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Writer's Bone

Daniel Ford and the Writer's Bone Crewwww.writersbone.com
Aspiring writers, best-selling scribes, and award-winning screenwriters confront existential dread and writing angst! A podcast for the conversationalist.
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Episodes

Friday Morning Coffee: Dreamfield Author Ethan Bryan

Author Ethan Bryan talks to Daniel Ford about how the Kansas City Royals inspired him to become a writer, why he’s a flaming idealist, and the basis for his debut novel Dreamfield . Caitlin Malcuit also tells a story about an unfortunate “Wheel of Fortune” fail . You got to say the words right, dude! To learn more about Ethan Bryan, like his Facebook page or follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Also read our review of Dreamfield in October 2017’s “ Books That Should Be On Our Radar .” Today's F...

Apr 13, 201835 min

Episode 279: All the Beautiful Lies Author Peter Swanson

Peter Swanson, author of All the Beautiful Lies , Her Every Fear , and The Kind Worth Killing , talks to Sean Tuohy about the art of not giving up. To learn more about Peter Swanson, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , or follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Today's episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , OneRoom , The Wild Pitch Podcast , and Film Freaks Forever!...

Apr 11, 201829 min

Episode 278: The Italian Teacher Author Tom Rachman

Tom Rachman, author of The Imperfectionists and The Rise & Fall of Great Powers , talks to Daniel Ford about his new novel The Italian Teacher . To learn more about Tom Rachman, visit his official website or like his Facebook page . Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom and Film Freaks Forever!...

Apr 09, 201824 min

Friday Morning Coffee: ‘All I Wish’ Writer and Director Susan Walter

Filmmaker Susan Walter talks to Sean Tuohy about the long and winding road leading to her debut film “All I Wish.” Caitlin Malcuit also tells a story about a guy banned from a hotel because of an unfortunate seagull/pepperoni incident . To learn more about Susan Walter, follow her on Twitter @susie_filmmaker . “All I Wish” stars Sharon Stone, Tony Goldwyn, and Ellen Burstyn. Watch the trailer . Today's Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by OneRoom and Film Freaks Forever!...

Apr 06, 201816 min

Episode 277: Shallow Graves Author Maureen Boyle

Maureen Boyle, author of Shallow Graves: The Hunt For The New Bedford Serial Killer , talks to Daniel Ford about writing and researching a case that has haunted her and the killer’s victims. To learn more about Maureen Boyle, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , or follow her on Twitter @MaureenEBoyle1 . Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom and Film Freaks Forever!...

Apr 04, 201820 min

Episode 276: My Old Faithful Author Yang Huang

Author Yang Huang talks to Daniel Ford about her short story collection My Old Faithful . To learn more about Yang Huang, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , or follow her on Twitter @yangwrites . Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom and Film Freaks Forever!...

Apr 02, 201820 min

Friday Morning Coffee: The Beloved Wild Author Melissa Ostrom

Author Melissa Ostrom talks to Friday Morning Coffee host Caitlin Malcuit about her debut novel The Beloved Wild . To learn more about Melissa Ostrom, visit her official website or follow her on Twitter @melostrom . Also read our review of The Beloved Wild in March’s “ Books That Should Be On Your Radar .” Read the article that Caitlin mentions in her intro ("The Cheers Conspiracy") in Boston Magazine . (Sorry, Phoef!) Today's Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by OneRoom and Film Freaks...

Mar 30, 201831 min

Episode 275: The Light We Lost Author Jill Santopolo

Jill Santopolo, author The Light We Lost , returns to the podcast! She chats with Stephanie Schaefer about the paperback edition of the novel, writing the screenplay for the upcoming film adaption, and Reese Witherspoon selecting The Light We Lost for her book club. To learn more about Jill Santopolo, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , or follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Also listen to our first conversation with the author . Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom and Fi...

Mar 28, 201814 min

Episode 274: Speak No Evil Author Uzodinma Iweala

Uzodinma Iweala, author of Beasts of No Nation and Speak No Evil , talks to Daniel Ford about writing in longhand, how he built the characters in his new novel, the themes he wanted to explore in Speak No Evil , and why writers need to listen closely to the world. Read our review of Speak No Evil in March's " Books That Should Be On Your Radar ." Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom ....

Mar 26, 201823 min

Friday Morning Coffee: The Wild Inside Author Jamey Bradbury

Author Jamey Bradbury talks to Caitlin Malcuit about her debut novel The Wild Inside . To learn more about Jamey Bradbury, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , or follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Today's Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by OneRoom ....

