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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: Amy Lin, Author of Here After

Amy Lin joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her moving and lyrical memoir Here After . Caitlin Malcuit also discusses pending legislation in Massachusetts and Connecticu t aimed at improving wheelchair repair delays and why disabled customers struggle to get their equipment fixed in a timely manner. To learn more about Amy Lin, visit her official website . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line , Libro.fm , and Everyday Shakespeare ....

May 17, 202439 min

Episode 656: D.J. Caruso, Director of 'Bronx Zoo '90'

Filmmaker D.J. Caruso joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about the new Peacock documentary “ Bronx Zoo ‘90: Crime, Chaos and Baseball ." The three-episode series is based on New York Post columnist Joel Sherman’s series of articles about the New York Yankees' disastrous 1990 season. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line , Libro.fm , and Everyday Shakespeare ....

May 16, 202438 min

Episode 655: Jayne Anne Phillips, Author of Night Watch

Newly minted Pulitzer Prize-winner Jayne Anne Phillips joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her novel Night Watch . To learn more about Jayne Anne Phillips, visit her official website . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line , Libro.fm , and Everyday Shakespeare ....

May 14, 202441 min

Episode 654: Deesha Dyer, Author of Undiplomatic

Former White House Social Secretary and advocate Deesha Dyer joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about her book Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble . To learn more about Deesha Dyer, visit her official website . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line , Libro.fm , and Everyday Shakespeare ....

May 09, 202445 min

Episode 653: Tricia Romano, Author of The Freaks Came Out to Write

Author Tricia Romano joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her book The Freaks Came Out To Write: The Definitive History of the Village Voice, the Radical Paper that Changed American Culture . To learn more about Tricia Romano, visit her official website . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line , Libro.fm , and Everyday Shakespeare ....

May 07, 202442 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Alicia D. Williams, Author of Mid-Air

Author and storyteller Alicia D. Williams joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her book Mid-Air . Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the protests at Columbia University and how they connect to campus activism in the past. To learn more about Alicia D. Williams, visit her official website . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line , Libro.fm , and Everyday Shakespeare ....

May 03, 202444 min

Episode 652: Mark Stevens, Author of The Fireballer

Author Mark Stevens joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about his novel The Fireballer . To learn more about Mark Stevens, visit his official website . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line , Libro.fm , and Everyday Shakespeare ....

Apr 30, 202441 min

Episode 651: David L. Roll, Author of Ascent to Power

David L. Roll, author of George Marshall and The Hopkins Touch , joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his latest book Ascent to Power: How Truman Emerged from Roosevelt's Shadow and Remade the World . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line , Libro.fm , and Everyday Shakespeare ....

Apr 25, 202455 min

Episode 650: Ned Benson, Writer/Director of 'The Greatest Hits'

Filmmaker and screenwriter Ned Benson joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his new film " The Greatest Hits ." He chats about his screenwriting process, which has involved working with the likes of Jessica Chastain and Scarlet Johansson, how he rounded up the terrific ensemble cast for the “The Greatest Hits,” and his approach to collaborating with said cast as a director. To learn more about Ned Benson, follow him on Instagram . Watch " The Greatest Hits " trailer. Writer's Bone is proudly ...

Apr 23, 202441 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Clifford Garstang, Author of The Last Bird of Paradise

Author Clifford Garstang ( Oliver's Travels , What the Zhang Boys Know ), joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about his new book The Last Bird of Paradise . Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the possible "Sesame Street" writers' strike and why it's so damn important for writers to fight for the compensation and benefits they deserve. To learn more about Clifford Garstang, visit his official website . Also listen to our first conversation with the author . Writer's Bone is proudly spo...

Apr 19, 202426 min

Episode 649: Aime Alley Card, Author of The Tigerbelles

Author Aime Alley Card stops by the show and chats with Daniel Ford about her book The Tigerbelles: Olympic Legends from Tennessee State . To learn more about Aime Alley Card, visit her official website . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line and Libro.fm ....

Apr 16, 202448 min

Episode 648: Matt Gallagher, Author of Daybreak

Author Matt Gallagher ( Empire City , Youngblood ) returns to the show and talks with Daniel Ford about his new novel Daybreak and his reporting from Ukraine. To learn more about Matt Gallagher, visit his official website , read “ Ukraine is no Forever War ” in The Boston Globe and “ Peace Through Victory: The Grim Resolve of Ukraine’s Citizen-Soldiers " in Esquire , and listen to his last appearance on our show . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line and Libro....

Apr 11, 202450 min

Episode 647: 2054 With Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis

Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.) return to the show and chat with Daniel Ford and NovelClass ' Dave Pezza about their new book 2054 . To learn more about Elliot Ackerman, visit his official website . To learn more about Admiral James Stavridis, visit his official website . Also listen to our last conversation with the pair in Episode 476 . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line and Libro.fm ....

Apr 09, 202440 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Nova Jacobs, Author of The Stars Turned Inside Out

Author Nova Jacobs joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her novel The Stars Turned Inside Out . Caitlin Malcuit discusses the challenges faced by women in STEM and highlights the importance of fostering passion and showcasing the creative side of STEM fields. To learn more about Nova Jacobs, visit her official website . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line and Libro.fm ....

Apr 05, 202431 min

Episode 646: Crystal Hana Kim, Author of The Stone Home

Acclaimed author Crystal Hana Kim ( If You Leave Me ) returns to the show and chats with Daniel Ford about her latest novel The Stone Home (out now from William Morrow). To learn more about Crystal Hana Kim, visit her official website . Also listen to our first conversation with the author in Episode 319 . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line and Libro.fm ....

