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 ofContinue reading “Robert F. Lowell”
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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 releasedContinue reading “Stop. Collaborate.”
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 ofContinue reading “Priya Hutner”
Doing Book Events
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 “MostContinue reading “Doing Book Events”
Reading Chapter One
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 ourContinue reading “Reading Chapter One”
Traditional Publishing
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 amContinue reading “Traditional Publishing”
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 & EditingProduction & DesignDistribution SetupMarketing & LaunchPost-Launch & Management The two of us are always deep into oneContinue reading “Production”
Scams
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 audienceContinue reading “Scams”
Ruben Elustondo
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”
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”