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JT Hume MIS Writer Podcaster @jthume.bsky.social · 17h

The latest episode of our award-winning podcast is us recovering from two outdoor book signings. We learned a few things.

Also: more book signings and 99-cent books. Check us out.

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Author Cassidy Carson @authorcarson.bsky.social · 2d

If you're a fan of Edgar Allan Poe, be sure to check out my Spooktober playlist over on YouTube:

Spooktober with Edgar Allan Poe - YouTube

Background information on Edgar Allan Poe's life and writing, as well as readings of his short stories and poems.

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Author Cassidy Carson @authorcarson.bsky.social · 2d

We’re preparing for another book event tomorrow and just tested our pop-up canopy for the first time. We’ll try to get video in the morning because I’m sure it will be hilarious! 😄

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Author Cassidy Carson @authorcarson.bsky.social · 24d

In the mood for a cozy romance? I've dropped the price on these two books: one a cozy contemporary with a reluctant royal and the other a cozy paranormal with later in life characters. You can pick them up here: tinyurl.com/CassidyCarso...

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JT Hume MIS Writer Podcaster @jthume.bsky.social · 5d

I'm sorta, kind of unemployed and am seeking your guidance. 👋

WordPress: carsonhume.com/2025/...

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Author Cassidy Carson @authorcarson.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you! I really don’t spend enough time there.

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Author Cassidy Carson @authorcarson.bsky.social · 6d

Spent the afternoon writing in my cozy upstairs office. Feels good to be working on the second book of my Restless Spirits series again.

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Author Cassidy Carson @authorcarson.bsky.social · 6d

Today the final door is open! Be sure to check out this fun Halloween event:

Halloween Countdown Giveaway — Day 13

A Cyclops invites you to win an ebook copy of Taken by the Cyclops by Megan Slayer and a handmade bracelet. Piper wanted nothing more than to escape the life she’d come to know, full of abuse and d…

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Author Cassidy Carson @authorcarson.bsky.social · 7d

A fellow northern Nevada author asked some fun seasonal questions when she interviewed me for her blog: createontheside.wordpress.com

Create on the Side Blog

Balancing creative pursuits while working a day job

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Author Cassidy Carson @authorcarson.bsky.social · 7d

Hello! I hope you're all having a wonderful weekend. If you're looking for a new read, there's still time to check out this fun seasonal event:

Halloween Giveaway

The ghouls and goblins want you to join them in their Monster Mash. Every day, they’ll open another door or window to reveal who’s partying and welcome you to join in. Thirteen authors …

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Author Cassidy Carson @authorcarson.bsky.social · 8d

We’re all set up at the Sierra Arts Book Fest in Victorian Square! We hope you’ll come out to see us.

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Author Cassidy Carson @authorcarson.bsky.social · 9d

We've spent most of the past few days preparing for this event tomorrow. Both @jthume.bsky.social and I will be among the many authors attending so we hope you'll stop by if you're in the area!

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Author Cassidy Carson @authorcarson.bsky.social · 10d

We both posted yesterday on very similar subjects. Our poor shared braincell is tired!

JT Hume MIS Writer Podcaster @jthume.bsky.social · 10d

Here's something you would not have expected from a grizzled military veteran.

My perspective on Taylor Swift, a powerful business person, and her finance.

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#showgirl #taylorswift #traviskelce

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Author Cassidy Carson @authorcarson.bsky.social · 11d

The eighth door is now open!

Halloween Countdown Giveaway — Day 8

A Vampire invites you to win an ebook copy of Dark Magic by Cali Mann & $5 Amazon Gift Card First year at college and I’m already drowning in classes. But I’ve got the sexiest TA al…

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Author Cassidy Carson @authorcarson.bsky.social · 11d

The mass enjoyment of K-Pop Demon Hunters and Taylor Swift's new album are wonderful! I'm really enjoying this pop culture moment myself. I'd love to see something similar, even on small scale, happen to an indie author (like myself or my husband). Wouldn't that be amazing?

