Cassidy Carson and JT Hume from the Nevada Author Network welcome spicy romance author and theater major Lynda Bailey to discuss her journey in writing, the appeal of small-town settings, and the importance of happily-ever-after (HEAs) in romance. They explore common misconceptions about romance writers, the balance of language in spicy romance, and the valueContinue reading “NAN: Lynda Bailey”
Author Archives: JT Hume
Dr. Deborah Derrickson Kossmann
“The CC & JT Amateur Hour” is honored and humbled to host Dr. Deborah Derrickson Kossmann who discusses her memoir ‘Lost Found Kept,’ which explores her complex relationship with her mother and the impact of hoarding on their family dynamics. The discussion delves into the themes of loss, discovery, and the emotional journey of writingContinue reading “Dr. Deborah Derrickson Kossmann”
NAN: Jacci Turner
In this episode of the Nevada Author Network podcast, we are joined by Jacci Turner, a prominent figure in the Northern Nevada writing community. We discuss Jacci’s journey as an author, her experiences with writing for different age groups, and the influence of her background as a marriage and family therapist on her work. TheContinue reading “NAN: Jacci Turner”
June 2025
For episode 229 of our award-winning podcast, we had a great June with so much fun. Starting off, CC finally got to do our title and cover reveal of #Passionrestored, years in the making. She received love for the cover, and the book is getting preorders on Amazon. We’ll get it up on the otherContinue reading “June 2025”
NAN: Suzanne Morgan Williams
In this week’s engaging podcast episode for the Nevada Author Network, JT Hume, Cassidy Carson, and Suzanne Morgan Williams delve into Suzanne’s writing journey, including her notable works “Bull Rider” and “Sierra Blue.” From the time Suzanne wrote her first book, “Made in China, Ideas and Inventions from Ancient China,” to the present, her workContinue reading “NAN: Suzanne Morgan Williams”
Rich Moreno
It Is not an understatement to label Rich Moreno as a “Nevada history legend.” The former publisher of Nevada Magazine based in Carson City, he is the author of fourteen books, including Frontier Fake News: Nevada’s Sagebrush Hoaxsters and Humorists for the University of Nevada Press and The Roadside History of Nevada for Mountain Press.Continue reading “Rich Moreno”
NAN: Sue Dugan
Never judge a book by the cover. Sue may look like someone’s mother and grandmother, but she likes to write fantasy and science fiction. The weird speculative fiction really gets her imagination working overtime. She likes writing about time travel, reincarnation, soul swapping, and weird scientific experiments Oh, and yes, she’s a mother and grandmotherContinue reading “NAN: Sue Dugan”
Highway 50
For episode 228 of our award-winning podcast for writers, we’re on America’s Loneliest Road. You can have the usual (and expensive) fun in a Disney park or on a beach somewhere, or you can find adventure on Highway 50 that intersects Nevada from west to east. We traveled this long and winding road this weekContinue reading “Highway 50”
NAN: Teresa Breeden
The Nevada Author Network welcomes Teresa Breeden to the microphone. Teresa (pen name: Tori Briar) is a poet/writer who finds her inspiration when writing for her family. A proud Loyola Marymount Lion, she graduated with her English degree (writing emphasis) and a passion to create art, whether it be with words in the heart ofContinue reading “NAN: Teresa Breeden”
Kendall Brown
For our Sunday podcast, we had the privilege and honor to interview Kendall Brown, a northern Nevada writer who, in her words, “is a proud Marine Corps wife, a passionate small business owner, an experienced dog trainer, and the engaging author of two award-winning books: ’10 Secrets of a Lazy Dog Trainer’ and ‘Let’s GetContinue reading “Kendall Brown”