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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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Episode 239: The Demon Crown Author James Rollins

Good friend of the podcast James Rollins, author of the Sigma Force Series, talks to Sean Tuohy about his new novel The Demon Crown . To learn more about James Rollins, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , or follow him on Twitter @jamesrollins . Also listen to last year’s live interview with the author at The Harvard Coop . Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom ....

Nov 20, 201728 min

Friday Morning Coffee: #NovelClass Featuring Joe Hill’s Strange Weather

In tenth installment of #NovelClass, Dave Pezza and Daniel Ford discuss Joe Hill’s Strange Weather . (Warning: This episode contains major spoilers.) Dave also makes a big announcement about the future of #NovelClass! To learn more about Joe Hill, visit his official website , like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @joe_hill . Also listen to Sean Tuohy’s most recent interview with the author. If you want to suggest a future #NovelClass read, email NovelClasspod@gmail.com or drop us a li...

Nov 17, 20171 hr 13 min

Episode 238: What We Build Upon the Ruins Author Giano Cromley

Giano Cromley, author of What We Build Upon the Ruins and The Last Good Halloween , talks to Daniel Ford about why he got an MFA, why he loves writing short stories, and how he crafted the memorable characters and narratives in What We Build Upon the Ruins . To learn more about Giano Cromley, visit his official website or follow him on Twitter and Instagram ....

Nov 15, 201721 min

Episode 237: ‘Almost Friends’ Writer and Director Jake Goldberger

Screenwriter and director Jake Goldberger, whose credits include “Almost Friends,” “Life of a King,” and “Don McKay,” talks to Sean Tuohy about his writing and directing style, learning to work with actors, and his upcoming project with one of our favorite directors, Lexi Alexander . To learn more about Jake Goldberger, visit his IMDB page . Also watch the trailer for “ Almost Friends .” Today’s episode is sponsored by OneRoom ....

Nov 13, 201723 min

Friday Morning Coffee: An Unkindness of Magicians Author Kat Howard

Kat Howard, author of An Unkindness of Magicians and Roses and Rot , talks to Daniel Ford about crafting the memorable characters you meet in An Unkindness of Magicians and why writers need to find the writing process that works best for them. To learn more about Kat Howard, visit her official website or follow her on Twitter @KatWithSword . Also listen to our first podcast interview with Howard and read her book recommendations in October’s “ Books That Should Be On Your Radar .” Today's episod...

Nov 10, 201717 min

Author’s Out Loud: Titus Plomaritis Reads From His Autobiography

Dr. Titus Plomaritis, retired chiropractor and former Lowell, Mass. football star, reads “The Demoulas Story” from this autobiography Titus: The Life Story of Dr. Plomaritis . Today’s “Author’s Out Loud” episode is sponsored by OneRoom .

Nov 09, 201731 min

Episode 236: Garden of the Lost and Abandoned Author Jessica Yu

Jessica Yu, Academy Award-winning filmmaker and author of Garden of the Lost and Abandoned : The Extraordinary Story of One Ordinary Woman and the Children She Saves , talks to Daniel Ford about how her filmmaking background influenced her writing, her immersive research process, and the rare trust she developed with her subject, Gladys Kalibbala. To learn more about Jessica Yu, visit her official Facebook page . Also watch the book's trailer ! Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom ....

Nov 06, 201725 min

Friday Morning Coffee: She Read to Us in the Late Afternoons Author Kathleen Hill

Kathleen Hill, author of the recently published memoir She Read to Us in the Late Afternoons: A Life in Novels , talks to Daniel Ford about how stories she heard in her youth led her to becoming a writer, why she decided to write a memoir, and why writers need to make room within themselves for their impressions. To learn more about Kathleen Hill, visit her official website . This Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by OneRoom ....

Nov 03, 201731 min

Episode 235: In the Midst of Winter Author Isabel Allende

In an incredibly personal and emotional interview, best-selling international author Isabel Allende talks to Sean Tuohy about her new book In the Midst of Winter . To learn more about Isabel Allende, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , or follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom ....

