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”

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”

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”

Just Keep Swimming

For episode 230 (not 229) of our award-winning podcast to help writers write, we’re giving ourselves a pep talk. We are rapidly approaching another book release, and as CC says, we’re on a rollercoaster of emotions. We try to answer the Big Question: why do we keep doing this to ourselves?  Bottom Line: If you’reContinue reading “Just Keep Swimming”

June 2025

For episode 229 of our award-winning podcast⁠, we had a great June with so much fun. Starting off, CC finally got to do our title and cover reveal of #Passionrestored, years in the making. She received love for the cover, and the book is getting preorders on Amazon. We’ll get it up on the otherContinue reading “June 2025”

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”

Schedule

For Episode 225 of our award-winning podcast⁠ for writers, we set ourselves up for disappointment. We often say that “writing is a solo project done on the public stage,” meaning we’re alone in our endeavors, but that’s not true. We rely on beta readers, editors, and cover designers to produce the best book possible. WeContinue reading “Schedule”

Indy Writers and Three-Star Reviews

For Episode 224 of our award-winning podcast⁠ for writers, we debate whether independent writers deserve more than three-star reviews. An apology up front: CC and I have a plague. Not the plague, but we’re not feeling great. We are getting better. CC found this statement on the internet: “Most indy authors don’t deserve more thanContinue reading “Indy Writers and Three-Star Reviews”