Mar 23, 201826 min

Episode 273: I Kill Giants Author and Screenwriter Joe Kelly

In Part 2 of our double feature celebrating Film Freaks Forever! , author and screenwriter Joe Kelly talks to Sean Tuohy about developing his graphic novel I Kill Giants for the silver screen. To learn more about Joe Kelly, follow him on Twitter @JoeKellyMOA . Also watch the “ I Kill Giants ” trailer. This episode is sponsored by OneRoom ....

Mar 21, 201817 min

Episode 272: The Fighter Author Michael Farris Smith

As part of our double feature celebrating the April 1 launch of Film Freaks Forever! , Michael Farris Smith returns to the Writer’s Bone podcast to talk about his new novel The Fighter . To learn more about Michael Farris Smith, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , or follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Also listen to our first podcast interview with the author, and read our review of The Fighter in March’s “ Books That Should Be On Your Radar .” Today's episode is sponsored b...

Mar 21, 201821 min

Episode 271: Papercuts J.P. Owner Kate Layte

Kate Layte, owner of Papercuts J.P. in Boston, talks to Sean Tuohy and Caitlin Malcuit about why she decided to found an independent bookstore. This episode was recorded live at PRX Podcast Garage in Allston, Mass. To learn more about Papercuts J.P., visit the store’s official website , like their Facebook page , and follow them on Twitter and Instagram . Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom ....

Mar 19, 201843 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Second Wind Author Nathaniel Philbrick

Sean Tuohy and Caitlin Malcuit chat about underrated sequels during a live recording from the PRX Podcast Garage (0:00-33:50), and then Daniel Ford talks to Nathaniel Philbrick (34:43-50:31) about his personal memoir Second Wind: A Sunfish Sailor, an Island, and the Voyage That Brought a Family Together . To learn more about Nathaniel Philbrick, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , or follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Read our review of Second Wind in March’s “ Books That Sh...

Mar 16, 201852 min

Episode 270: Mercy Dogs Author Tyler Dilts

The hat is back! Writer’s Bone favorite Tyler Dilts talks to Sean Tuohy about his new novel Mercy Dogs . To learn more about Tyler Dilts, visit his Amazon page , like his Facebook page , or follow him on Twitter @tylerdilts . Also listen to our last podcast interview with the author . Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom ....

Mar 14, 201836 min

Episode 269: Sunburn Author Laura Lippman

New York Times best-selling author Laura Lippman talks to Daniel Ford about her new novel Sunburn , her approach to crafting noir, and why she loves writing about Baltimore. To learn more about Laura Lippman, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , or follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom ....

Mar 12, 201827 min

Friday Morning Coffee: ‘The Cured’ Writer/Director David Freyne

David Freyne, writer and director of “The Cured,” talks to Caitlin Malcuit about the filmmakers who influenced the film, researching PTSD, and his experience at the Toronto International Film Festival . To learn more about David Freyne, follow him on Twitter @david_freyne . Watch the trailer for “ The Cured ." Also, the movie is playing at Coolidge Corner Theatre on March 9 and March 10. Today's Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by OneRoom ....

Mar 09, 201818 min

Episode 268: Inside the Combat Zone Author Stephanie Schorow

Live from the PRX Podcast Garage in Allston, Mass., Stephanie Schorow, author of Inside the Combat Zone: The Stripped Down Story of Boston’s Most Notorious Neighborhood and Drinking Boston: A History of the City and its Spirits , talks to Sean Tuohy and Mike Nelson about the history of Boston’s “sordid and alluring” underside. To learn more about Stephanie Schorow, visit her official website or follow her on Twitter @StephSchorow . Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom ....

Mar 07, 201855 min

Episode 267: All the Pieces Matter Author Jonathan Abrams

Author and journalist Jonathan Abrams talks to guest host Mike Nelson about his new book All the Pieces Matter: The Inside Story of The Wire . Abrams discusses his lifelong love of writing, the memorable interviews he conducted with the cast and crew of “The Wire,” and why the show still has relevance a decade after it went off the air. To learn more about Jonathan Abrams, visit his official website , read his work on Bleacher Report , and follow him on Twitter @Jpdabrams . Today's episode is sp...

Mar 05, 201828 min

A Conversation With Author Kayla Rae Whitaker and Filmmaker Nick Kreiss

Kayla Rae Whitaker, author of The Animators , and Nick Kreiss, writer/director of “ Little Bitches ,” chatted recently about their creative process, what inspired their respective debuts, and what they’re currently reading. To learn more about Kayla Rae Whitaker, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , or follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Also read author Julie Buntin’s review of The Animators in last June’s “ Books That Should Be On Your Radar .” To learn more about Nick Kreis...