Nov 01, 201722 min

Episode 234: Have You Met Nora? Author Nicole Blades

Nicole Blades, author of Have You Met Nora? (out Oct. 31) and The Thunder Beneath Us , returns to the podcast to discuss what went into crafting the characters in her new book, how long it took her to write and edit the novel, and the themes she wanted to explore through her mixed race, and very secretive and conflicted, main character Nora. Blades and Daniel Ford also talk about what inspired her to start a podcast with her sister, and what’s coming up on Season 2 of “ Hey Sis! ” To learn more ...

Oct 30, 201740 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Save Yourself Author Kelly Braffet

Kelly Braffet, author of Save Yourself , Josie and Jack , and Last Seen Leaving , about her father’s influence on her becoming a storyteller, her writing process, bravely sharing her work with her now-husband Owen on their second date (!), and why she wants to poke around the gray in human existence. To learn more about Kelly Braffet, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , or follow her on Twitter @KellyBraffet . Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom ....

Oct 27, 201736 min

Episode 233: Only Dead on the Inside Author James Breakwell

James Breakwell , social media comedian and author of Only Dead on the Inside , talks to Sean Tuohy about channeling his tweets into a book, what his kids think about his literary prowess, and their shared grieving over losing “the greatest podcast ever recorded.” Try not wetting your pants during this podcast. We dare you. To learn more about James Breakwell, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , or follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Also listen to Sean and James’ first podca...

Oct 26, 201744 min

Episode 232: Actor and How Did This Get Made? Co-Host Paul Scheer

Paul Scheer, actor, producer, and co-host of How Did This Get Made? , talks to Sean Tuohy about how his love for bad films turned into a podcast, the show’s upcoming live events in Boston, and the tribal mentality of people watching bad movies and discussing them. To learn more about Paul Scheer, visit his official website , subscribe to How Did This Get Made? , and follow him and the show on Twitter @paulscheer and and @HDTGM . Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom ....

Oct 23, 201723 min

Episode 231: Kate Fox Mystery Series Author Shannon Baker

Shannon Baker , author of Dark Signal and Stripped Bare , talks to Daniel Ford about telling herself stories when she went to bed as a kid, how much of herself ends up in her main character Kate Fox, and being named 2017 Writer of the Year by Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers. To learn more about Shannon Baker, visit her official website or follow her on Twitter @sbakerwriter . Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom ....

Oct 18, 201719 min

Episode 230: Writer and Producer Portland Helmich

Portland Helmich , host of the podcast “ Stranglers ,” producer, writer, and actor, talks to Daniel Ford about her upcoming appearance at PRX Podcast Garage in Allston, Mass. on Nov. 1 with “Stranglers” executive producer Susan Gray. Helmich also discusses pitching a podcast on sex and spirituality, producing a documentary on John F. Kennedy’s final major speech at Amherst, and writing a short film about George Washington and the Newburgh Conspiracy for the U.S. Army Museum . To learn more about...

Oct 16, 201737 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Live From Chatter With Melanie Padgett Powers

Melanie Padgett Powers, owner of MelEdits , joins Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy live from Chatter in Washington D.C.! The trio discusses why “freelancers” need to think of themselves as small business owners, the difference between introverts and extroverts, her path from Indiana to Washington D.C., and the current state of journalism. To learn more about Melanie Padgett Powers, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Also listen to our first ...

Oct 13, 201752 min

Episode 229: Professor Joe R. Lansdale Explains the Art of Showing Up

Joe R. Lansdale, Hap and Leonard creator and author of Rusty Puppy and Cold in July , makes his Writer’s Bone podcast debut! Lansdale talks to Sean Tuohy about how East Texas influences his work, not always realizing the “ah ha” moments when they happen, and why half the battle for writers is showing up. To learn more about Joe R. Lansdale, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , or follow him on Twitter @joelansdale . Also read Sean’s first interview with the author ....

Oct 11, 201742 min

Episode 228: Live From Chatter With Poet and Literary Historian Kim Roberts

Poet and literary historian Kim Roberts sits down with Daniel Ford, Sean Tuohy, and Melanie Padgett Powers at Chatter in Washington D.C. Roberts discusses what inspired her recent poetry collection, The Scientific Method , her work for DC Writers' Homes , and why Washington D.C. is a great city for writers. To learn more about Kim Roberts, visit her official website or follow her on Twitter @fan_belt . Today's episode is sponsored by Chatter and OneRoom ....