Apr 02, 202441 min

Episode 645: Keith O'Brien, Author of Charlie Hustle

Author and journalist Keith O'Brien joins Daniel Ford for a special Opening Day 2024 episode! O'Brien discusses his new book Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball . To learn more about Keith O'Brien, visit his official website . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line and Libro.fm ....

Mar 28, 202448 min

Episode 644: Garrard Conley, Author of All the World Beside

Garrard Conley, author of the memoir Boy Erased , talks to Daniel Ford about his debut novel All the World Beside . To learn more about Garrard Conley, visit his official website . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line and Libro.fm ....

Mar 26, 202452 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Michelle Ephraim, Author of Green World

Author and Shakespeare scholar Michelle Ephraim joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her memoir Green World: A Tragicomic Memoir of Love & Shakespeare . Caitlin Malcuit discusses the infamous incident where a door plug flew off a Boeing plane mid-flight and the death of whistleblower John Barnett , who raised concerns about Boeing's practices. She also explores the challenges faced by whistleblowers and solutions that can support them in the face of retaliation. To learn ...

Mar 22, 202457 min

Episode 643: William Dameron, Author of The Way Life Should Be

Author William Dameron returns to the show and chats with Daniel Ford about his debut novel The Way Life Should Be . To learn more about William Dameron, visit his official website and listen to his first appearance on the show . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line and Libro.fm ....

Mar 20, 202428 min

Episode 642: Mark Cecil, Author of Bunyan and Henry

Author Mark Cecil joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his debut novel Bunyan and Henry; Or the Beautiful Destiny . To learn more about Mark Cecil, visit his official website . Also subscribe to his podcast The Thoughtful Bro . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line and Libro.fm ....

Mar 19, 20241 hr

Episode 641: Morgan Parker, Author of You Get What You Pay For

Acclaimed author, poet, and essayist Morgan Parker joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her new essay collection You Get What You Pay For (out today from One World). To learn more about Morgan Parker, visit her official website . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line , Libro.fm and Mark Cecil's upcoming novel Bunyan and Henry; Or, the Beautiful Destiny ....

Mar 12, 202442 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Theodore Wheeler, Author of The War Begins in Paris

Author Theodore Wheeler joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about his latest novel The War Begins in Paris . Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the complex and often dangerous world of war reporting through the lens of female journalists and how we can uphold and support journalistic voices in conflict zones amidst an evolving media landscape. To learn more about Theodore Wheeler, visit his official website and visit his bookshop . Also listen to our previous conversation with the aut...

Mar 08, 202433 min

Episode 640: Brad Listi, Author of Be Brief and Tell Them Everything

Author and otherppl host Brad Listi joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his novel Be Brief and Tell Them Everything . To learn more about Brad Listi, visit his official website . Also subscribe to his podcast otherppl . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line , Libro.fm and Mark Cecil's upcoming novel Bunyan and Henry; Or, the Beautiful Destiny ....

Mar 05, 20241 hr 8 min

Episode 639: Deborah Jackson Taffa, Author of Whiskey Tender

Author Deborah Jackson Taffa joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her memoir Whiskey Tender . To learn more about Deborah Jackson Taffa, visit her official website . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line , Libro.fm and Mark Cecil's upcoming novel Bunyan and Henry; Or, the Beautiful Destiny ....

Feb 27, 202457 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Brooke Barbier, Author of King Hancock

Author and historian Brooke Barber joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her book King Hancock: The Radical Influence of a Moderate Founding Father . Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the continued fallout from Alabama's Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are children. To learn more about Brooke Barbier, visit her official website . Also check out Ye Old Tavern Tours ! Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line , Libro.fm and Mark Cecil's upcomi...

Feb 23, 202442 min

Episode 638: Sarah Tomlinson, Author of The Last Days of the Midnight Ramblers

Author Sarah Tomlinson joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her debut novel The Last Days of the Midnight Ramblers . To learn more about Sarah Tomlinson, visit her official website . Also listen to Tomlinson's appearance on Daniel Paisner's As Told To: The Ghostwriting Podcast . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line , Libro.fm and Mark Cecil's upcoming novel Bunyan and Henry; Or, the Beautiful Destiny ....

Feb 20, 202438 min

Episode 637: E.A. Aymar, Author of When She Left

Author E.A. Aymar joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about his latest thriller When She Left . To learn more about E.A. Aymer, visit his official website . Also read his reviews in The Washington Post and subscribe to his newsletter Crime Fiction Works . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line , Libro.fm and Mark Cecil's upcoming novel Bunyan and Henry; Or, the Beautiful Destiny ....

Feb 15, 202434 min

Episode 636: Rich Cohen, Author of When The Game Was War

Author and journalist Rich Cohen joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about his book When The Game Was War: The NBA’s Greatest Season . To learn more about Rich Cohen, visit his official website . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line , Libro.fm and Mark Cecil's upcoming novel Bunyan and Henry; Or, the Beautiful Destiny ....

Feb 13, 202437 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Anne L. Foster, Author of The Long War on Drugs

Author and historian Anne L. Foster joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her latest book The Long War on Drugs . As part of our 10-year anniversary celebration, Daniel also chats with Writer's Bone's original co-host and co-founder Sean Tuohy. (Listen to our interviews with Hard Case Crime's Charles Ardai in Episode 3 and Episode 70 .) Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line , Libro.fm and Mark Cecil's upcoming novel Bunyan and Henry; Or, the Beau...

Feb 09, 202453 min

Episode 635: Amy Jo Burns, Author of Mercury

Author Amy Jo Burns joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her latest novel Mercury . To learn more about Amy Jo Burns, visit her official website . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line , Libro.fm and Mark Cecil's upcoming novel Bunyan and Henry; Or, the Beautiful Destiny ....

Feb 06, 202451 min
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