My 65th daily YouTube for 2026 is up! Today I reintroduce myself as I test out a microphone:
@authorcarson
Retired archivist who writes romance with a touch of history. Co-host of two writing podcasts: "The Nevada Author Network" and the "CC & JT Amateur Hour." We can be found at www.carsonhume.com, www.twomoorebooks.com, or carsonhume.square.site.
My 65th daily YouTube for 2026 is up! Today I reintroduce myself as I test out a microphone:
We interviewed Ron Roman about his book "Of Ashes and Dust," and his perspective on post-apocalyptic genre and the resilience of the human spirit. He talked about working with veterans.
Ron is an interesting guy. Check him out!
carsonhume.com/2026/...
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My awesome husband, @jthume.bsky.social, got book mail today! These beauties are going up on our online bookstore right now, so check it out if you want an early autographed copy. Wide release happens March 17, 2026.
Cozy writing morning.
Time to KISS, people. ๐ฎ
Our podcast is about how writers can simplify their lives, increase their sanity, and decrease their anxiety. Well, we can hope.
Updates and other things, too. Enjoy!
What should I do when I wake up too early on a cold winter morning? Work on my WIP, of course!
My daily YouTube adventures continue. In today's video, I discuss what I think may be a one of a kind item and connected experiences:
Valentine's Day may be over for the year, but romance is always in the air at Two Moore Books! www.carsonhume.com
The โCC&JT Amateur Hourโ welcomes VL Stuart, a retired psychologist and author living in Costa Rica.
Tori shares her journey from psychology to writing, her experiences as an expat, and her insights into the dystopian genre. Fascinating stuff!
If youโre looking for a cozy romance this Valentineโs Day, be sure to check out one of these books.
The video I posted today may be of interest to anyone considering starting a podcast. I not only talk about how @jthume.bsky.social record, but also include links to the equipment we use and our two podcasts. I hope you'll check it out!
My husband, @jthume.bsky.social, just revealed the cover for his next release. In my video today, I give him a shoutout and also talk about how we juggle the scheduling and finances for our tiny independent two-writer publishing house.
My daily YouTube journey continues. Today's video is about Disney videos and memories:
The exciting CC & JT Super Bowl party! Yes kids, this is what happens when you get older.
Today's list: podcast done; YouTube done; chores done. Time for a little treadmill time before I settle down to revise my WIP while watching the Super Bowl.
Be nice to Betas! Our writers podcast is all about our fantastic partners in the creative process. We also provide updates on our WIPs.
Happy Superbowl Sunday and the beginning of Baseball Season.
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Today I got back beta notes and started revising my WIP yet again. My readers made excellent points and Iโm glad they caught some major goofs. Still, Iโm ready to move past this point in the process. Anyone else stuck here with me?
#coverreveal on Tuesday:
My latest book with three novellas goes on presale with its brand new cover on Tuesday.
Current and new newsletter subscribers can receive Novella 1 for free.
carsonhume.com/2026/...
(fake cover attached)
Looking for a cozy romantic read? "From Tundra to Tiara" is a contemporary with adventure and a reluctant royal while "#Passionrestored" is a paranormal featuring a more mature main couple. Try one (or both) today!
Now that I'm in my sixties I no longer aspire to be like anyone else. My attempts to fit my writing into the mold of what's acceptable just doesn't feel right. So I may never be a popular author, but at least I'll be true to myself. I just have to learn to be happy with that.
Four hurricanes, the Outlander series, and turning thousands of words into four books of excitement and emotions: only the tip of the KJ Waters experience.
Check out our podcast interview with this fascinating author!
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This premiere has been rescheduled to 6pm Pacific since I didn't realize I could live-chat at the same time. If you're interested in hanging out with me today, I hope you'll stop by!
Tomorrow marks the end of my first month of posting a video to YouTube every day. In honor of the event, I've set my January wrap up to premiere at noon Pacific time. I hope you'll check it out:
Over on Substack today, I posted a companion piece to my daily YouTube video about the importance of connections:
Looking for a cozy romantic read? "From Tundra to Tiara" is a contemporary with adventure and a reluctant royal while "#Passionrestored" is a paranormal featuring a more mature main couple. Try one (or both) today!
Over on my YouTube today, I talked a little about my two co-writing experiences:
Artificial "Valentine's Day" evergreen with white lights and red ornaments that include large lacy red heart doilies plus a few smaller white and pink hearts.
Didnโt feel like taking down this tree so Iโve re-themed the decorations for Valentineโs Day. Perfect vibe for a romance writer, donโt you think?
Though I've been trying to post to my Substack on Thursdays, today's subject explains why I'm a day late: authorcarson.substack.com/p/perfectly-....
Just sent the WIP for the second book of my Restless Spirits paranormal romance series off to my betas. Now I can take down Christmas (and also beta read the manuscript my husband just sent me).
A bouquet of yellow and pink roses on a red heart-shaped paper doily against a white tablecloth with interesting shadows in the background.
The transition from the winter holidays to Valentineโs Day has begun.