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

Hello and welcome to the fourth installment of the "Sheriff in Nevada" series: "Election": As the local election approaches and the COVID-19 lockdown grips the nation, Sheriff Maggie Doane and the residents of Jefferson County face a future filled with upheaval, corruption, and uncertainty. Against the backdrop of remote rural Nevada, a community pushed to its limits begins to revolt against the county government, leaving Maggie caught in the middle and becoming the public face of an increasingly unpopular lockdown. Meanwhile, Maggie’s department investigates a methamphetamine overdose that sets off a chain of unexpected events, threatening to shake the department to its core. At the same time, the FBI launches an investigation into millions of dollars missing from county coffers, and its prime suspect may already be on the run. Amid the political turmoil, criminal investigations, and mounting personal pressures, Maggie finds herself contemplating the possibility of opening her heart again. But is she ready to rekindle an old romance, or could a new player in her life offer something she never expected? "Election" is on presale now for release on December 31. It is also a Kindle Unlimited book, so subscribers can read it for free! (The first e-book, "A Sheriff in Nevada," is 99¢ on Kindle if you want a nearly-free taste of the series.) For the podcast, we talk about how this book came about, notably the influence of the 2026 election and the resulting Blunami. We don't usually do politics on this podcast, but our buttons got pushed. You'll understand when you watch. 😜 Reminder: Cassidy's Battle Born Bride was released on October 31, and I truly believe it will be our most successful title (and it already gotten three 5-star reviews!). In-person sightings: – We’ll be doing two Brewery Arts Center events here in Carson City: their “Holiday Bazaar" on November 15 and their “Silver and Snowflake Party” on December 4. - Bub's Bookstore invited us to participate in "Small Business Saturday" on November 28. – We’ll be participating in a two-day event on December 12th and 13th at the Nevada State Museum called “Past & Presents: Holiday Artisan Fair. - I'll be signing copies of "Election" at Bub's Bookstore on Saturday, January 2. We keep busy in the social media: – CC does her daily “Life of a Writer” videos over on YouTube. – I am serializing “Finding Salvation” on Patreon and Substack. Check us out. LYL TIA! +++ 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 human-authored book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast, “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” has recorded hundreds of episodes, and our mission is to “help writers write.” We support the Nevada Author Network with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada. Two of our books were “Finalists” in the 2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards. We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. Two Moore Books, LLC was voted as the “Most Unique Business” in the Nevada Appeal’s Best of Carson City 2026 contest. JT was voted as one of the top three most popular authors in Carson Now’s “2026 Carson City Local Favorites.” You can also read our books for free through your local library. 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/⁠ For those who listen on their way to work, we are on these fine podcast platforms: ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠Pocket Casts⁠, and ⁠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. Buy us a cup of coffee ♥️ Venmo PayPal

In a world where creativity often gets boxed into genres, LS Delorme breaks the mold with her Limerant series, a collection of literary works that defy easy categorization. With a unique blend of paranormal, romance, and legal thriller elements, Delorme's writing is as diverse as her background. From the legal thriller in "Caio" to the metaphysical coming-of-age story in “Bright Midnights”, and the historical mystery of "Fanning Fireflies," her works challenge the traditional boundaries of storytelling. Lexy’s background as a recovering attorney has profoundly influenced her writing. She shared her experiences in Silicon Valley, where she encountered ethical dilemmas in the tech and healthcare industries: "There are ethical questions... I do take on stuff about artificial intelligence and other things later on in the series." Cassidy and I found this to be a fascinating interview. You can learn more about LS Delorme through her website https://www.lsdelorme.com. You can also hear this podcast on Spotify! +++ 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 human-authored book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast, “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” has recorded hundreds of episodes, and our mission is to “help writers write.” We support the Nevada Author Network with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada. Two of our books were “Finalists” in the 2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards. We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. Two Moore Books, LLC was voted as the “Most Unique Business” in the Nevada Appeal’s Best of Carson City 2026 contest. JT was voted as one of the top three most popular authors in Carson Now’s “2026 Carson City Local Favorites.” You can also read our books for free through your local library. 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/⁠ For those who listen on their way to work, we are on these fine podcast platforms: ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠Pocket Casts⁠, and ⁠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. Buy us a cup of coffee ♥️ Venmo PayPal

