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 authorContinue reading “Ruben Elustondo”
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Kindness, Please
Happy Easter, everyone, or as the kids call it: Happy Zombie Jesus Day (no offense intended). “The CC & JT Amateur Hour” is a podcast “to help writers write.” Today, we go off of that beaten track for the most part to talk religion and politics. I suppose this is a vent session that wasContinue reading “Kindness, Please”
Dr. Dan Morgan
On our writer’s podcast journey, CC and I have been privileged to meet authors with authentic and unique life experiences, but few are more special than Dr. Dan Morgan. In the world of writing, many aspiring authors grapple with the same question: What makes my story worthy of being told? This question is particularly poignantContinue reading “Dr. Dan Morgan”
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”
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”
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”
Writing Technology
For this episode of the “CC & JT Amateur Hour,” we discuss the tools of the writing trade. During our professional experience as authors, we’ve seen a few things, as the saying goes. CC and I took typing classes back in the day, and we’ve seen and used all flavors of PC word processors upContinue reading “Writing Technology”