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

In this episode of the Nevada Author Network, Cassidy Carson interviews local author Salem T. Lynn, who discusses his journey as a writer, his upcoming book "Endlings and Beginnings," and the importance of community support in the literary world. He outlines the challenges of creating a 15-book science fiction series that fully utilizes his skills as a literary crafter and graphic designer.

Salem shares insights on his writing process, the challenges of self-publishing, and his experiences mentoring young writers. The conversation highlights the vibrant local writing community in Northern Nevada and the collaborative spirit among authors.

You can learn more about Salem at their website
https://linktr.ee/author.salem

You can find him at Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SalemLynn316

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/author.salem/
BlueSky
https://bsky.app/profile/author-salem.bsky.social

Threads
https://www.threads.com/@author.salem

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You can learn more about the Sierra Arts Foundation at ⁠https://sierraarts.org

You can contact Two Moore Books, LLC via their main website at ⁠https://www.carsonhume.com

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Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers, publishers, and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our growing book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast mission for “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” is to “help writers write.” We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. We also support “The Nevada Author Network” with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.

Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠
Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠
Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠
Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/
Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠

Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.

"The CC and JT Amateur Hour" welcomes Laurie Kaye, author of "Confessions of a Rock and Roll Name Dropper." Laurie shares her unique experiences in the rock music industry, including her last interview with John Lennon just hours before his tragic death.

The conversation delves into her personal journey, the impact of her upbringing on her career, memorable interviews with rock legends, and her reflections on writing and life lessons. She has interviewed many iconic artists, including the Ramones and Paul McCartney. She feels blessed to have had a fulfilling career in writing. Laurie also discusses where listeners can find her book and the importance of reader reviews.

https://youtu.be/iTP9HUdQRgg

You can learn more about Laurie at her website: https://www.confessionsofarocknrollnamedropper.com/

Her book is available on Amazon and through her publisher at Tucker Press:
https://www.tuckerdspress.com/product-page/confessions-of-a-rock-n-roll-name-dropper

She can also be found on Facebook.

Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers and publishers and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our growing book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast mission for “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” is to “help writers write.” We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network.

Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠
Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠
Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠
Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/
Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠

⁠please buy us coffee!⁠

Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.

Cassidy Carson interviews Terri Farley for the Nevada Author Network. A renowned and respected author known for her Phantom Stallion series, Terry shares her journey as a writer, her love for animals, and the experiences that inspire her stories.

The discussion delves into her writing process, the importance of research, and the emotional connections she forms with her readers. Terri also talks about her transition between genres and her upcoming projects, including a picture book and a biography of Wild Horse Annie. The conversation highlights the significance of storytelling and the impact it has on both writers and readers.

Terri can be found at her website https://terrifarley.com/

Her social media platforms include Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and Threads.

Her books are available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Terri-Farley/author/B001IODKTA

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You can learn more about the Sierra Arts Foundation at ⁠https://sierraarts.org

You can contact Two Moore Books, LLC via their main website at ⁠https://www.carsonhume.com

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Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers, publishers, and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our growing book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast mission for “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” is to “help writers write.” We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. We also support “The Nevada Author Network” with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.

Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠
Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠
Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠
Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/
Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠

Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.

Cassidy and I have been blessed and honored to host dozens of local, national, and international authors on our podcasts: "The CC & JT Amateur Hour" and "The Nevada Author Network." On October 11, many of our guests will be gathering for the Sierra Arts Book Fest in Sparks, Nevada. In honor of that event, we reminisce about many of the writers we've been privileged to meet. For anyone thinking about podcasting with writers, I wrote a Substack post about experiences where we learned:

-Writing books is hard but the publishing books is incredibly rewarding.
-Lots and lots of writers arose from dysfunctional childhoods.
-Writers love appearing on podcasts.
-Every writer hates marketing.
-Almost every writer loves coffee.

We will be in Sparks on October 11, and you can also meet us at:

October 18, 2025 – 11am to 4pm: Mark Twain Days Open Air Fair
Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King Street, Carson City

November 1, 2025 – 8am to 4pm: Nevada Day Parade
Carson City (Specific location to be determined)

November 8, 2025 – 1 to 3pm: Barnes and Noble
Signing. 5555 S. Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada.

