<p>We welcome author Kendall Brown back to the Amateur Hour to discuss the challenges and joys of writing, particularly in the context of dog training. They explore the creative drain and decision fatigue that writers often face, the signs of burnout, and the importance of finding an escape from the pressures of writing.</p><p>Kendall shares her own innovative tools for inspiration, including the use of AI and immersive environments, while also addressing the role of technology in writing, dog training, and marketing. The discussion emphasizes the value of human creativity and the need for balance in a technology-driven world.</p><p>Kendall’s books have been recognized with awards and numerous positive reviews, and <a href="https://www.carsonnow.org/06/07/2025/carson-city-area-author-kendall-brown-finalist-in-prestigious-international-book-awards" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">she was a finalist in the 2025 International Book Awards</a>, one of the world’s most extensive and prestigious international book awards for mainstream, indie, and self-published titles.</p><p>Her books, &quot;10 Secrets of a Lazy Dog Trainer&quot; and &quot;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Get-Dog-Selecting-Secrets-ebook/dp/B0F349QZYX/ref=books_amazonstores_desktop_mfs_aufs_ap_sc_dsk_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=Kvwk0&content-id=amzn1.sym.6d92b4c0-97d6-4063-b66e-20890dfbd616&pf_rd_p=6d92b4c0-97d6-4063-b66e-20890dfbd616&pf_rd_r=131-7604877-5604106&pd_rd_wg=6u3pV&pd_rd_r=8fa2d906-4613-4c14-b933-24c7a82ca523" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Let&#39;s Get A Dog!</a>&quot; are available on Amazon. You can learn more about her business is <a href="https://customk9servicedogs.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">customk9servicedogs.com</a></p><p>+++</p><p>Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC &amp; JT”) are independent writers, publishers, and co-owners of <a href="https://twomoorebooks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Two Moore Books, LLC</a> out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. Our human-authored <a href="https://carsonhume.com/books-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">book catalog</a> can be found on our <a href="https://carsonhume.square.site/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">bookstore</a> and the major platforms. Our podcast, “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” has recorded hundreds of episodes, and our mission is to “<strong>help writers write</strong>.”</p><p>Two of our books were “Finalists” in the <a href="https://www.independentauthornetwork.com/2025-botya-winners.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards</a>. We received the <a href="https://carsonhume.com/2024/10/20/big-news/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">2024 Women in Podcasting Award</a> in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. 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