Cassidy Carson & JT Hume

Robert F. Lowell

In a world where the literary landscape continuously evolves, many writers find their unique voices through various experiences and challenges. For this, we welcome Robert F. Lowell to the “CC & JT Amateur Hour,” a science fiction and fantasy writer who has transitioned from academic writing to storytelling in imaginative realms. Together, the three of us explore his insights on writing, the shifts in style from non-fiction to fiction, and the importance of bringing readers into new worlds.

Robert is an emerging voice in the science fiction and fantasy genres, and he has a unique background of academic and speculative fiction writing. He has embraced the science fiction and fantasy genre, creating immersive experiences for his readers that have gained fans and international writing awards. A world traveler and Twenty-First Century Renaissance man, his diverse experiences have enriched his storytelling, allowing him to explore themes of power, technology, and the human condition through speculative fiction.

Please join us to hear Robert explain how every writer’s path is unique, filled with learning experiences that shape their craft. The key in this journey is to embrace the journey and create meaningful narratives that transport the reader to a whole new world.

You can learn more about Robert F. Lowell via his website at https://robertflowell.com and via his social media sites at Instagram and Facebook. You can sign up for his newsletter here.

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Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers, publishers, and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our human-authored book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast, “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” has recorded hundreds of episodes, and our mission is to “help writers write.” We support the Nevada Author Network with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.

Two of our books were “Finalists” in the 2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards. We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. JT was voted as one of the top three most popular authors in Carson Now’s “2026 Carson City Local Favorites.”

New and current newsletter subscribers can receive a free epub or PDF of “Finding Salvation Part One” by subscribing to our newsletter! Reach out to us via our Contact Page for more information. You can also read our books for free through your local library.

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Stop. Collaborate.

First: If you are reading this on Sunday, June 28, today is the last day to 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 “Most Unique Business.” You can vote once a day. Thank you!

Second: CC released her latest book on June 26, her birthday. “Haunt Season” is the second book in the Restless Spirits” series, and it is available in the usual places. We’ll post it to our online bookstore as soon as we have copies.

Third: We’re America’s Cutest Couple (see above picture). But seriously, folks, we’ve entered ourselves in another contest for visibility and cash prizes: “One adorable couple will share their love story in a Variety Magazine advertorial, take home $20,000, and enjoy an unforgettable dinner date in the Hollywood Hills with Jeff & Emilie Goldblum.” More details to come!

The meat of today’s podcast “Collaboration,” the act of two people joining forces to debate and complete a project. We collaborated a few years ago to write “From Tundra to Tiara,” where we alternated writing chapters from the female (CC) and male (me) points of view. Yesterday, we talked for three hours about the prequel to this book, and we mapped out most of the details. We’ll start writing it this year sometime.

Finally, we did a fun interview with Priya Hutner about her award-winning book, “Chasing Nirvana.” She shared her unique insights into the art of memoir writing. This week, we sat down with Robert F. Lowell to hear about his writing style and life adventures. Super fascinating guy. We’ll post the interview on Sunday, July 5.

Appearances (updated on June 28):
– July 10: I’ll be reading “Sheriff” to the residents at Atria Summit Ridge.
– July 11: We’ll signing books at Hollow and Quill in Reno, Nevada.
– July 18: We will be back at the Reno Public Market.
– July 19: CC will be reading to the residents at Atria Summit Ridge.
– August 25: CC will be doing an author talk at the Churchill County Library.
– September 19: We will be at Reno Pagan Pride Project at Idlewild Park.
– October: many events. More information as we get closer.

Manuscript Status:
– CC is also digging into Battle Born Bride. She talks about fast-drafting it.
– The sequel to Finding Salvation is with me. Release date is July 24.

A reminder: If you are adverse to big box websites (*cough* Amazon), we have a handy little online bookstore of our own. We earn the largest percent of profits from this store, so please consider it. If you’re in the Carson City-Reno-Douglas-Dayton area, we will refund the shipping fees and meet you in the public location of your choosing. If you are outside that area, we will refund you the difference on the shipping fees once we get a final number.

That’s all for now. Take care of you. LYL!

You can also hear this podcast on Spotify!

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Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.

