Hello from the Worldwide Headquarters, and we are back after one-thousand-mile roundtrip to Cedar City, Utah. It was actually 1,055 miles, so here’s fifty-five free miles for your own adventures. š We traveled back and forth across the great Silver State of Nevada, taking the opportunity to drive on the Extraterrestrial Highway and the LoneliestContinue reading “Cedar City”
Author Archives: JT Hume
Brains
Our brains are not braining today, so this podcast is short and sweet. Short for us, anyway. We did a book signing at the Carson Mall on Mothers Day, and we want to thank Magical Moments for hosting and feeding us. Kudos to them. Aside from that, we mostly talked about our books, and howContinue reading “Brains”
Production
In this episode of the podcast where “Production Values go to Die,” CC and I give the ten-thousand-foot view of writing, editing, and producing a self-published book. Google AI gave us these stages of production: Manuscript Development & EditingProduction & DesignDistribution SetupMarketing & LaunchPost-Launch & Management The two of us are always deep into oneContinue reading “Production”
Sam Robb
Urban fantasy is a genre that allows writers to blend the real world with magical elements, creating stories that captivate readers’ imaginations. In this episode of “The CC&JT Amateur Hour,” we chat with with Sam Robb, a talented author known for his unique approach to urban fantasy. Together, weāll delve into essential techniques for writingContinue reading “Sam Robb”
Scams
Bookmark this page: Publishing Scam Alerts via the Authors Guild. One of the many unfortunate outcomes of the rise of Artificial Intelligence in the Writing Business is the increase of scams aimed at authors desperate for public exposure. Sophisticated emails with specific details about our books claim they will help us gain a wider audienceContinue reading “Scams”
Ruben Elustondo
In todayās global literary landscape, the stories we tell often reflect our personal journeys, shaped by our experiences and interactions with diverse cultures. As writers, we are not only creators but also observers, capturing the essence of humanity in our narratives. In this podcast, we delve into the remarkable journey of Ruben Elustondo, an authorContinue reading “Ruben Elustondo”
Kindness, Please
Happy Easter, everyone, or as the kids call it: Happy Zombie Jesus Day (no offense intended). “The CC & JT Amateur Hour” is a podcast “to help writers write.” Today, we go off of that beaten track for the most part to talk religion and politics. I suppose this is a vent session that wasContinue reading “Kindness, Please”
The Truckee Literary Crawl: A Celebration of Words and Community
The literary world can often feel isolated for writers and readers alike, but local community leaders like Jeff Brunings are taking the lead to highlight the fantastic literary artists in northern California and Nevada. In this special episode of the āCC & JT Amateur Hour,ā Ā we explore the Truckee Literary Crawl, an inspiring event thatContinue reading “The Truckee Literary Crawl: A Celebration of Words and Community”
Dr. Dan Morgan
On our writer’s podcast journey, CC and I have been privileged to meet authors with authentic and unique life experiences, but few are more special than Dr. Dan Morgan. In the world of writing, many aspiring authors grapple with the same question: What makes my story worthy of being told? This question is particularly poignantContinue reading “Dr. Dan Morgan”
Disappointment
Yeah, that old feeling again. If Two Moore Books, LLC, had a third partner, “Disappointment” would probably be their name. Perhaps our expectations are too high, but it was a rough week between Book Release Day and making the tough decision about taking our cross-country trip. We are not alone, of course, so we usedContinue reading “Disappointment”