks/+++Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers, publishers, and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our growing book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast mission for “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” is to “help writers write.” We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. We also support “The Nevada Author Network” with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.⁠please buy us coffee!