Two Hearts and One Braincell: Cassidy Carson & JT Hume Amateur Hour

I feel Episode 162 should have gigantic Trigger Warning: “Religion is mentioned.”

We wade into the minefield as we discuss the influence of religion on how we were raised, how that upbringing influences our writing, and how we as writers choose whether or not to include organized religion in our books.

It’s a complicated subject and I don’t know if we did it justice. We may do a Part Two next week, depending on feedback and our ongoing conversations. And folks of a certain age will recognize the post title as a song lyric.

Have a listen and check us out at www.carsonhume.com TIA LYL!

We could say Episode 161 is an exercise in applying strong memories to the craft of writing. After all, “we write what we know.” In reality, it’s an excuse for CC and me to reminisce about our strongest memories from our trips to Ireland. That’s what we people of a certain age like to do.

Discussed: Blarney Castle, Ross Castle, Christchurch, Dublin tourism, the color green, and a rabbit.

Check out the other 160 podcast episodes on our website at www.carsonhume.com, and may ye be halfway to Heaven before the devil knows yer dead.

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Episode 160 is another hodgepodge of writing updates, opinions and predictions. 

The key center answers the question, “If your life had a book title, what would it be?” You will be surprised to learn that people married for 40+ years came up with the same answer. Shocking!

We also discuss the Cubs, Cinema Therapy, current projects, the time change, retirement, routines, and our furniture.

Have a listen. I promise it’s more interesting than it sounds. And check us out at www.carsonhume.com TIA LYL!

Episode 159 is a deep dive into our editing process. The first draft of my three-book Space Epic is done, and the Author (me) and Editor-in Chief (CC) of Two Moore Books describe the editing process. 

Have a listen and enjoy! TIA! LYL!

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Episode 158

Our “word of the day” podcast theme continues with one of CC’s favorites: “ennui.” Everybody deals with it at sometime in their lives, but creative artists seem to wrestle with ennui like Heracles beating down Antaeus (google it, kids). We talk about our own struggles and come up with some hopefully helpful ideas.

We do a shout out to our family and all families who are struggling with challenges this week.

Have a listen and check us out at www.carsonhume.com TIA LYL!

Episode 157: There are writers who can stay in their lane, and there are writers who jump from murder thrillers to space epics. The surest path to success for independent writers seems to be write and publish “predictable” books, so why can’t every author stick to this tried and true formula? 

We naturally use Uncle Steve, Aunt Barbara, and John Grisham as examples.

Have a listen and check us out at www.carsonhume.com TIA LYL!

It’s Super Bowl Sunday and Valentine’s Day week. For episode 156, we finally give in and hopelessly (or hopefully) pander for clicks by diving head first into the Taylor-Travis romance of the century (we obviously have no self respect).

But we do things a little different here. We debate on the plausibility of their relationship, and how as writers, if we would go there and create a story like theirs.

We spoil Somewhere in Time, Marry Me, and (again) the MCU.

Check us out at www.carsonhume.com and TIA LYL!

Episode 155 is one of Life’s Big Changes hitting home here at Two Moore Books. We’re talking graduation, marriage, children, and buying a house level of change. We’re both excited and feeling a deep sense of dread, but we’re also anxious to get going.

The funny part of this story is how the hiring practices of the State of Nevada played an important role.

Have a listen and check us out on www.carsonhume.com. TIA LYL!

Episode 154 is about the passion in writing a romance book…or writing romance in your book. What's the difference? We discuss how we were "programmed" from an early age and by society to write our respective flavors of romantic novels.

We spoil "Romancing the Stone," "The Lost City," and the Marvel Universe movies.

Also: short business updates and the saga of our poor basement.

Have a listen and check us out at www.carsonhume.com. TIA! LYL!

The podcast/broadcast is back after a one week hiatus due to technical issues (now resolved), and we have a funny bookselling story. Not only did it make us laugh, but it confirmed that we are book nerds.

We touched on one of the world's most solitary professions that sits squarely in the public eye, and we ask you (the indy writer) about running a business. At what point do you go from being a hobbyist to a "real" business (LLC or something else)?

We continue to be super-excited about 2024, and we look forward to sharing our adventures with you!

Have a listen and check us out at www.carsonhume.com TIA LYL!