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”
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The Truckee Literary Crawl: A Celebration of Words and Community
The literary world can often feel isolated for writers and readers alike, but local community leaders like Jeff Brunings are taking the lead to highlight the fantastic literary artists in northern California and Nevada. In this special episode of the “CC & JT Amateur Hour,” we explore the Truckee Literary Crawl, an inspiring event thatContinue reading “The Truckee Literary Crawl: A Celebration of Words and Community”
Dr. Dan Morgan
On our writer’s podcast journey, CC and I have been privileged to meet authors with authentic and unique life experiences, but few are more special than Dr. Dan Morgan. In the world of writing, many aspiring authors grapple with the same question: What makes my story worthy of being told? This question is particularly poignantContinue reading “Dr. Dan Morgan”
Gail Grant Park
“The CC & JT Amateur Hour” checks in with Gail Grant Park, a military spouse turned author, who shares her experiences in writing, cultural immersion, and the craft of storytelling. Originally from Massachusetts, she embarked on her writing journey in 2019 and has crafted a unique voice that resonates in her novels. Her debut work,Continue reading “Gail Grant Park”
Hamster Wheel
Hello from the Worldwide Headquarters of Two Moore Books, LLC, and we are busy, which is the topic of today’s podcast. CC and I have been on the “independent writing hamster wheel” since long before we retired. We’d work, we write, we sleep, and we do it all over again. Many of you do theContinue reading “Hamster Wheel”
Ron Roman
On the “CC & JT Amateur Hour,” we interview Ron Roman, a retired professor and author, who shares insights into his writing journey, the themes of his book “Of Ashes and Dust,” a Finalist in the Chanticleer International Book Awards. The discussion explores the post-apocalyptic genre, character development, and the unique perspectives of those livingContinue reading “Ron Roman”
VL ‘Tori’ Stuart
In our latest episode of the “CC&JT Amateur Hour,” we welcome VL “Tori” Stuart, a retired psychologist and author living in Costa Rica. Tori shares her journey from psychology to writing, her experiences as an expat, and her insights into the dystopian genre. Tori’s writing journey began organically, and we mean that in the literalContinue reading “VL ‘Tori’ Stuart”
Be Nice to Betas
Hi, all. It’s writers podcast time and we hit a lot of sweet spots today, starting with the reminder that baseball season starts after today’s Super Bowl. Woo, sports ball! But seriously, folks, CC and I had a fun chat today about our current and upcoming books in 2026, including the St. Patricks Day releaseContinue reading “Be Nice to Betas”
KJ Waters
We here at the “Amateur Hour” invite writers to join us to chat about the craft of writing. This week, KJ Waters shares her journey as a writer, detailing her experiences from the initial inspiration sparked by natural disasters to the challenges of marketing her books. She discusses the evolution of her writing process, theContinue reading “KJ Waters”
Writing Technology
For this episode of the “CC & JT Amateur Hour,” we discuss the tools of the writing trade. During our professional experience as authors, we’ve seen a few things, as the saying goes. CC and I took typing classes back in the day, and we’ve seen and used all flavors of PC word processors upContinue reading “Writing Technology”