We start the July 4th festivities with a bang. An American Bang . Today’s podcast episode features perpetual Writer’s Bone guest Doug Richardson. Doug and Sean talk about…well, you know what they talk about by now. Everything and nothing. Sean said in June’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar” that Doug’s new Lucky Dey thriller American Bang just might be the best of the series. Go pick it up after listening to this interview and then let us know what you think about it....
Jul 03, 2017•42 min
Historian Willard Sterne Randall talks to Daniel Ford about how he caught the history bug, his favorite Revolutionary War figures, and what inspired his new book Unshackling America: How the War of 1812 Truly Ended the American Revolution. To learn more about Willard Sterne Randall, visit his official website .
Jun 30, 2017•29 min
Ada Calhoun, author of Wedding Toasts I’ll Never Give and St. Mark’s Is Dead , talks to Daniel Ford about her honest approach to writing about marriage, the future of journalism, and what she loves about New York City. To learn more about Ada Calhoun, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , or follow her on Twitter @adacalhoun . Also read Gary Almeter’s review of Wedding Toasts I’ll Never Give . Photo credit: Jena Cumbo...
Jun 28, 2017•23 min
Episode two hundo! Yes, we’re just as surprised as you are. To celebrate our 200th episode, Sean Tuohy and Daniel Ford compiled their favorite clips from the last couple of years. It features authors, screenwriters, actors, directors, comedians, feminists, and journalists. Share your favorite Writer’s Bone interview by tweeting us @WritersBone or by dropping a line on our Facebook page . Thank you for listening, we truly appreciate it. Now, for the 200th time, keep writing, everyone!...
Jun 26, 2017•50 min
Actor Timothy Spall talks to Caitlin Malcuit about his performance as Democratic Unionist Party leader Ian Paisley in “The Journey.” Learn more about “The Journey” by watching the trailer or reading Danny DeGennaro’s review of the film .
Jun 23, 2017•14 min
Joseph Finder, author of The Fixer , Guilty Minds , and, most recently, The Switch , talks to Sean Tuohy about his writing process, what inspired The Switch , and his run-in with the Russians (!!!). To learn more about Joseph Finder, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , or follow him on Twitter @JoeFinder ....
Jun 21, 2017•21 min
Today’s guest is Mary Roach, author of Stiff , Gulp , Bonk , Packing for Mars , and, most recently, Grunt . Roach talks to Daniel Ford about poking around “nitty gritty details of life,” her immersive writing process, and coordinating with the military during her research process for Grunt . To learn more about Mary Roach, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , or follow her on Twitter @mary_roach ....
Jun 19, 2017•21 min
Sean Tuohy, Daniel Ford, and Dave Pezza discuss their summer reading and writing plans.
Jun 16, 2017•21 min
Bourbon-loving, storytellin’ Juliette Miranda, host of The Unwritable Rant podcast, talks to Daniel Ford about bourbon, how she got into podcasting, why the rants are unwritable, torturing her guy (lovingly, of course), and a very special guest coming up on her podcast. To learn more about Juliette Miranda and The Unwritable Rant, visit the official website or follow her on Twitter @MorningNeurosis ....
Jun 14, 2017•16 min
Connie Guzzo-McParland, author of The Women of Saturn and publisher at Guernica Editions , talks to Daniel Ford about her late start into storytelling and how her immigration experience inspired her incredibly ambitious debut novel. To learn more about Connie Guzzo-McParland, visit her official website .
Jun 12, 2017•22 min
Author and publisher Megan Cassidy talks to Daniel Ford about how her parents instilled in her a love of reading, her work as a publisher with 50/50 Press, and what inspired her middle grade novel The Misadventures of Marvin Miller (out June 12). To learn more about Megan Cassidy, visit her official website , visit 50/50 Press’ official website , like her Facebook page , or follow her on Twitter @MeganEileenC and @FiftyFiftyPress ....
Jun 09, 2017•36 min
Sean Tuohy and contributing editor Caitlin Malcuit talk about “Twin Peaks: The Return.” The pair also discusses “Jaws” (the movie and the book), 1970s television actors, and “Red Dawn.” Follow Sean Tuohy and Caitlin Malcuit on Twitter @SeanTuohy2 and @badlycooked , respectively. Also read Caitlin’s most recent “ Twin Peaks ” recap...
Jun 07, 2017•31 min
Author Jordan Harper talks to Daniel Ford about writing crime fiction at a young age, his need for a writing “womb,” why writers need to make their own brand of crazy work for them, and what inspired his debut novel She Rides Shotgun . To learn more about Jordan Harper, like his Facebook page or follow him on Twitter @jordan_harper . Also read our first interview with the author ....
Jun 05, 2017•30 min
In the fifth installment of #NovelClass, Dave Pezza and Sean Tuohy discuss Joe Ide’s IQ . (Warning: This podcast does contain spoilers.) To learn more about Joe Ide, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , or follow him on Twitter @JoeIdeTweets .
Jun 02, 2017•39 min
Jeffrey Kluger, author of Apollo 8 and TIME magazine’s editor-at-large, talks to Daniel Ford about his love of writing and science, his research process for Apollo 8 , his relationship with Jim Lovell, and why mankind must continue to explore and discover. To learn more about Jeffrey Kluger, visit his official website, read his work on TIME.com, or follow him on Twitter @jeffreykluger.