Our devious plan to point attention at our books is working. People are snatching up the first in the below series now that they’re priced at 99¢ on Amazon:

A Sheriff in Nevada
Finding Salvation Part One
Hope Knocks Twice (The Emma Parks CPS Novels)
Love & Death on I-80 West (The Tucci Chronicles)
Serving Salvation Book One

Thank you for checking us out.

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Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers, publishers, and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our growing book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast mission for “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” is to “help writers write.” We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. We also support “The Nevada Author Network” with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada.

Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠
Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠
Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠
Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/
Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠

Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.

Cassidy Carson and JT Hume welcome Karen Terrey, the Poet Laureate of Nevada County, California, to discuss her role in promoting poetry and the literary arts within the community. Together, they explore the challenges of geography in community engagement, the craft of poetry, and the importance of introducing poetry to young minds.

Karen shares her insights on addressing current events through poetry and the significance of public performance. The discussion highlights her upcoming works and ongoing community involvement, emphasizing the collaborative spirit of the Nevada Author Network.

(We apologize for the degraded audio on our side of the interview. We did this interview twice and the audio did not improve.)

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You can read about Karen's efforts in Nevada County, California at her website https://karenaterrey.blogspot.com/

She is on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/karen.terrey.3

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You can learn more about the Sierra Arts Foundation at ⁠https://sierraarts.org

You can contact Two Moore Books, LLC via their main website at ⁠https://www.carsonhume.com

In this episode of our award-winning podcast, Debbie Russell shares her journey from being a prosecutor to a writer, discussing her book "Crossing 51: Not Quite a Memoir," which intertwines her family's mental health history with her own experiences. The discussion delves into themes of family dynamics, inpatient rehab treatments in the 1950s, and the courage it takes to confront difficult truths.

Debbie reflects the importance of storytelling in healing, and the generational differences in parenting and communication. She feels the pandemic shifted conversations around mental health, and our conversation highlights the power of books to connect people and the personal growth that comes from sharing one's story. It's a powerful episode that highlights her tell-all memoir about her complicated family.

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Debbie's website is https://debbie-russell.com
You can order "Crossing 51" from her website or on Amazon.
Her Facebook is https://www.facebook.com/Debbierussellauthor
Her Instagram is https://www.instagram.com/debbiesstories
You can find her on TwitterX at https://x.com/DebbiesStories

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Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers and publishers and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our growing book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast mission for “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” is to “help writers write.” We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network.

Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠
Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠
Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠
Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/
Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠

⁠please buy us coffee!⁠

Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.

Cassidy Carson and JT Hume welcome poet, animal advocate, and ghostwriter Peggy Rew to the Nevada Author Network. Peggy discussed her multifaceted and prolific lifestyle as a talented wordsmith, her experiences in ghostwriting, and her mission to advocate for dogs through her writing.

They discuss the nuances of being a ghostwriter versus a co-writer, the importance of understanding canine communication, and Peggy's future writing projects, including a series about pets who lived at lighthouses. The conversation highlights the creative process, the challenges of writing, and the impact of storytelling on both human and animal lives.

You can reach out directly to Peggy at [email protected]

She can be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/m.peggy.a.rew

Peggy’s books are on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Peggy-Rew/author/B0CFM97F61

Peggy discusses dog safety on PodBean at https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-3gc37-1971ac8

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You can learn more about the Sierra Arts Foundation at ⁠https://sierraarts.org

You can contact Two Moore Books, LLC via their main website at ⁠https://www.carsonhume.com

Hello from the Carson City, Nevada Headquarters for the 2025 Race to Wrigley! Today’s podcast had more than the usual amount of caffeine and endorphins. 

As usual, we opened our award-winning podcast with current events and where we are in our respective books, and we talked about our upcoming appearances:

October 11, 2025 – All Day: Sierra Arts Foundation Bookfest, Sparks, Nevada.

October 18, 2025 – All Day: Mark Twain Days, 449 W King St, Carson City, Nevada.

