Local News

“The CC & JT Amateur Hour” got airtime on Reno, Nevada station KOLO8. CC and I were interviewed by Katey Roshetko for their Morning Break Show. Nohemy Velasco at the the Sierra Arts Foundation (SAF) posted to Facebook that “A Sheriff in Nevada” may be purchased Sierra Arts Depot Gallery and Bookstore in downtown Sparks,Continue reading “Local News”

Nevada Brown

Know a writer or someone who wants to be a writer? Then forward this post to them and invite them to listen to our writers podcast. Thank you! Episode 195: “Home Means Nevada.” While neither of us are natives, CC’s and my Silver State roots run very deep to the point that between us, weContinue reading “Nevada Brown”

What Happened to ZOEY?

Know a writer or someone who wants to be a writer? Then forward this post to them and invite them to listen to our writers podcast. Thank you! What happened to ZOEY? We had a book release schedule that included a calendar with cover reveal, pre-sale, and the actual release date.  Then that all disappeared.Continue reading “What Happened to ZOEY?”

Big News

We are happy and honored to announce that our little podcast to help writers write was recognized by the Women Podcaster’s Network. The “CC and JT Amateur Hour” received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category. Our award sponsor, Alex Sanfilippo from Podmatch, said the following at Friday’sContinue reading “Big News”

Build Local

Know a writer or someone who wants to be a writer? Then forward this post to them and invite them to listen to our writers podcast. Thank you! Marketing is a humongous lift for us, and with a hundred different social media platforms, perhaps an impossible lift. We’re finding some success by “building local beforeContinue reading “Build Local”

Meeting the Public

Know a writer or someone who wants to be a writer? Then forward this post to them and invite them to listen to our writers podcast. Thank you! Episode 190 is a low-powered affair as we emerge from COVID. September 29 and September 30 are the last days to vote for CC in the Women’sContinue reading “Meeting the Public”

Catching Up

Episode 189 of our writers podcast for writers is “a book is judged by its cover.” Like it or not, potential readers will pay attention to your book for barely a second unless something from the cover grabs their attention. We talked about those challenges and two book cover contests today: Serving Salvation and Zoey. Continue reading “Catching Up”

Three Truths & A Lie

Know a writer or someone who wants to be a writer? Then forward this post to them and invite them to listen to our writers podcast. Thank you! Episode 188 of our podcast for writers is a fun one for us and we hope it’s fun for you, too.  Like everyone, we’ve lived some interestingContinue reading “Three Truths & A Lie”

Race to Wrigley

CC and I did our annual “Race to Wrigley” 5K this morning, and we’re happy and proud to support the chosen charity of our Chicago Cubs. As noted on their website, “Proceeds from the race will benefit Cubs Charities and its mission is to mobilize the power of sport to champion youth, families and communities.Continue reading “Race to Wrigley”

Portland Again

Know a writer or someone who wants to be a writer? Then forward this post to them and invite them to listen to our writers podcast. Thank you! Hello from Portland, Oregon, our second Portland this year after our trip to Maine. Episode 181 is a shorter podcast (with no video) as we are onContinue reading “Portland Again”