We welcome Justin Eger to the “CC & JT Amateur Hour” who shares his journey from journalism to fiction writing, discussing the challenges of self-promotion and the inspiration behind his latest book, “The Witness.” He reflects on the impact of the pandemic on his writing, the thematic elements in his work, and the joys andContinue reading “Justin Eger”
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NAN: Jade Griffin
Cassidy Carson and JT Hume from the Nevada Author Network interview Jade Griffin, a multifaceted creator known for her horror adventure novels and contributions to tabletop role-playing games. They explore her creative process, the development of her characters, particularly Lacey Moore, and the unique challenges of merging writing with visual art. Jade shares insights intoContinue reading “NAN: Jade Griffin”
CC on KOLO-TV
CC had the honor and pleasure of appearing on “Morning Break” with Katey Roshetko on KOLO8 in Reno, Nevada. It’s always a pleasure to work with Katey, the consummate professional. In this clip, CC talks about the development of her book “#passionrestored,” including her research and travels to Virginia City and across Nevada to captureContinue reading “CC on KOLO-TV”
Joel C. Flanagan-Grannemann
We welcome Joel C. Flanagan-Grannemann to the “CC and JT Amateur Hour.” Joel is an award-winning fantasy author known for his series “Servants of the Moon and Sun.” He shares the inspiration behind his books, his journey back to writing after a break, and the collaborative process with his wife and editor, Jay-Jay Flanagan-Grannemann. JoelContinue reading “Joel C. Flanagan-Grannemann”
Just Keep Swimming
For episode 230 (not 229) of our award-winning podcast to help writers write, we’re giving ourselves a pep talk. We are rapidly approaching another book release, and as CC says, we’re on a rollercoaster of emotions. We try to answer the Big Question: why do we keep doing this to ourselves? Bottom Line: If you’reContinue reading “Just Keep Swimming”
NAN: Lynda Bailey
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”
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”
Author Interview: Jacci Turner
Northern Nevada writer Jacci Turner joins the CC and JT Amateur Hour to chat about her new book, “Wind Catcher.” She talks about her inspirations and how she creates books with a positive view of life. We had fun with our Seven Questions:-What was your “I am a real honest-to-goodness writer” moment?-Who is your writingContinue reading “Author Interview: Jacci Turner”
Schedule
For Episode 225 of our award-winning podcast for writers, we set ourselves up for disappointment. We often say that “writing is a solo project done on the public stage,” meaning we’re alone in our endeavors, but that’s not true. We rely on beta readers, editors, and cover designers to produce the best book possible. WeContinue reading “Schedule”