I’ve been inexcusably lazy about pushing our seven 99¢ books, so here are they are and their links in a single place. They are all Book One’s in their respective series, and the blocks below are their Amazon links. They can also be found on Apple, B&N, Google, and Kobo. This series has been comparedContinue reading “99 Cent Update”
Author Archives: JT Hume
Gail Grant Park
“The CC & JT Amateur Hour” checks in with Gail Grant Park, a military spouse turned author, who shares her experiences in writing, cultural immersion, and the craft of storytelling. Originally from Massachusetts, she embarked on her writing journey in 2019 and has crafted a unique voice that resonates in her novels. Her debut work,Continue reading “Gail Grant Park”
Hamster Wheel
Hello from the Worldwide Headquarters of Two Moore Books, LLC, and we are busy, which is the topic of today’s podcast. CC and I have been on the “independent writing hamster wheel” since long before we retired. We’d work, we write, we sleep, and we do it all over again. Many of you do theContinue reading “Hamster Wheel”
Ron Roman
On the “CC & JT Amateur Hour,” we interview Ron Roman, a retired professor and author, who shares insights into his writing journey, the themes of his book “Of Ashes and Dust,” a Finalist in the Chanticleer International Book Awards. The discussion explores the post-apocalyptic genre, character development, and the unique perspectives of those livingContinue reading “Ron Roman”
Unboxing Salvation
We received a box of “Finding Salvation: Three Novellas in One Book,” so here’s the video of the unboxing. We’ve heard from other writers about the surreal feeling of holding a physical book that only existed in our imaginations, followed by the migration to Google Docs, Microsoft Word, email attachments, and finally in ePub andContinue reading “Unboxing Salvation”
KISS
Welcome back to the podcast where we “help writers write,” and today’s important subject is how to “Keep It Simple, Silly.” We were planning another cross-country trip recently when we realized we were making our lives harder than they needed to be. Not only did we take a step back, we realized that, hey, maybeContinue reading “KISS”
VL ‘Tori’ Stuart
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 literalContinue reading “VL ‘Tori’ Stuart”
Cover Reveal & ARC
Got a new book coming out on March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day), and here is the cover for y’all. Another wonderful work of art by Thakshila Bandara on 99Designs. Incredibly talented and professional, he gets my highest recommendation. Before I dive into the meat of the post, would you like to be an Advanced ReviewContinue reading “Cover Reveal & ARC”
Be Nice to Betas
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 releaseContinue reading “Be Nice to Betas”
KJ Waters
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, theContinue reading “KJ Waters”