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Priya Hutner

Memoirs are experiencing a significant surge in popularity. But what makes a memoir resonate with readers? “The CC & JT Amateur Hour” sits down with Priya Hutner, a community leader and author of the award-winning memoir “Chasing Nirvana: A Seeker’s Story of Love, Loss, and Liberation.” She shares her unique insights into the art of memoir writing and the personal journey that shaped her narrative. Together, we explore the themes of her memoir, the writing process, and the lessons learned along the way.

Priya views her memoir not only as a spiritual adventure but also as a cautionary tale for those seeking guidance in unconventional communities. The writing process required Priya to confront this past, excavating painful memories and emotions. She describes sending early chapters to friends for feedback, which helped her recognize the depth of her feelings formed during these years, and she learned the importance of telling her story authentically.

“Chasing Nirvana,” is not just a personal account; it’s a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

You can find more about Priya at her website, and you can find her on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Threads.

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Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.

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Review: “Zoey”

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Sincere thanks to Detask Reviews for their kind words about “Zoey.” This appeared on Twitter/X this morning, and it is an unsolicited review. This book has always been a favorite of mine, and one reviewer said it was “literary” in their opinion.

“Zoey” is available on the major platforms (Amazon, B&N, etc.) and through our online bookstore where we earn the largest profits for our works. If you’re in the Carson City-Reno-Douglas-Dayton area, we will refund the shipping fees and meet you in the public location of your choosing. If you are outside that area, we will refund you the difference on the shipping fees once we get a final number.

Thank you! 💖

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Doing Book Events

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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 “Most Unique Business.” You can vote once a day until June 28. Thank you!

Next: CC’s next book is available for preorder! Haunt Season is the second book in the “Restless Spirits” series and it is live on Amazon right now. We’re posting it on the other platforms this week. Preorder your copy today!

Book cover for 'Hauntseason: Restless Spirits Book Two' featuring a silhouette of two faces formed by colorful foliage, set against a graveyard backdrop under a full moon.

In the last week, we’ve done three book signing events and all were an adventure unto themselves. We talked about the lessons learned here:

June 6: The Sierra Arts Bookfest in Sparks, Nevada was a gathering of local authors who are members of the Sierra Arts Foundation. We spoke to many people, which is the fun part, and we experienced Mother Nature in her full, wind-blown glory. We’re looking forward to next year!

June 12: Bub’s Bookstore in Carson City opened! We were privileged to participate in their ribbon-cutting ceremonies and chat with our fellow authors, notably Jacci Turner (buy her books!). If you’re in the area, please go to Bub’s early and often. We need to support our local bookstores!

June 13: Nevada Pride at the Brewery Arts was hot and fun! We had a booth right in front of the stage, and we enjoyed live music all day. Everyone was happy and smiling and dancing. We’re sticking a pin in this annual event.

Appearances (updated on June 20):
– July 10: I’ll be reading “Sheriff” to the residents at Atria Summit Ridge.
– July 11: We’ll be on a writers panel at Hollow and Quill in Reno, Nevada.
– July 18: We may be back at the Reno Public Market.
– July 19: CC will be reading to the residents at Atria Summit Ridge.
– August 25: CC will be doing an author talk at the Churchill County Library.
– September 19: We may be at Reno Pagan Pride Project at Idlewild Park.
– October: many events. More information as we get closer.

Manuscript Status:
– CC is also digging into Battle Born Bride. She talks about fast-drafting it.
– The sequel to Finding Salvation is with me. Release date is July 24.

That’s all for now. Take care of you. LYL!

You can also hear this podcast on Spotify!

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Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.

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TC Ross

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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 writing journey, her influences, and the innovative techniques she employs to craft her stories.

Her writing is heavily influenced by folklore and mythology, which she weaves into her narratives. Growing up, she was captivated by tall tales and mythologies from various cultures, which inspired her storytelling approach. T.C. cites C.S. Lewis as a primary influence, noting how Lewis adeptly connected ancient myths to contemporary storytelling. This seamless integration of traditional tales within modern narratives helped Ross understand the potential of fantasy literature.

Want to learn about the role of mythology in modern storytelling? Check out T.C. Ross!

Here’s where you can learn more about her via her website at https://tcross.us/ or Substack at https://substack.com/@writertcross.

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Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.

