We should have skipped the podcast this week. Why? We were all over the place: -Nanowrimo-The Shining-Surgery-Time Change-Veterans Day-“Read” & “Write”-Indiana Jones Yeah, it was that kind of podcast. If you’re brave, have a listen and let us know what you think. TIA! LYL!
Author Archives: JT Hume
NaNoWriMo
First the commercial: If you have a few minutes, please take a listen to CC’s and my weekly podcast for writers. We may not be particularly successful at the writing gig except in our own minds, so as they say, “those who can’t, teach.” We’ve learned a few things along the way and are happyContinue reading “NaNoWriMo”
Podcast: Happy Nevada Day!
On the real Nevada Day 2021, we blabbed about: Our 6:30 writers project. Lots about Nanowrimo. Halloween and Nevada Day in Carson City, Nevada. My cochlear implant surgery. All this and more! Feedback always welcome! Have a listen and thank you!
Where Is Tomorrow?
If you have the misfortune of reading my books, you may pick up a sense of optimism. I believed in the happy ending, and a happy ending with light and music. I’m not so sure now. Confessing a secret: I’m a Trekker since the original series first aired. Dating myself, yes, but I remember whenContinue reading “Where Is Tomorrow?”
Podcast: Kindness
The one where we talk how random acts of kindness can change lives, and how kindness can make your characters richer and three-dimensional. We pull out a couple of examples from our own lives. Have a listen and let us know what you think. TIA! LYL!
Risky Business
If you listened to our podcast from today (Sunday, October 17, 2021), we touched on “taking risks,” the fundamental difference between CC’s and my writing styles. I enjoy going “when angels fear to tread,” and CC likes to work with “cozy romances,”: a genre where the reader feels as safe as her characters and theContinue reading “Risky Business”
Podcast: Context & Perspective
We chatted about maintaining perspective and providing context in our writing and real life. We also talked about the value of taking risks in writing, and we did some serious couples counseling. Have a listen and tell us how we did! TIA! LYL!
Writers and Disappointment
[Note: this post is written to accompany CC’s and my podcast on how writers can deal with disappointment. There’s great ideas there, too. Have a listen!] Writing a book makes us vulnerable to a wide range of emotions, not unlike falling in love. There’s the same highs of accomplishment, passion, and excitement, but there’s alsoContinue reading “Writers and Disappointment”
Podcast: Disappointment
The one where we discuss Success’s more common sibling: Disappointment. We offer our experiences and some ideas that may help writers manage their response to rejection. No spoilers. Here you go! Please let us know what you think. Thank you! LYL!
Podcast: Comfort Zones & Singing
The one where we sing and laugh and drink coffee, and we do an actual podcast! We chat about our comfort zones before before, during, and after the pandemic. We also talk about our current works in progress. We hope we put a smile on your face. Have a listen and let us know whatContinue reading “Podcast: Comfort Zones & Singing”