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

For those of us at certain age, we recall when Rod Serling spoke of the dimension of mind. Episode 111 of our "writer's podcast for writers" dives into the mind as we discuss "reality vs. memory." They're often not the same thing.

We use a fender bender that CC and I saw firsthand this week. Even though it happens a few feet from us, we took away different perceptions of the event.

We also provide updates on our individual works in progress which we hope to publish this year, plus the weekly weather and water report.

Check us out on our website at www.carsonhume.com

Have a listen and let us know what you think. TIA! LYL!

Another polyglot of a podcast from the Worldwide Headquarters where "we like to help writers write."

We discussed writing comfort zones, and how writers like to stick to familiar troupes and character because they over a rich source of inspiration. John Grisham and his love for the Deep South is specifically mentioned, as is my books of Nevada.

We push our own buttons (again) of the complex subject of social media and the increasing amount of overhead dedicated to advertise our works, almost to the point where we have to sacrifice writing time in lieu of advertising. A difficult balance.

We wrap things up with a chat about dialogue and context, and we mention how people mostly listen to others to respond versus really listening to each other (it makes more sense in the podcast). We discuss some ideas on how writers can improve their dialogue in their books.

All this and more from the Podcast Where Production Values Go to Die. Literally. We hope you enjoy. Take care.

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Another podcast, another joint therapy session.

Northern Nevada is being pummeled by waves of rain and snow, and some of it overflowed into our basement. CC and I talk it out to get perspective and context, and as a means to reduce our stress.

Also discussed:

-Writing as an escape

Trigger: I use a naughty word (a naughty Irish word, that is).

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Have a listen and let us know what you think. TIA! LYL!

We clearly had things on our minds in this week's writers podcast:

-Snow.

We wrap it up with a dive into the taxes that writers must consider every year. We're not experts and do not mean to imply we have the answers, but we do share some thoughts on the subject. (PS: do your research and talk to a CPA.)

We still clock in at less at thirty minutes, so it's perfect for your commute from Reno to Carson City! 

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

Time for another CC and JT Amateur Hour "where production values go to die." We like to help writers write.

The past is always present and grips us all in more ways than one. CC and I discuss how to fold the past into your writing.

We talk about the Hume Museum. Peggy the doll there has been handed down through generations, and her wooden friends come from overseas.

We also chat about the Hume Clock (TikTok link) and my deer video with over ten thousand views (TikTok link).

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

"The podcast where production values go to die" is more discombobulated than usual in this episode. We started talking about the value of developing routines and habits to establish comfort zones for writing. That's valuable stuff, but we somehow segued into the importance of fan fiction. 

We have a lot of respect for these artists, especially for middle and high schoolers who write and put themselves out there for (sometimes) very harsh criticism.

Not much to reports on our personal works in progress, though Charlie (pictured) plays a key role in my WIP.

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

CC and I meander all over the map in this week's podcast about Love. We agree, and we agree to disagree, but we're fairly safe in saying there are no absolutes other than "Love is Love." 

We hope you have it all figured out for yourself because listening to this podcast, you can tell we are clearly clueless.

Have a listen and let us know what we got right or wrong. And check us out at www.carsonhume.com TIA! LYL!

We discuss "the doldrums," which we define as a normal interruption in the creative writing process. You have a story, but you don't what to with it or which direction to take it. 

We're going through this ourselves. We have some ideas on what got us there and what it will take to get us moving again.

We also chat about our gift to you on Valentines Day and current events.

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

We struggled this week with "the big reveal": the completely out-of-the-blue plot twist. Does it take the reader out of the story? Does it improve the plot? Does it change a "routine" experience into a memorable one for all the right reasons?

Thoroughly spoiled: "The Crying Game" and "Murder on the Orient Express."

We also discuss our personal works in progress. This and other goodies on our website at www.carsonhume.com

Have a listen and take care. LYL!

CC and I chat about what may be the most important emotional tool for a writer. We need a lot of moxie to get a book from a random idea floating in the ether to a real live book. 

We talk about the challenges of believing in yourself, plus we give some ideas in how to keep believing in yourself.

There's the usual updates about our works in progress, and we make a big announcement about our next book.

Check us out at www.carsonhume.com and thanks for listening! LYL!