The one where we talk how random acts of kindness can change lives, and how kindness can make your characters richer and three-dimensional. We pull out a couple of examples from our own lives. Have a listen and let us know what you think. TIA! LYL!
Category Archives: Podcast
Risky Business
If you listened to our podcast from today (Sunday, October 17, 2021), we touched on “taking risks,” the fundamental difference between CC’s and my writing styles. I enjoy going “when angels fear to tread,” and CC likes to work with “cozy romances,”: a genre where the reader feels as safe as her characters and theContinue reading “Risky Business”
Podcast: Context & Perspective
We chatted about maintaining perspective and providing context in our writing and real life. We also talked about the value of taking risks in writing, and we did some serious couples counseling. Have a listen and tell us how we did! TIA! LYL!
Writers and Disappointment
[Note: this post is written to accompany CC’s and my podcast on how writers can deal with disappointment. There’s great ideas there, too. Have a listen!] Writing a book makes us vulnerable to a wide range of emotions, not unlike falling in love. There’s the same highs of accomplishment, passion, and excitement, but there’s alsoContinue reading “Writers and Disappointment”
Podcast: Disappointment
The one where we discuss Success’s more common sibling: Disappointment. We offer our experiences and some ideas that may help writers manage their response to rejection. No spoilers. Here you go! Please let us know what you think. Thank you! LYL!
Podcast: Comfort Zones & Singing
The one where we sing and laugh and drink coffee, and we do an actual podcast! We chat about our comfort zones before before, during, and after the pandemic. We also talk about our current works in progress. We hope we put a smile on your face. Have a listen and let us know whatContinue reading “Podcast: Comfort Zones & Singing”
Podcast: Little Women
The one where CC explains how Little Women by Louisa May Alcott helped shape her as a person and writer. JT gives his impression of the book through viewing the 1994 movie adaptation. We thoroughly spoil the novel from cover to cover, but considering it was first released in 1868, we’re okay with that. WeContinue reading “Podcast: Little Women”
Podcast: A Writer’s Journey
The one where we talk about “A Hero’s journey” as outlined by Joseph Campbell, but has been used in literature for hundreds of years. A lot of serious spoilers in this podcast: Star Wars, Treasure Island, Lord of the Rings, The Matrix, Spaceballs, King Arthur, Hunger Games, The 300, Harry Potter, Flash Gordon. And theContinue reading “Podcast: A Writer’s Journey”
A Writer’s Podcast
Cassidy Carson and I have been writing for a few years now, and while success has eluded us, we’ve learned the basics about the writing gig. We created the “CC and JT Amateur Half Hour” to share our wisdom, for what it’s worth. These thirty-minute episodes are CC and me to sitting down to talkContinue reading “A Writer’s Podcast”
Podcast: A Writer’s Trauma
The one where we remember. We all carry trauma in some way, whether it’s 9-11, the sudden death of a loved one, or growing up in a difficult home. We talk what writers should consider when using traumatic event in their books, or even if writers should use those events. Triggers:9-11Pearl HarborDeathLoveCOVID Please be thoughtfulContinue reading “Podcast: A Writer’s Trauma”