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Author Cassidy Carson @authorcarson.bsky.social · 12d

Spooktober with Edgar Allan Poe continues on my YouTube channel. The entire month is up if you'd like to binge them, or you can enjoy today's reading of "The Haunted Palace":

Spooktober Day 7 - The Haunted Palace Reading

YouTube video by Cassidy Carson

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Author Cassidy Carson @authorcarson.bsky.social · 12d

The fun continues! We're halfway through this event so be sure to check it out soon. ellenmint.blog/2025/10/07/h...

Halloween Countdown Giveaway — Day 7

A Troll invites you to win an ebook copy of The Untidy Troll by R. A. Muth. Be careful what you wish for — you might become the prime suspect. I’m Tori Madison, and after years of tidying up …

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Author Cassidy Carson @authorcarson.bsky.social · 13d

Happy Monday friends! Hope you're all having a great start to the week. I'm not feeling great so I've given myself permission to relax after recording another episode of "The Nevada Author Network" podcast with @jthume.bsky.social. Sometimes, we just need to rest.

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JT Hume MIS Writer Podcaster @jthume.bsky.social · 14d

We've interviewed dozens of independant and traditional authors on our two writers' podcasts.

We talk about some of our favorites and what we learned along the way.

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Celebrating Authors: Podcast Highlights from Nevada Events

Join us as we celebrate our favorite authors and podcasts at Sierra Arts Book Fest. Discover insights and experiences from writers!

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Author Cassidy Carson @authorcarson.bsky.social · 14d

We're up to day five of this event, but there's still plenty of time to catch up. Be sure to check it out!

Author Cassidy Carson @authorcarson.bsky.social · 18d

I'm participating in this HALLOWEEN COUNTDOWN GIVEAWAY with one of my books. Enter every day from Oct. 1st-13th! ellenmint.blog/halloween-gi... #PNR #giveaway #Halloween #romancelandia #paranormalromance

Halloween Giveaway

The ghouls and goblins want you to join them in their Monster Mash. Every day, they’ll open another door or window to reveal who’s partying and welcome you to join in. Thirteen authors …

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Author Cassidy Carson @authorcarson.bsky.social · 15d

If you like Edgar Allan Poe, Spooktober is always available over on my YouTube page! youtu.be/iPcQEmxnfxk?...

Spooktober Day 4 - The Lake Reading

YouTube video by Cassidy Carson

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Author Cassidy Carson @authorcarson.bsky.social · 15d

If you follow me already, you might recognize today's book. I'm excited to be part of this event! ellenmint.blog/2025/10/04/h...

Halloween Countdown Giveaway — Day 4

A Ghost invites you to win a paperback copy of Passionrestored by Cassidy Carson and a Sage Citrus Candle Angela Moran is comfortable with the spooky vibe of her hometown of Virginia City, Nevada. …

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Author Cassidy Carson @authorcarson.bsky.social · 16d

Check out the great book for day three of this event: ellenmint.blog/2025/10/03/h...

Halloween Countdown Giveaway — Day 3

An Orc invites you to win an ebook copy of The Princess and the Orc by Sabrina Silvers and a $5 Amazon Gift Card! She was supposed to marry a prince. Instead, she’s been claimed by an orc.Princess …

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Author Cassidy Carson @authorcarson.bsky.social · 17d

Day two of this fun event! You still have plenty of time to check it out here: ellenmint.blog/2025/10/02/h...

Halloween Countdown Giveaway — Day 2

A Werewolf invites you to win an ebook copy of Lonely is the Night by Robin Jeffrey & a $20 Amazon Gift Card Werewolf-for-hire Caleb Beck came to Las Vegas chasing tales of a cure. But it may c…

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Author Cassidy Carson @authorcarson.bsky.social · 17d

Day two of Spooktober with Edgar Allan Poe is a reading of "The Divine Right of Kings":

Spooktober Day 2 - The Divine Right of Kings Reading

YouTube video by Cassidy Carson

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