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

The one where CC explains how Little Women by Louisa May Alcott helped shape her as a person and writer. JT gives his impression of the book through viewing the 1994 version of the book.

We thoroughly spoil the novel from cover to cover, but considering it was released in 1868, we're okay with that.

We hope you enjoy our thirtieth episode. Let us know what you think at carsonhume.com. Thank you!

The one where we talk "A Hero's journey" as outlined by Joseph Campbell, but has been used in literature for hundreds of years.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero%27s_journey

A lot of serious spoilers in this podcast: Star Wars, Treasure Island, Lord of the Rings, The Matrix, Spaceballs, King Arthur, Hunger Games, The 300, Harry Potter, Flash Gordon. And the one I couldn't remember: Divergent.

As always, we'd love to hear from you. TIA! LYL!

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The one where we remember.

We all carry trauma in some way, whether it's 9-11, the sudden death of a loved one, or growing up in a difficult home. We talk what writers should consider when using traumatic event in their books, or even if writers should use those event.

Triggers:

Please be thoughtful before listening. Thank you and LYL.

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The one where we go way off script and talk about the successes and challenges of our 39-year marriage. 

Triggers:

Toothpaste Caps

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TY! LYL!

The one where we talk about using my "Four S's" tools to fill and enhance a book: Sounds, Sights, Smell, Sex. 

Writers will hears the pros and cons of each.

Mentioned: The Grapes of Wrath, The Old Man and The Sea, Cannery Row, Emperor's New Groove, Dune, Moonlighting 

All this and more on http://carsonhume.com 

Let us know what you think! Thank you! LYL!

We recorded this episode on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in beautiful Fort Bragg, California. So what did we talk about? Perhaps the most iconic, romantic form of transportation: the train!

Send feedback to carsonhume.com and take care of yourself! LYL!

The one where we talk about JT's cochlear implant and how deafness affected his writing. We discuss how CC was JT's beard during his deaf years, and we talk about the deaf culture. We update our respective WIP's (spoiler: they're crap) and give the weekly smoke report.

Send feedback to us via http://carsonhume.com TIA and LYL!

The one where we discuss writer engagement in social media debates. Does the writer have the responsibility and duty to engage. CC and I are at opposite ends of this discussion, and we explain why we do and do not get involved in social media conversations. Related: what are the risks and benefits?

Shorter: any podcast that mentions Shrek is a good podcast.

Let us know what you think at carsonhume.com. Thank you and love you all!

The one where we were totally unprepared to do a podcast and it showed. Discussed:

Our current #WIP after two weeks of writing thirty minutes every day.

Memorable concerts:

@duranduran

@shaunpcassidy

@hudsonbros

@JanetJackson and her family

@onedirection

And we talked about the challenges of balancing how we enjoy an artist's work versus their politics. We'll talk about that more next week.

One correction: I said "Alan Dean Moore" when I meant "Alan Moore." 

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The one where two diehard fans discuss their love for the Chicago Cubs. We also talk about our current works in progress, and we take the famous quiz from "Inside the Actors Studio."

No spoilers. Listen up, and send your feedback via http://carsonhume.com. Thank you! Love you all!