Doing Book Events

Hello from Carson City, Nevada, and if this is your first experience with the “CC & JT Amateur Hour,” welcome and glad to have you along. First: Please vote for Two Moore Books, LLC in the Nevada Appeal’s “Best of Carson City 2026” contest. Winners get huge local exposure. Scroll down to “Community” and “MostContinue reading “Doing Book Events”

TC Ross

In the world of fantasy literature, the blend of traditional storytelling with modern elements can create captivating narratives that resonate with readers. T.C. Ross, a native Texan and fantasy author, exemplifies this unique approach in her latest work, which draws inspiration from folklore and historical events. In our podcast, we’ll delve into T.C. Ross’s writingContinue reading “TC Ross”

Reading Chapter One

Good day from the Worldwide Headquarters of the “CC&JT Amateur Hour” where “Production Values Go To Die.” Today’s podcast is the usual polyglot of subjects and happenings, notably about our outing to the Churchill County Library in Fallon, Nevada. Thank you to Magdalena and her great team for inviting us. We answered questions about ourContinue reading “Reading Chapter One”

Traditional Publishing

I finished writing another book. That’s not news or a surprise because CC and I are a pair of passionate paragraph producers, but this particular first draft took over my life for two months. The editing phase will do the same, but I’m good with that. I believe in this book so hard, I amContinue reading “Traditional Publishing”

Cedar City

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. 😉 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”

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, we’ll 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 today’s 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”