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!
Author Archives: JT Hume
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”
Comfort Foods
I binged on Sex Education this week, an energetic coming-of-age series out of Britain about teenagers and adults obsessed with (surprise) sex and relations. The entire show has an exceptionally talented cast, crew, writing staff, and music managers. I’m invested in the characters and was happy to hear that we’ll be seeing Moordale High inContinue reading “Comfort Foods”
Podcast: Little Women
The one where CC explains how Little Women by Louisa May Alcott helped shape her as a person and writer. JT gives his impression of the book through viewing the 1994 movie adaptation. We thoroughly spoil the novel from cover to cover, but considering it was first released in 1868, we’re okay with that. WeContinue reading “Podcast: Little Women”
Podcast: A Writer’s Journey
The one where we talk about “A Hero’s journey” as outlined by Joseph Campbell, but has been used in literature for hundreds of years. A lot of serious spoilers in this podcast: Star Wars, Treasure Island, Lord of the Rings, The Matrix, Spaceballs, King Arthur, Hunger Games, The 300, Harry Potter, Flash Gordon. And theContinue reading “Podcast: A Writer’s Journey”
A Writer’s Podcast
Cassidy Carson and I have been writing for a few years now, and while success has eluded us, we’ve learned the basics about the writing gig. We created the “CC and JT Amateur Half Hour” to share our wisdom, for what it’s worth. These thirty-minute episodes are CC and me to sitting down to talkContinue reading “A Writer’s Podcast”
Podcast: A Writer’s Trauma
The one where we remember. We all carry trauma in some way, whether it’s 9-11, the sudden death of a loved one, or growing up in a difficult home. We talk what writers should consider when using traumatic event in their books, or even if writers should use those events. Triggers:9-11Pearl HarborDeathLoveCOVID Please be thoughtfulContinue reading “Podcast: A Writer’s Trauma”
A Letter to the Past
Dear younger me – Hello from 2021! No, I’m not joking. This is a letter written forty years after your first serious attempt to dabble in fiction. Still have doubts it’s you/me? Let me regale you with a tale about a young lad and his “love” for his music teacher. Now that I proved IContinue reading “A Letter to the Past”
Podcast: 14,339 Days of Marriage
The one where we go way off script and talk about the successes and challenges of our 39-year marriage. Triggers:Toothpaste CapsDomestic AbuseDeathMoneyChildren We unpacked a lot in thirty minutes. Have a listen and let us know what you think. Thank you! LYL!
Podcast: Writer’s Magic
The one where we talk about using my “Four S’s” tools to fill and enhance a book: Sounds, Sights, Smell, Sex. Writers will hears the pros and cons of each. Mentioned: The Grapes of Wrath, The Old Man and The Sea, Cannery Row, Emperor’s New Groove, Dune, Moonlighting Here you go! Let us know whatContinue reading “Podcast: Writer’s Magic”