Mar 04, 20181 hr 18 min

Friday Morning Coffee: ‘Survivors Guide to Prison’ Director Matthew Cooke

Matthew Cooke, whose credits include “How to Make Money Selling Drugs," "Confinement,” and “Deliver Us From Evil,” talks to Sean Tuohy about his latest documentary “Survivors Guide to Prison.” To learn more about Matthew Cooke, like his Facebook page or follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Also watch the trailer for “ Survivors Guide to Prison .” Today's Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by OneRoom and NovelClass ....

Mar 02, 201819 min

Episode 266: Mercy Rule Author Tom Leveen

YA author Tom Leveen talks to guest host Adam Vitcavage about his new novel Mercy Rule . To learn more about Tom Leveen, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , or follow him on Twitter @tomleveen . Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom and NovelClass ....

Feb 28, 201837 min

Episode 265: Eat the Apple Author Matt Young

Matt Young, author of Eat the Apple (out Feb. 27 from Bloomsbury USA), talks to Daniel Ford about his decision to write a memoir about his service with the Marines, his path to publication, and why aspiring writers need to read outside their preferred genres. To learn more about Matt Young, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , or follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Also read Daniel’s review of Eat the Apple in February’s “ Books That Should Be On Your Radar .” Today's episode ...

Feb 26, 201830 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Look for Me Author Lisa Gardner

New York Times #1 best-selling crime author Lisa Gardner talks to Caitlin Malcuit about her new Detective D. D. Warren novel Look for Me . To learn more about Lisa Gardner, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , or follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Also listen to Dave Pezza and Daniel Ford’s discussion about Gardner’s novel Right Behind You on NovelClass . Today's Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by OneRoom and NovelClass ....

Feb 23, 201822 min

Episode 264: Talking 'Kindergarten Cop' With Large Marge Sent Us

Crossover podcast episode! At the PRX Podcast Garage , Emily and Andre Dumas, the talented and hilarious hosts of Large Marge Sent Us , Daniel Ford, and Sean Tuohy discuss the classic 1990s film “Kindergarten Cop.” The gang chats about men with ponytails (blah), sexy, scruffy Arnold (the group is very divided on this), and whether or not it’s a toomah (spoiler, it’s not, so says John Kimble). To learn more about Large Marge Sent U s , subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, like their Facebook page ...

Feb 22, 20181 hr 16 min

Episode 263: Authors Charles and Caroline Todd

Charles and Caroline Todd, better known as “Charles Todd,” the mother-and-son writing team that created the Rutledge & Crawford series, talks to Sean Tuohy about their new novel The Gate Keeper . To learn more about Charles Todd, visit their official website , like their Facebook page , or follow them on Twitter and Instagram . Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom and NovelClass ....

Feb 21, 201832 min

Episode 262: Rabbit Cake Author Annie Hartnett

Author Annie Hartnett talks to Daniel Ford about her debut novel Rabbit Cake , her Dolly Parton-infused writing process, and how she ended up at Tin House Books. To learn more about Annie Hartnett, visit her official website or follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom , Eight Cousins Books , and NovelClass ....

Feb 19, 201824 min

Friday Morning Coffee: A Place For Wolves Author Kosoko Jackson

Kosoko Jackson, author of A Place For Wolves (out in 2019), talks to Daniel Ford about the diversity found in today’s YA market and his publishing journey. Caitlin and Courtney Malcuit once again give us a double shot of coffee, and discuss the anime series “Junji Ito Collection” and Caitlin’s fear of… Cookie Monster ? To learn more about Kosoko Jackson, visit his official website or follow him on Twitter @KosokoJackson . Today's Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by OneRoom , Eight Cous...

Feb 16, 201828 min

Episode 261: Best-Selling Author Barry Eisler

Barry Eisler, New York Times best-selling author of A Clean Kill in Tokyo , Graveyard of Memories , and The Night Trade , talks to Sean Tuohy about creating John Rain and embracing self-publishing. To learn more about Barry Eisler, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , or follow him on Twitter @barryeisler . Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom , Eight Cousins Books , and NovelClass ....

Feb 14, 201848 min

Episode 260: How to Stop Time Author Matt Haig

Today’s guest is Matt Haig, author of The Humans , Reasons to Stay Alive , and, most recently, How to Stop Time . Haig talks to Daniel Ford about his constant impulse to externalize things and write them down, how memory, hope, despair, and melancholy are woven into How to Stop Time , and how he battles writer’s indecision (as opposed to writer’s block). To learn more about Matt Haig, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , or follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Today's episode i...

Feb 12, 201826 min
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