It's our weekly podcast to "help writers write," and we're depressurizing after a busy month of book marketing and promotion, and it was a successful one for us by our usual standards. I keep saying this because I believe it: Battle Born Bride will one day be our most successful title for our little publishing company (and it already got it's first 5-star review!). We talk about what happened in October and what happens next. Other things: - We kicked off the Big Show with a salute to two Sci-Fi icons in Walter Koenig and Sir Patrick Stewart. We will be big fans of both forever. - Our thanks to Rob and Bub's Bookstore for granting us space and time for the book release of Battle Born Bride. We also appreciate everyone who made a special trip to see Cassidy on her big day. - We continue to support local and global writers. Last Wednesday was Jacci Turner from Reno and next Wednesday will be LS Delorme from London. In-person sightings: - We'll be doing two Brewery Arts Center events here in Carson City: their Holiday Bazaar on November 15 and their "Silver and Snowflake Party" on December 4. - We'll be participating in a two-day event at the Nevada State Museum called "Past & Presents: Holiday Artisan Fair." We keep busy in the social media: – CC does her daily “Life of a Writer” videos over on YouTube. – I am serializing “Finding Salvation” on Patreon and Substack. It’s 99¢ on the Zon. Our unofficial motto: “Rise and Grind Every Day.” Check us out. LYL TIA! +++ 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 human-authored book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast, “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” has recorded hundreds of episodes, and our mission is to “help writers write.” We support the Nevada Author Network with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada. Two of our books were “Finalists” in the 2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards. We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. Two Moore Books, LLC was voted as the “Most Unique Business” in the Nevada Appeal’s Best of Carson City 2026 contest. JT was voted as one of the top three most popular authors in Carson Now’s “2026 Carson City Local Favorites.” You can also read our books for free through your local library. 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/⁠ For those who listen on their way to work, we are on these fine podcast platforms: ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠Pocket Casts⁠, and ⁠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. Buy us a cup of coffee ♥️ Venmo PayPal

Jackie Turner returns to the "CC & JT Amateur Hour" to discuss her latest book, Railroad Women, a historical fiction set during the pivotal year of 1869, when the Transcontinental Railroad was completed. This engaging narrative not only tells the stories of four women who embark on new beginnings, but also uncovers the often overlooked contributions of women in shaping communities. Transitioning into historical fiction was a new challenge for Jacci, who has explored various genres throughout her career. She highlights the joys and challenges of research, particularly the rabbit holes that come with delving into the past. Attention to detail was vital, especially when incorporating diverse characters. Jacci worked closely with sensitivity readers to ensure authentic representation. As Jacci prepares for her book launch, her passion for storytelling and dedication to representing diverse voices shines through. As always, this conversation was a reminder of the power of literature to connect, educate, and inspire. If you want to hear more about Jacci's insights and her journey as a writer, be sure to check out the full episode. You can find links to Jacci's book and her social media links through her website at https://www.jacciturner.com. For writers looking to connect to Jacci's book cover designer, click here. +++ 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 human-authored book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast, “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” has recorded hundreds of episodes, and our mission is to “help writers write.” We support the Nevada Author Network with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada. Two of our books were “Finalists” in the 2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards. We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. Two Moore Books, LLC was voted as the “Most Unique Business” in the Nevada Appeal’s Best of Carson City 2026 contest. JT was voted as one of the top three most popular authors in Carson Now’s “2026 Carson City Local Favorites.” You can also read our books for free through your local library. 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/⁠ For those who listen on their way to work, we are on these fine podcast platforms: ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠Pocket Casts⁠, and ⁠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. Buy us a cup of coffee ♥️ Venmo PayPal

On our weekly writers podcast, we return to the subject of "writing routine" because it's a question we get at signings: "How do you find the time?". The answer is the cliche: Writers find the time. If only it was that easy in this era of blended families, tough economies, and social media, but with 4+ million books being published every year, somebody is finding the time to write. With our four books coming out in 2026 (and three unfinished manuscripts behind those), Cassidy and I talk about writing routines. We give what we hope are helpful suggestions for you to create your our literary masterpiece. Other things going on: – Please pre-order Battle Born Bride. I truly believe this will be our company’s best selling book. - Jacci Turner is coming back to the Big Show to talk about Railroad Women. Please pre-order her book, too. You won't be disappointed. – Another big BBB reveal on Nevada Day, October 31, at Bub’s Bookstore. Related: our interview with Rob the owner was very interesting! – Two events with the Brewery Arts Center later this year. We keep busy in the social media: – CC does her daily “Life of a Writer” videos over on YouTube. – I am serializing “Finding Salvation” on Patreon and Substack. It's 99¢ on the Zon. Our unofficial motto: “Rise and Grind Every Day.” Check us out. LYL TIA! +++ 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 human-authored book catalog can be found on our bookstore and the major platforms. Our podcast, “The CC and JT Amateur Hour,” has recorded hundreds of episodes, and our mission is to “help writers write.” We support the Nevada Author Network with the Sierra Arts Foundation out of Reno, Nevada. Two of our books were “Finalists” in the 2025 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards. We received the 2024 Women in Podcasting Award in the “Best Authors and Books Podcast” category from the Women Podcasters Network. Two Moore Books, LLC was voted as the “Most Unique Business” in the Nevada Appeal’s Best of Carson City 2026 contest. JT was voted as one of the top three most popular authors in Carson Now’s “2026 Carson City Local Favorites.” You can also read our books for free through your local library. 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/⁠ For those who listen on their way to work, we are on these fine podcast platforms: ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple⁠, ⁠Pocket Casts⁠, and ⁠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. Buy us a cup of coffee ♥️ Venmo PayPal