November 1, 2025 – All Day: Nevada Day, Carson City, Nevada (Location TBD).

November 8, 2025 – 1:00pm: Barnes & Noble, 5555 S. Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada.

We paid tribute to Nevada icon and CC’s former boss Guy Rocha who passed away this week. He impacted all Nevadans and us personally, and his smile and personality will be missed.

We talked about the fun interviews we’re having through the Nevada Author Network and the Amateur Show. Fascinating to hear how different writers create and struggle with their art. Please check them out on our Writers page.

Our devious plan to point attention at our books is working. People are snatching up the first in the below series now that they’re priced at 99¢ on Amazon. We may expand that to the other platforms (Apple, B&N, Kobo, Google). We encourage writers with book series in their catalogs to consider this idea.

A Sheriff in Nevada
Finding Salvation Part One
Hope Knocks Twice (The Emma Parks CPS Novels)
Love & Death on I-80 West (The Tucci Chronicles)
Serving Salvation Book One

We closed with the podcast with the cover and title reveal of “A Sheriff in Nevada: Corona.” Like all books, creating this was a complex process. We understand the subject matter is not for everyone, but I felt that the words needed to be published.

“A Sheriff in Nevada: Corona” is on presale on Amazon, Apple, B&N, Google, and Kobo. The first e-book in the series, “A Sheriff in Nevada,” is available for 99¢ on Amazon.

And we have one paperback copy on our online bookstore. First come, first serve.

Thank you for joining us in this experience. We cherish and appreciate all of you!

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Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC & JT”) are independent writers and publishers and co-owners of Two Moore Books, LLC out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our growing book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast mission for “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” is to “help writers write.” We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network.

Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠
Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠
Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠
Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/
Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠

⁠please buy us coffee!⁠

Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.

John Glionna, a former LA Times correspondent, shares insights from his career as a journalist and author with Cassidy Carson and JT Hume from the "CC & JT Amateur Hour". He discusses his book "Rebels and Outliers: Real Stories of the American West," which features real stories from the American West, emphasizing themes of resilience and community.

Glionna reflects on his writing style, influenced by literary greats, and the challenges of capturing depth in storytelling. He also shares personal anecdotes from his travels, cultural reflections, and advice for viewers, all while highlighting the evolving landscape of journalism. John emphasizes the importance of resilience in his writing, and he encourages aspiring writers to self-publish and share their voices.

You can find more information about John Glionna at his web site https://www.johnglionna.com/

You can find "Rebels and Outliers: Real Stories of the American West" on Amazon.

John loves to hear from readers via his email at [email protected]

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Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠
Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠
Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠
Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/
Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠

⁠please buy us coffee!⁠

For those who listen on the way to work, we are on these fine podcast platforms: ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Apple⁠ ⁠Pocket Casts⁠ ⁠Radio Public⁠

Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.

In today’s episode of our award-winning podcast, we discuss our emotional and financial investments in our independent writing and publishing careers (high level), and the results of our energy (low to non-existent). It's hard to spend thousands of hours to write, edit, and publish a book, only to drop it into the vast nothingness called "sales." We talk about this emotional hurdle along with our plans to circumvent it.

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In an obvious attempt to get you to read my books, I've dropped the prices of the first books in all of my series. These e-books are 99¢ on Amazon, so load up on them while the price is right.

A Sheriff in Nevada
Finding Salvation Part One
Hope Knocks Twice (The Emma Parks CPS Novels)
Love & Death on I-80 West (The Tucci Chronicles)
Serving Salvation Book One

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Our Upcoming Appearances

October 11, 2025 – All Day: Sierra Arts Foundation Bookfest, Sparks, Nevada.
October 18, 2025 – All Day: Mark Twain Days, 449 W King St, Carson City, Nevada.
November 1, 2025 – All Day: Nevada Day, Carson City, Nevada (Location TBD).
November 8, 2025 – 1:00pm: Barnes & Noble, 5555 S. Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada.
Other events are in the works. Dates will be added as they’re confirmed.

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Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠
Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠
Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠
Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/
Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠

⁠please buy us coffee!⁠

Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.