<p>We here at the “Amateur Hour” invite writers to join us to chat about the craft of writing. This week, KJ Waters shares her journey as a writer, detailing her experiences from the initial inspiration sparked by natural disasters to the challenges of marketing her books. She discusses the evolution of her writing process, the importance of planning in a series, and the influence of her favorite authors.</p><p>She began her writing journey in 2005, spurred by the dramatic backdrop of four major hurricanes striking Florida shortly after she moved there with her young children. This tumultuous period ignited her creativity, leading her to explore the idea of time travel, inspired by her love for Diana Gabaldon&#39;s Outlander series. KJ realized that the excitement of hurricanes intertwined with time travel could form the basis of a captivating narrative. She spent ten years crafting what she initially thought would be a single book. However, as she shared her ideas with friends, they encouraged her to expand her story into a series. </p><p>KJ also reflects on the balance between creativity and the business side of writing, offering insights into the realities of being an independent author. The discussion culminates in a fun segment where KJ answers unique questions about her life and writing philosophy, leaving listeners with valuable takeaways about the writing journey.</p><p>You can learn more about KJ and access her books at her website: <a href="https://www.kjwaters.com/">https://www.kjwaters.com/</a></p><p>Her books are available at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/K-J-Waters/author/B00PKL6OOK?tag=kjwa-20&geniuslink=true&ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=6ced92b2-c1cb-480d-9ccb-05b17f6a965c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon</a>, and her social media includes <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kjwaters2/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@kjwaters227" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TikTok</a>, and <a href="https://x.com/KJWatersAuthor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter/X</a>. </p><p><br></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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