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June 2026 Newsletter

Welcome to the Two Moore Books News. Our monthly newsletter provides updates on our works in progress, a roundup of the previous month’s podcasts, upcoming book releases, and details about any events we may be attending. Be sure to share this with anyone who you think might be interested in following our adventures. As always, feel free to contact us through our website www.carsonhume.com if you have questions or suggestions.

Churchill County Library Visit

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JT appeared at the Churchill County Library in Fallon, Nevada, on May 26, 2026. The audience enjoyed his reading of the first chapter of A Sheriff in Nevada and had some interesting questions about his writing process. He also autographed a few books (including the ones on the library shelves!) while he was there. Our thanks go out to library staff, especially Magdalena Biar, for their warm welcome and the delicious snacks they provided.

If you live in the Fallon area, go to https://churchillcountylibrary.org/ to find out which authors will be appearing in the coming weeks. They also provide a lot of fun and family-friendly activities throughout the summer.

Upcoming Events

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The following is a list of the places where we can be found in the coming weeks. As always, please check out www.carsonhume.com for the most up-to-date information about our appearances.

Sierra Arts Bookfest – Sparks: June 6, 2026
Bubs Bookstore Carson City Grand Opening: June 12, 2026
Nevada Pride – Brewery Arts Center Carson City: June 13, 2026
Reno Public Market Author Day (tentative): July 18, 2026
Cassidy Carson at the Churchill County Library: August 25, 2026

Coming Soon!

#HauntSeason Book Two cover featuring silhouettes of two faces surrounded by a tree, against a sunset backdrop with a full moon and gravestones in a cemetery.

As they approach their golden wedding anniversary, Allison and David Manning have had their share of relationship highs and lows. They’ve also become more like caregiver and patient than lovers as Allison loses her hearing. When the couple agrees to film a new web series called “Haunt Season” with the Beyond Investigations team, their life together takes a turn for the surreal. David wonders whether Allison’s violent mood swings could be a side effect of her recent cochlear implant surgery. The investigations team thinks she may be affected by spirits lingering in the haunted locations they’ve been exploring. As Allison’s episodes escalate, David wonders whether he may be running out of time to save both his marriage and his wife.

This second installment of the Restless Spirits series is scheduled to release on June 26, 2026. Book one, #Passionrestored, is now available across all platforms.

First in the Series Sale – Amazon

What do you like to read? If you’re not sure what to pick up next, be sure to check out our 99-cent ebook sale on Amazon. We write in a variety of genres so we may just have something to suit your tastes. For a little romance, you might like either the cozy contemporary From Tundra to Tiara or the paranormal #Passionrestored. Science fiction fans can pick up either Serving Salvation Book One or the first Finding Salvation novella (or both!) to follow an epic story of human survival. Anyone who enjoys tales of the modern west should check out the popular A Sheriff in Nevada while Hope Knocks Twice would appeal to readers who prefer more urban environments. Rounding out the list is the more gritty Love and Death on I-80 West which is a story of redemption featuring graphic situations.

The “CC & JT Amateur Hour” Podcast

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We’re now alternating our regular Sunday morning coffee chats between CC & JT and an author interview every other week. Be sure to check them out!

May 3: Production
May 11: Brains
May 17: Cedar City
May 24: Traditional Publishing
May 31: Reading Chapter Ones

Works in Progress

CC’s Projects: The young adult historical Battle Born Bride is in edits and on track for an October 31, 2026 release.

JT’s Projects: The next book in the Salvation universe is tentatively scheduled for an August 2026 release. In the meantime, JT is hard at work on a new standalone that he may submit to publishing houses.

Two Moore Books Online Bookstore

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Here you can order autographed copies of all our work. We also have book bags available now and are adding new titles all the time so be sure to check out https://carsonhume.square.site.

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Reading Chapter One

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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 our books, and I read chapter one of “A Sheriff of Nevada,” and we had a great time!

Here’s CC’s video of the big dork in the above picture talking about writing. Be kind.

Speaking of “chapter one”: In this podcast, I read chapter one from the draft of my latest SciFi novel that has neither a name or a cover, but those small details did not deter me. I believe in this book and will be marketing it to traditional publishers after creative editor Teri and the Betas are done tearing it apart.

I answered CC’s important question: what about this book had me feverishly finishing the first draft of 111K words in less than sixty days? The answer may surprise you, especially if you’re a woman.

