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

We chat about @stephenking movies and the complex problem of creative control. Also said: -Dan Brown, JK Rowling, and Alan Moore -Kubrick & Nicholson -Stand by Me, Shawshank, Carrie -What is a movie? -Orson Wells -Furbabies -Thanksgiving Major spoilers for Kubrick's "The Shining." Check us out at http://www.carsonhume.com and let us know what you think. TIA! LYL!

The one where we talk about Stephen King's books at length. We discuss our favorites and how Mr. King influences us as writers. Major King book spoilers.  Feedback appreciated at www.carsonhume.com . TIA! LYL!

We should have skipped the podcast this week. Why? We were all over the place: -Nanowrimo -The Shining -Surgery -Time Change -Veterans Day -"Read" & "Write" -Indiana Jones Yeah, it was that kind of podcast. If you're brave, have a listen and let us know what you think at www.carsonhume.com TIA! LYL!

On the real NV Day, we blabbed about: - Our 6:30 #writers project - Lots about @Nanowrimo - Halloween & #NevadaDay in #carsoncity #nevada - My #cochlearimplant Surgery  All this and more! Feedback always welcome on our website at http://www.carsonhume.com Enjoy!

The one where we talk how random acts of kindness can change lives, and kindness can make your characters richer and three-dimensional. We pull out a couple of examples from our own lives. No spoilers. Have a listen and let us know what you think http://carsonhume.com . Take care of you. LYL!

We chatted about maintaining perspective & providing context in our #writing and real life. We also talked about the value of taking risks in writing. And we did some serious couples counseling. Spoilers: Muppets Haunted Mansion. As always, we'd love to hear from you! www.carsonhume.com TY! LYL!

The one where we discuss Success's more common sibling: Disappointment. We offer our experiences and some ideas that may help #writers manage their response to rejection. No spoilers. Please let us know what you think at our website: www.carsonhume.com Thank you! LYL!

The one where we sing and laugh and drink coffee, and we do an actual podcast! We chat about our comfort zones before before, during, and after the pandemic. We also talk about our current works in progress. We hope we put a smile on your face. Leave feedback at http://www.carsonhume.com and thank you! LYL! ("Happy Birthday" is in the public domain.)

The one where CC explains how Little Women by Louisa May Alcott helped shape her as a person and writer. JT gives his impression of the book through viewing the 1994 version of the book. We thoroughly spoil the novel from cover to cover, but considering it was released in 1868, we're okay with that. We hope you enjoy our thirtieth episode. Let us know what you think at carsonhume.com . Thank you!

The one where we talk "A Hero's journey" as outlined by Joseph Campbell, but has been used in literature for hundreds of years. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero%27s_journey A lot of serious spoilers in this podcast: Star Wars, Treasure Island, Lord of the Rings, The Matrix, Spaceballs, King Arthur, Hunger Games, The 300, Harry Potter, Flash Gordon. And the one I couldn't remember: Divergent. As...

The one where we remember. We all carry trauma in some way, whether it's 9-11, the sudden death of a loved one, or growing up in a difficult home. We talk what writers should consider when using traumatic event in their books, or even if writers should use those event. Triggers : 9-11 Pearl Harbor Death Love COVID Trauma Please be thoughtful before listening. Thank you and LYL. http://carsonhume.c...

The one where we go way off script and talk about the successes and challenges of our 39-year marriage.  Triggers : Toothpaste Caps Domestic Abuse Death Money Children We'd love to hear your feedback at http://carsonhume.com TY! LYL!

The one where we talk about using my "Four S's" tools to fill and enhance a book: Sounds, Sights, Smell, Sex.  Writers will hears the pros and cons of each. Mentioned: The Grapes of Wrath, The Old Man and The Sea, Cannery Row, Emperor's New Groove, Dune, Moonlighting  All this and more on http://carsonhume.com   Let us know what you think! Thank you! LYL!

We recorded this episode on the shores of the Pacific Ocean in beautiful Fort Bragg, California. So what did we talk about? Perhaps the most iconic, romantic form of transportation: the train! Send feedback to carsonhume.com and take care of yourself! LYL!

The one where we talk about JT's cochlear implant and how deafness affected his writing. We discuss how CC was JT's beard during his deaf years, and we talk about the deaf culture. We update our respective WIP's (spoiler: they're crap) and give the weekly smoke report. Send feedback to us via http://carsonhume.com TIA and LYL!

The one where we discuss writer engagement in social media debates. Does the writer have the responsibility and duty to engage. CC and I are at opposite ends of this discussion, and we explain why we do and do not get involved in social media conversations. Related: what are the risks and benefits? Shorter: any podcast that mentions Shrek is a good podcast. Let us know what you think at carsonhume...

The one where we were totally unprepared to do a podcast and it showed. Discussed: Our current #WIP after two weeks of writing thirty minutes every day. Memorable concerts: @duranduran @shaunpcassidy @hudsonbros @JanetJackson and her family @onedirection And we talked about the challenges of balancing how we enjoy an artist's work versus their politics. We'll talk about that more next week. One co...

The one where two diehard fans discuss their love for the Chicago Cubs. We also talk about our current works in progress, and we take the famous quiz from "Inside the Actors Studio." No spoilers. Listen up, and send your feedback via http://carsonhume.com . Thank you! Love you all!

Episode 20 already!  The one where we take the Proust Questionnaire found on the Vanity Fair website. If you're nosy and want to learn more about us, this podcast is for you! https://www.vanityfair.com/magazine/2000/01/proust-questionnaire As always, we crave your feedback at http://www.carsonhume.com

The one where we record near the shores of Monterey Bay, invoking John Steinbeck and the history of Cannery Row. We spend some time discussing how writers can use words to illustrate scenes and characters to their full richness. No real spoilers. Send us feedback at http://www.carsonhume.com Thank you!

The one where we talk about the legends and misconceptions of being a writer, especially an independent writer. CC and I picked three specific myths that we felt affected us as writers. No real spoilers, though we chat about one of my favorite TV shows: "Kolchak: The Night Stalker." As always, send feedback through our website at carsonhume.com. Take care!

The one where we talk about jumping in media res ("in the middle") of the action in your favorite books and movies. Prime examples discussed include Georgette Heyer's Friday's Child , Dumas' The Three Musketeers , and basically every James Bond movie. No real spoilers in this one. Feedback welcome at carsonhume.com. Enjoy!

The one where we talk about the three real-life philosophies we apply to our writing. CC: Love Conquers All, Nobody's Perfect, We're Only Human. JT: Perception Forms Reality, Be Honest, Be Kind. No spoilers this week. http://www.carsonhume.com

The one where we discussed hardcore sex in writing and popular media. Like so many people, we struggled between "porn for porn's sake" and "porn for art's sake." Jacobellis v. Ohio comes up. And, hey, FREE BOOK! Midnight Cowboy, Clockwork Orange, Pretty Woman, Basic Instinct, Fatal Attraction, Doom Patrol, American Gigolo, Jacobellis v. Ohio .

The one where we venture into the middle ground of sexual relations in writing (PG, PG-13, R), and how writers can express tension and climax. Spoilers: True Lies, Aliens, Gone with the Wind, Moonlighting, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, 10 Things I think About You