May 30, 2017•32 min
Calder Lorenz, author of One Way Down (Or Another) , talks to Daniel Ford about how writing novels compares to writing short stories, the rejection he faced while finding the right home for his novel, and how he explored issues like homelessness, drug addiction, and alcoholism. To learn more about Calder Lorenz, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , or follow him on Twitter @calderlorenz ....
May 26, 2017•22 min
Australian (rock star) author Matthew Reilly returns to the podcast and talks to Sean Tuohy about how his writing process has changed over the years, why he embraces outrageousness, and what inspired his new book The Four Legendary Kingdoms . To learn more about Matthew Reilly, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , or follow him on Twitter @Matthew_Reilly . Also listen to Sean Tuohy’s first interview with the author ....
May 22, 2017•36 min
Author Steve Hamilton returns to the podcast and talks to Daniel Ford about raising the stakes in his latest Nick Mason yarn Exit Strategy , what he's learned from readers, and why character development is so important when writing crime fiction. To learn more about Steve Hamilton, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , or follow him on Twitter @authorsteve . Also listen to Sean Tuohy’s first interview with the author ....
May 19, 2017•18 min
Jenn Bregman, author of her first legal thriller The TimeKeepers , talks to Daniel Ford about her early love of storytelling, how her legal career influenced her writing process, and what she has in store for her heroine Sarah Brockman. To learn more about Jenn Bregman, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , or follow her on Twitter @jennbregman ....
May 17, 2017•20 min
Stephen Hunter, author of the Bob Lee Swagger series and former film critic for The Washington Post , talks to Sean Tuohy about his career. To learn more about Stephen Hunter, like his Facebook page .
May 15, 2017•36 min
Author Jill Santopolo talks to Daniel Ford about her debut novel The Light We Lost . Stephanie Schaefer also joins Daniel to discuss her thoughts about the book, what makes a good love story, and what’s on her reading list. To learn more about Jill Santopolo, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , or follow her on Twitter @JillSantopolo ....
May 12, 2017•18 min
Daniel Magariel, author of the brutally sweet One of the Boys , talks to Daniel Ford about his compulsion to become a writer, the benefits of an MFA, and the personal story that inspired his debut novel.
May 10, 2017•22 min
Author and poet Hala Alyan talks to Daniel Ford about growing up in a house where storytelling was valued, how she crafts her prose and dialogue, and what inspired her debut novel Salt Houses . To learn more about Hala Alyan, visit her official website or follow her on Twitter @HalaNAlyan . Also read our review of Salt Houses in May’s “ Books That Should Be On Your Radar .”...
May 08, 2017•21 min
In the fourth installment of #NovelClass, Dave Pezza and Daniel Ford discuss Jaroslav Kalfar’s brilliant debut novel, Spaceman of Bohemia . (Be warned, there are moderate spoilers.) To learn more about Jaroslav Kalfar, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , or follow him on Twitter @JaroslavKalfar . Also read Daniel Ford’s interview with the author ....
May 05, 2017•40 min
Today’s guest is Amy Goldstein, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for The Washington Post and author of Janesville, An American Story . Goldstein sits down with Gary Almeter to discuss the time she spent in Janesville, Wisconsin, issues middle class communities face when work disappears, and the resilience she witnessed firsthand during her research process. Learn more about Amy Goldstein by visiting her official website or following her on Twitter @goldsteinamy ....
May 03, 2017•48 min
Author Kristopher Jansma returns to the podcast! Jansma talks to Daniel Ford about Why We Came to the City coming out in paperback (May 2) and how his life and writing process have evolved since leaving New York City. Learn more about Kristopher Jansma by visiting his official website , liking his Facebook page , or following him on Twitter @KristopherJans . Also listen to Gary Almeter’s first interview with the author ....
May 01, 2017•28 min
Chasing Portraits author and documentarian Elizabeth Rynecki talks to Daniel Ford about her emotional and personal project to find her Polish-Jewish great-grandfather’s paintings that were lost during World War II. To learn more about Elizabeth Rynecki, visit her official website , follow her blog , like her Facebook page , or follow her on Twitter @erynecki ....
Apr 28, 2017•27 min
Carolyn Stotesbery, who plays Eli in John Shea’s “Grey Lady,” talks to Daniel Ford about her path to becoming an actress, how she got attached to “Grey Lady,” and what lessons she learned from the talented cast and crew. “I just love telling stories," says Carolyn Stotesbery. “Grey Lady" premieres April 28. Learn more about Carolyn Stotesbery by visiting her official website , liking her Facebook page , and following her on Twitter ( @CStotesbery ) and Instagram ( @carolynstotesbery )....
Apr 26, 2017•20 min
Hollywood screenwriter William C. Martell talks to Sean Tuohy about how he broke into the movie business, his screenwriting process, and how he deals with rejection and changes to his scripts. “What’s on your laptop screen is never going to be what’s on the cinema screen.”—William C. Martell To learn more about William C. Martell, check out his official website or follow him on Twitter @wcmartell ....
Apr 24, 2017•48 min
Julie Buntin, author of the recently published Marlena , talks to Daniel Ford about what inspired her debut novel, writing about the contrasts between her home state of Michigan and her adopted home in New York City, her publishing journey, and why aspiring writers should be willing to make mistakes. “Follow the impulse, the urgency, the heat of your ideas without worrying about how they will be received,” says Buntin. To learn more about Julie Buntin, visit her official website or follow her on...
Apr 21, 2017•27 min
