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”
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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”
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”
Cover Reveal & ARC
Got a new book coming out on March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day), and here is the cover for y’all. Another wonderful work of art by Thakshila Bandara on 99Designs. Incredibly talented and professional, he gets my highest recommendation. Before I dive into the meat of the post, would you like to be an Advanced ReviewContinue reading “Cover Reveal & ARC”
Arnie Bernstein
We’ve been blessed to interview authors around the world, and it was a double pleasure for us to interview a Windy City writer. Chicago’s very own Arnie Bernstein shares his journey as a writer, delving into the emotional weight of writing historical narratives, particularly focusing on the “Bath Massacre: America’s First School Bombing” and “SwastikaContinue reading “Arnie Bernstein”
Get Some Libby
CC is posting daily YouTubes, so please subscribe and make her day. Today’s video was all about good news. Our local library picked up a bunch of our titles, and they’re free to read to anyone with a Nevada library card via the Libby app. Let me restate that: if you have a library cardContinue reading “Get Some Libby”
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”
Invitation
This Sunday, December 14, CC and I are leveling up. We are joining four esteemed local writers to do a mutual book signing and discussion panel about our respective books, plus we are doing readings. There will be goodies for our guests and we’ll be giving out prizes. Please join us at the Sierra ArtsContinue reading “Invitation”
Intimate Writing
Our mission here at the “CC & JT Amateur Hour” is to “help writers write,” and part of our madness is to publicly examine our creative motivations. In this episode, we dive into why we write and don’t write about graphic sex. This is not the general, ten-thousand-foot view that we’ve done in previous episodes.Continue reading “Intimate Writing”
Lingarasu Kittusamy and Darani Kettimuthu
“The CC & JT Amateur Hour” welcomes children book authors and IT wizards Lingarasu Kittusamy and Darani Kettimuthu to the podcast. They are using innovative technologies, their own artistic expertise, and feedback from their family to bring new books to the public. Our conversation with Lingarasu and Darani explores the journey of creating children’s books,Continue reading “Lingarasu Kittusamy and Darani Kettimuthu”