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”
Category Archives: Travel
Kendall Brown Part Deux
We welcome Carson City author Kendall Brown back to the Amateur Hour to discuss the challenges and joys of writing, particularly in the context of dog training. She explores the creative drain and decision fatigue that writers often face, the signs of burnout, and the importance of finding an escape from the pressures of writing.Continue reading “Kendall Brown Part Deux”
Gavin Black Part Deux
Returning to our podcast for a second engagement, Gavin Black discusses his latest book, “Journey Through the Forgotten,” which intertwines personal family stories with themes of Alzheimer’s and Irish mythology. The conversation explores the emotional journey of dealing with memory loss, the writing process, and the influences that shape a writer’s work. Gavin shares personalContinue reading “Gavin Black Part Deux”
Vibes
Happy holidays to all who engage in joy and frivolity at this time of year which, considering the number of celebrations there are, means everyone. We’re back from West Sacramento after Thanksgiving with the relations, something we’re always happy to do. Added bonus: the trip gave us the topic of this week’s podcast: getting outsideContinue reading “Vibes”
John Glionna
John Glionna, a former LA Times correspondent, shares insights from his career as a journalist and author with Cassidy Carson and JT Hume from the “CC & JT Amateur Hour”. He discusses his book “Rebels and Outliers: Real Stories of the American West,” which features real stories from the American West, emphasizing themes of resilienceContinue reading “John Glionna”
Anthony Addis
In this episode of the “CC and JT Amateur Hour,” we interview British writer and teacher Anthony Addis. He discusses his experiences living and teaching internationally, his writing journey, and the inspirations behind his novels. Anthony shares insights into his creative process, the challenges he faces as a writer, and the impact of personal experiencesContinue reading “Anthony Addis”
NAN: Cassidy Carson
For the Nevada Author Network, Cassidy Carson discusses her new book ‘#passionrestored’, a paranormal romance featuring later-in-life characters. She shares insights into her writing journey, the innovative research techniques she employed, and the challenges faced during the cover design process, including navigating the use of AI. The discussion also touches on her collaborative writing experienceContinue reading “NAN: Cassidy Carson”
Rich Moreno
It Is not an understatement to label Rich Moreno as a “Nevada history legend.” The former publisher of Nevada Magazine based in Carson City, he is the author of fourteen books, including Frontier Fake News: Nevada’s Sagebrush Hoaxsters and Humorists for the University of Nevada Press and The Roadside History of Nevada for Mountain Press.Continue reading “Rich Moreno”
43
For episode 227 of our award-winning podcast, we are celebrating our forty-third anniversary. On this date in 1982, we found ourselves kneeling at the altar in old St. Teresa’s of Avila Catholic Church on West King Street in Carson City, Nevada. Since then, we had a bunch of kids, saw the Information Age revolution, watchedContinue reading “43”
The Archives
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! For Episode 222 of our award-winning podcast, we dive into the dark recesses of some of the most important places for writers of historical fiction and fact-basedContinue reading “The Archives”