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

Episode 166 of the Amateur Hour is filled with fun as we announce the “CC and JT 2024 Big Ass Trip” (BAT). Before the end of April, we’re heading to all points east, with stops across two countries, with our destination being the State of Maine.



We’ll swing by my sister’s place in Delaware, the Baseball Hall of Fame, and the historic battlefield of Gettysburg (not in that order, obviously).



The usual caveats apply when it comes to a BAT like this, especially one for the road, because real life can happen. Even so, we’re excited about this opportunity to do boots-on-the-ground background research for CC and my respective books, each tentatively scheduled for CY2025.



If you want to follow along, we’ll be posting across the social media platforms with the hashtags of #ccandjt and #bat2024, and if you have ideas on places to visit, let us know. 



Check us out at www.carsonhume.com and TIA LYL!

Episode 165:



At some point, writers will be asked to explain their books, so CC and I do a little on-air practicing with her interviewing me. The main questions:



How do I write strong female characters?

Where do I get my ideas?

First book I remember reading?

What is my daily writing process and where is my favorite place to write?

What would I tell non-writers about writing?



Being interviewed is an interesting process and its own art. Have a listen and let us know what you think through our website at www.carsonhume.com TIA LYL!

We’re back from our first trip as a retired couple, and we use the podcast to talk about travel as a metaphor for change, maturity, and aging. Often, we’re made uncomfortable by traveling to familiar places only to find they’ve changed a lot. That happens when you get to a certain age.



We also discuss some big plans and announce our next adventure which is codenamed “The BAT.”



Have a listen and check us out at www.carsonhume.com TIA LYL!

The big day came and CC is retired. Woo! Raise the Roof!



Understandably, today’s podcast is about what happened during CC’s week, her feelings, and our next great adventure. Spoilers: traveling and writing books.



Have a listen and check us out at www.carsonhume.com. TIA LYL!

I feel Episode 162 should have gigantic Trigger Warning: “Religion is mentioned.”



We wade into the minefield as we discuss the influence of religion on how we were raised, how that upbringing influences our writing, and how we as writers choose whether or not to include organized religion in our books.



It’s a complicated subject and I don’t know if we did it justice. We may do a Part Two next week, depending on feedback and our ongoing conversations. And folks of a certain age will recognize the post title as a song lyric.



Have a listen and check us out at www.carsonhume.com TIA LYL!

We could say Episode 161 is an exercise in applying strong memories to the craft of writing. After all, “we write what we know.” In reality, it’s an excuse for CC and me to reminisce about our strongest memories from our trips to Ireland. That’s what we people of a certain age like to do.



Discussed: Blarney Castle, Ross Castle, Christchurch, Dublin tourism, the color green, and a rabbit.



Check out the other 160 podcast episodes on our website at www.carsonhume.com, and may ye be halfway to Heaven before the devil knows yer dead.



Check out our books! https://carsonhume.com/books-2/