Appearances:
– I’m at Comma Coffee two or three times a week. Stop by and say hi.
– June 6: We’re setting up a booth at the Sierra Arts Foundation Bookfest.
– June 12: We will be meeting and greeting at Bub’s Bookstore‘s grand opening!
– June 13: We will have a table at Nevada Pride via the Brewery Arts Center.
– July 18: We may be back at the Reno Public Market.
– August 25: CC will be doing an author talk at the Churchill County Library.
– October: many events. More information as we get closer.

Manuscript Status:
– The sequel to #passionrestored is almost read for preorder. Release in June.
– CC is also digging into Battle Born Bride. She talks about fast-drafting it.
– The sequel to Finding Salvation is with me. Release date to be determined.

That’s all for now. Take care of you. LYL!

You can also hear this podcast on Spotify!

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Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.

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Traditional Publishing

Spreadsheet showing daily data with dates from May 14 to May 23, 2026, including day names and corresponding numerical values. — pc: me

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 am going to market to the smaller, traditional publishing companies.

Traditional published has it pluses and minuses, many of which I will learn first-hand as I submit the manuscript for review. We talk about all of our processes to get to that point, and my nervousness, in this podcast.

If you would like to beta read this manuscript, reach out and state your case.

Also:
– We send love and strength to all of those affected by the Memorial Day weekend. Many folks are vacationing and partying while others are remembering absent family and friends. You are in our thoughts.
– Simple things make us happy. We got stickers this morning. Joy ensured.
– Related: Yo, Jack in the Box. Sponsor our podcast!

Appearances:
– I’m at Comma Coffee two or three times a week. Stop by and say hi.
– May 26: I’ll be doing an author talk at the Churchill County Library.
– June 6: We’re setting up a booth at the Sierra Arts Foundation Bookfest.
– June 12: We will be meeting and greeting at Bub’s Bookstore‘s grand opening!
– June 13: We will have a table at Nevada Pride via the Brewery Arts Center.
– July 18: We may be back at the Reno Public Market.
– August 25: CC will be doing an author talk at the Churchill County Library.
– October: many events. More information as we get closer.

Manuscript Status:
– The sequel to #passionrestored is with CC. Release in June.
– CC is also digging into Battle Born Bride. She talks about fast-drafting it.
– The sequel to Finding Salvation is with me. Release in July.
– I’m tapping at a new book (77+K words so far!). Details will come out later.

That’s all for now. Take care of you. LYL!

You can also hear this podcast on Spotify!

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For those who listen on their way to work, we are on these fine podcast platforms: ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠Pocket Casts⁠, and ⁠Radio Public⁠.

Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.

⁠please buy us coffee!

Cedar City

A warning sign indicating danger due to unexploded munitions, set against a backdrop of a lake and mountainous terrain under a clear blue sky. — Walker Lake, NV (pc: me)

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 Loneliest Highway in the World while enjoying our home’s vast open spaces. We saw the Clown Motel, Little A’Le’Inn, Caliente Station, Nevada Northern Railroad Museum, and the Cold Springs Pony Express Stop.

Cedar City and the State of Utah was fun, too, and we chat at length about all that, with special attention to the Southern Utah University Campus. If you are a fan of Shakespeare, SUU is a hidden gem!

Speaking of gems:
– At the end of the podcast, CC makes a huge personal announcement that brings (happy) tears to her eyes.
– When we were at the Nevada Northern Railroad Museum, she took video of a steam train approaching the station. The video is appended to our YouTube podcast.

Appearances:
– I’m at Comma Coffee two or three times a week. Stop by and say hi.
– May 26: I’ll be doing an author talk at the Churchill County Library.
– June 6: We’re setting up a booth at the Sierra Arts Foundation Bookfest.
– June 12: We will be meeting and greeting at Bub’s Bookstore‘s grand opening!
– June 13: We have a table at Nevada Pride via the Brewery Arts Center.
– July 18: We may be back at the Reno Public Market.
– August 25: CC will be doing an author talk at the Churchill County Library.
– October: many events. More information as we get closer.

That’s all for now. Take care of you. LYL!

You can also hear this podcast on Spotify!

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Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.

⁠please buy us coffee!

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Review: “Zoey”

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