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”
Category Archives: Podcast
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”
TC Ross
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 writingContinue reading “TC Ross”
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,Continue reading “June 2026 Newsletter”
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”
Cedar City
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 LoneliestContinue reading “Cedar City”
Brains
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 howContinue reading “Brains”
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”