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. š 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”
Category Archives: Retirement
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”
Ruben Elustondo
In todayās 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”
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 āCC & JT Amateur Hour,ā we interview Ron Roman, a retired professor and author, who shares insights into his writing journey, the themes of his book āOf Ashes and Dust,ā 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”
KISS
Welcome back to the podcast where we “help writers write,” and today’s important subject is how to “Keep It Simple, Silly.” We were planning another cross-country trip recently when we realized we were making our lives harder than they needed to be. Not only did we take a step back, we realized that, hey, maybeContinue reading “KISS”
Fun with Fans
It’s time to drop another writer’s podcast on you and drop some names, too: Alane, Chaz, Jennifer, Cheryl, Jacci, and Teri. (Those links are our fellow authors. Please click and give them your love.) Welcome back to the podcast that “helps writers write,” and 2026 is shaping up to be another fun and busy year.Continue reading “Fun with Fans”
James Raquepau
James Raquepau shares insights into his writing journey, focusing on his semi-historical fantasy series, the Destiny Cycle. He discusses the challenges and joys of revisiting and expanding his work, the unique appeal of blending history with fantasy, and the intricate process of audiobook production and marketing. His books are inspired by Celtic history and legends,Continue reading “James Raquepau”
Farewell to 2025
Before we dive into the meat of today’s show, CC and I will be doing a live podcast on YouTube on Wednesday, December 31 at 6:00pm Pacific time (Los Angeles time) just for the heck of it. It’ll be our first live podcast, so a thousand things might go wrong (and probably will). We’re hopingContinue reading “Farewell to 2025”