Cassidy Carson & JT Hume

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.

You can also hear this podcast on Spotify!

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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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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!

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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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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.

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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.

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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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!

Traditional Publishing

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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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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!

Brains

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Our brains are not braining today, so this podcast is short and sweet. Short for us, anyway.

We did a book signing at the Carson Mall on Mothers Day, and we want to thank Magical Moments for hosting and feeding us. Kudos to them. Aside from that, we mostly talked about our books, and how much we appreciate it when people buy them and leave reviews. In fact, if you love any book, leaving a review and telling your friends about the book is the best thing you can do for a writer. Please do that.

If you averse 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.

Appearances:
– I’m at Comma Coffee two or three times a week. Stop by and say hi.
– May 25: 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 13: We may be 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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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!

Production

In this episode of the podcast where “Production Values go to Die,” CC and I give the ten-thousand-foot view of writing, editing, and producing a self-published book. Google AI gave us these stages of production:

Manuscript Development & Editing
Production & Design
Distribution Setup
Marketing & Launch
Post-Launch & Management

The two of us are always deep into one of these stages, and since we often have overlapping manuscripts, we can be at different stages at the same time. Sometimes we forget how complex these stages are.

Just in this podcast, we mentioned these partners who help publish our books:

Jack in the Box (coffee!), Red Adept, Teri Case, Comma Coffee, Sierra Arts Foundation, 99Designs, Book Sirens, Brewery Arts Center, Atticus, Amazon, Kobo, Draft2Digital, Google Books, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, InDesign, and Microsoft Word.

(Reminder: 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.)

Appearances:
– I’m at Comma Coffee two or three times a week. Stop by and say hi.
– May 10: We’ll have a table at the Mother’s Day event at the Carson Mall.
– May 25: 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 13: We may be 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 at Red Adept.
– I’m tapping at a new book. Details will come out later.

That’s all for now. Be especially careful out there. LYL!

This podcast can also be heard 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!

Sam Robb

Urban fantasy is a genre that allows writers to blend the real world with magical elements, creating stories that captivate readers’ imaginations. In this episode of “The CC&JT Amateur Hour,” we chat with with Sam Robb, a talented author known for his unique approach to urban fantasy. Together, we’ll delve into essential techniques for writing compelling narratives that resonate with readers.

Sam emphasizes the importance of seamlessly integrating magical elements into a realistic setting. This requires careful consideration of how magic interacts with the urban environment. By establishing clear rules for magic in your story, you create a believable world that readers can immerse themselves in. Sam notes that in his novel “Sigils,” the protagonist’s graffiti art inadvertently opens a gateway to the magical world, showcasing how everyday actions can lead to extraordinary consequences. Together, Sam’s mixture of the real and the fantasy promises to take you on an unforgettable literary journey.

Want to dive deeper into the world of urban fantasy? Check out Sam Robb’s works or start writing your own magical tale today!

On the technical side, Sam has an excellent press kit. All writers: Be Like Sam. Where you can find him on the Information Superhighway:

Website: https://samrobbwrites.com
Facebook: https://facebook.com/samrobbwrites
Twitter/X: https://x.com/samrobbwrites
Substack: https://samrobbwrites.substack.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/samrobbwrites
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/samrobb
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/samrobb
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21563661.Sam_Robb

This podcast can also be heard 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!

Scams

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Bookmark this page: Publishing Scam Alerts via the Authors Guild.

One of the many unfortunate outcomes of the rise of Artificial Intelligence in the Writing Business is the increase of scams aimed at authors desperate for public exposure. Sophisticated emails with specific details about our books claim they will help us gain a wider audience for “a nominal fee.”

A quick Google search (ironically via their AI) categorizes these scams into four general categories:

Impersonation and Phishing Scams,
Upfront Fee Scams,
Marketing, PR, and Review Scams, and
Freelance Writing Scams.

The one we see the most is the Book Club scam: someone claims to represent a book club with “hundreds of members,” and they will share our book with those members for a fee. Another one we got hit with this week was someone claiming to represent a legitimate publisher, but a quick internet search revealed the IP address on their server was created the day before the email. Yeah, no.

Nobody should have access to your money or your dreams without your permission, so when you see these unsolicited emails: hesitate, stop, and research. Do not click any links inside the email. Open another browser window and check out the sender and their organization.

Bottom Line: if it sounds to good to be true, it absolutely is too good to be true.

Manuscript Status:
– The sequel to #passionrestored is with CC. Release in late May or early June.
– CC is also digging into Battle Born Bride. She talks about fast-drafting it.
– The sequel to Finding Salvation is at Red Adept.
– I’m tapping at a new book. Details will come out later.

That’s all for now. Be especially careful out there. LYL!

This can also be heard 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!

Ruben Elustondo

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In today’s global literary landscape, the stories we tell often reflect our personal journeys, shaped by our experiences and interactions with diverse cultures. As writers, we are not only creators but also observers, capturing the essence of humanity in our narratives. In this podcast, we delve into the remarkable journey of Ruben Elustondo, an author who has transformed his life experiences into captivating literature.

Ruben is an Argentine author whose life path has taken him across several countries and cultures. Having been born in Argentina and later working extensively throughout Latin America, the United States, and beyond, Ruben’s experiences in different environments have significantly influenced his writing. He has authored eight novels and a collection of poems, drawing from his rich life experiences to create compelling narratives that resonate with readers on a universal level.

Ruben emphasizes the importance of being a professional observer, particularly as a writer. He shares that the experiences and behaviors he has witnessed during his travels often find their way into his books, allowing readers to relate to the narratives on a personal level.

You can learn more about Ruben Elustondo and his literary works at his website https://rubenbooks.com/

He is on Facebook at https://facebook.com/rubenelustondo and Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rubenelustondo/

This podcast can also be heard 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!

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