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

For the Nevada Author Network, we interview Jade Griffin who explores the intricacies of her writing processes, the challenges of marketing, and the personal experiences that shape an author's journey.

Jade shares insights into her creative process, her inspirations, and the importance of community in the literary world. The discussion also touches on the balance between writing and personal life, as well as the joys and struggles of being a author. She acknowledges that writing is a solitary process, and she finds that community feedback is invaluable, noting that community and collaboration are essential for writers.

You can learn more about Jade at her website https://jadegriffinauthor.com/

You can find her on Facebook and BluSky.

You can find her books at the Sierra Arts Foundation Depot Gallery and Bookstore, and on Amazon.

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

"The CC & JT Amateur Hour" welcomes northern Nevada author Angela Laverghetta who shares her journey into writing modern and historical fantasy. She discusses her books, the influence of Arthurian legend on her work and how she blended it with Carson City landmarks, and her experiences with self-publishing and marketing.

The conversation delves into the challenges of book cover design, the lessons she learned from her mother about presentation at book events, and personal experiences that have shaped her writing. Angela also answers insightful questions about her writing process, role models, and the impact of her life experiences on her creativity.

Angela's website is https://angelalaverghettabooks.com

Her books can be found on her website, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other platforms.

Her social media links include BlueSky, Instagram, Threads, TwitterX.

This podcast is also available on Spotify.

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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 this episode of the Nevada Author Network, we interview author Gavin Black who shares his journey from a sickly child to a successful writer and, just maybe, a Hollywood success story.

Gavin discusses the influence of science fiction on his writing, his novel “The Friend Exchange,” and the transition from prose to screenwriting. He also touches on personal experiences with family and Alzheimer's, and shares insights on the writing process and the importance of storytelling. He shares important advice for those wishing to screenplays for the silver screen.

You can learn more about Gavin on his website https://gavinblackwrites.com/

"The Friend Exchange" is available on Amazon.

You can find him on Facebook.

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 today's episode of our award-winning podcast, we discuss our experiences as independent authors, focusing on the challenges of book marketing, the fear of success, and the psychological factors that influence our writing journey.

We share our personal stories about being recognized in public, the pressures of visibility, and the importance of finding a balance between comfort and ambition. Our conversation also touches on strategies for overcoming the fear of success, and the significance of marketing in the independent publishing landscape.

We have a book release this week along with a free giveaway, and you'll be able to meet us in person at book signings in October and November. We hope you check us out. TIA LYL!

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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.

In this episode of the “CC and JT Amateur Hour,” we interview British writer and teacher Anthony Addis. He discusses his experiences living and teaching internationally, his writing journey, and the inspirations behind his novels.

Anthony shares insights into his creative process, the challenges he faces as a writer, and the impact of personal experiences on his storytelling. He also offers advice for aspiring writers and reflects on the significance of travel and childhood experiences in shaping his work.

He also speaks to his experience on our podcast here. We appreciate his kind words and professionalism.

Anthony's website can be found at https://anthonyaddis.co.uk/

His books can be found on Amazon,

He is on TikTok, BlueSky, Threads, Twitter/X.

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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 this episode of the Nevada Author Network, Cassidy Carson interviews J.T. Hume, author and Air Force veteran. They discuss Hume's background, his writing journey, and the importance of crafting strong female characters.

Hume shares insights into his genre preferences, particularly his love for sci-fi and the authenticity of rural Nevada in his writing. The conversation also touches on Hume's future projects and his philosophy on writing, emphasizing the passion and dedication required to tell compelling stories.

You can learn more about JT at https://www.carsonhume.com

You can find him on BlueSky, Facebook, and many other social media platforms.

You can find his books at the Sierra Arts Foundation Depot Gallery and Bookstore, his online bookstore, and on several platforms.

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

For episode 232 of our award-winning podcast to help writers write, we talk about book signings.

If you’re like me, writing and publishing a book is the easy part when compared to marketing. But sales promotion is essential to create that connection between you and your audience. That means you have to make an effort to put your voice, face, and body in the public arena.

In this podcast, we talk about book signings: preparing your supplies, banners, swag, and yourself.

We thank our colleagues at the Sierra Arts Literary Community for the inspiration for this podcast. Angela Laverghetta will be doing a deeper and more professional dive into this subject at our next Sierra Arts Foundation meeting in September. If you’re a writer in northern Nevada, please join us at the Riverside Gallery across from the Pioneer Center. 

Along those lines, here is our tentative book signing schedule:

October 11: Sierra Arts Foundation BOOkfest in Sparks, NV 

October 18: Mark Twain Days in Carson City, NV

November 8: Barnes & Noble in Reno, NV

Not confirmed: Nevada State Museum and Reno Public Market in December.

CC released “#passionrestored” in July and Serving Salvation Book Three will be released on August 26.

Thanks for following along and, as always, please leave feedback on how we can improve. Much appreciated!

Good night, Ryne Sandberg, wherever you are.

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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.

Cassidy Carson and JT Hume welcome Alice Osborn to the Nevada Author Network. She outlines the intersection of poetry, songwriting, and the historical narrative of the Donner Party. She draws on her experiences of being a published poet for over twenty years with four books of poetry, and her three CDs, with her latest focusing on the women of the Donner Party.

Alice shares her journey as a poet and musician, expands on her fascination with the Donner Party's legacy, and how her personal experiences as a mother influence her writing. The discussion also touches on Alice's perspective as a newcomer to Nevada and the vibrant literary community she is a part of.

Anne's books can be found at https://aliceosborn.com/

Her music can be found at https://aliceosbornmusic.com/

You can find her on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

You can find her books at the Sierra Arts Foundation Depot Gallery and Bookstore, and on Amazon.

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

We welcome Justin Eger to the "CC & JT Amateur Hour" who shares his journey from journalism to fiction writing, discussing the challenges of self-promotion and the inspiration behind his latest book, "The Witness." He reflects on the impact of the pandemic on his writing, the thematic elements in his work, and the joys and dreads of being a writer.

Justin also shares personal anecdotes and insights into the writing process, offering advice for aspiring authors, and he describes collaborating with artist Andrew Varenhorst to create the cover for "The Witness."

Justin's website is in development.

His books are on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Goodreads.

He can be found on BlueSky.

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 from the Nevada Author Network interview Jade Griffin, a multifaceted creator known for her horror adventure novels and contributions to tabletop role-playing games.

They explore her creative process, the development of her characters, particularly Lacey Moore, and the unique challenges of merging writing with visual art. Jade shares insights into her inspirations, the importance of community in creative work, and her future projects, including a new game system and the Jade Griffin journals.

She describes how her daughter collaborated with her to create “Dearpy Designs."You can learn more about Jade at her website.

You can find her on Facebook and BluSky.

You can find her books at the Sierra Arts Foundation Depot Gallery and Bookstore, and on Amazon.

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