Oct 09, 201754 min

Sid Sanford Lives! Reading at I AM Books in Boston’s North End

Daniel Ford reads from Sid Sanford Lives! at I AM Books in Boston’s North End. He also takes questions from an insightful and engaged audience. The next Sid Sanford Lives! reading/signing is at Belmont Books on Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. Find more details on Belmont Book’s Facebook page . Learn more about Daniel Ford by visiting his official website , liking his Facebook page , or following him on Twitter @danielfford . Sid Sanford Lives! is available from I AM Books , Amazon , Barnes and Noble , and Ind...

Oct 08, 201737 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Small Puddles Author Michael P. Danziger

Michael P. Danziger, author of Small Puddles: The Triumphant Story of Yale's Worst Oarsman. Ever. , talks to Sean Tuohy about where his draft of the book currently resides, how his perseverance in rowing and writing paid off, and what inspired his nonprofit, The Steppingstone Foundation . To learn more about Michael P. Danziger, follow him on Twitter @mpdanziger . Today's Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by OneRoom and Sid Sanford Lives!...

Oct 06, 201727 min

Episode 227: Blurred Lines Author Vanessa Grigoriadis

Vanessa Grigoriadis, author of Blurred Lines: Rethinking Sex, Power, and Consent on Campus , talks to Daniel Ford about what she discovered while investigating the sexual revolution occurring on college campuses across the United States. Grigoriadis, who is a contributing editor at The New York Times Magazine and Vanity Fair , also discusses the current state of journalism. To learn more about Vanessa Grigoriadis, visit her official website or follow her on Twitter @vanessagrigor . Today's episo...

Oct 04, 201732 min

Episode 226: Live From Books on the Square With Hollywood Homicide Author Kellye Garrett

Mystery author Kellye Garrett introduced her new book Hollywood Homicide last Saturday night at Books on the Square in Providence, R.I. While attendees sipped on wine from bin 312 and indulged in cupcakes from Sin Desserts , actress Mia Ellis read the first chapter of Hollywood Homicide . Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy then asked Garrett about her origins as a storyteller and what inspired her character Dayna Anderson. (Special thanks to Vanessa Lillie for organizing the event!) To learn more about ...

Oct 02, 201757 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Light the Dark Editor Joe Fassler

Joe Fassler, editor of Light the Dark: Writers on Creativity, Inspiration, and the Artistic Process and reporter/essayist for The Atlantic , talks to Caitlin Malcuit about writers and creativity. To learn more about Joe Fassler, visit The Atlantic ’s website or follow him on Twitter @joefassler . Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Novelize , OneRoom , and Sid Sanford Lives!...

Sep 29, 201728 min

Clippings: Lie in Wait Author Eric Rickstad

In this episode of our mini-pod series, author Eric Rickstad and Sean Tuohy take a deep dive into his novel Lie in Wait , which features Detective Sonja Test. To learn more about Eric Rickstad, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , or follow him on Twitter @ericrickstad . Also listen to Sean’s recent podcast interview with the author. Clippings is sponsored by Novelize ....

Sep 28, 201711 min

Episode 225: The Last Ballad Author Wiley Cash

Wiley Cash, author of The Last Ballad (out Oct. 3), A Land More Kind Than Home , and This Dark Road of Mercy , talks to Daniel Ford about establishing his storytelling work ethic, chasing Ella May’s ghost while writing The Last Ballad , what he’s learned from his writing students, and why writers need to be really honest with themselves about why they want to write. To learn more about Wiley Cash, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , or follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Also...

Sep 27, 201731 min

Episode 224: Live at Trident Booksellers & Café for Sid Sanford Lives! Book Launch

On Sept. 21, Daniel Ford launched his debut novel Sid Sanford Lives! at Trident Booksellers & Café with the help of his family, friends, and the Writer’s Bone crew. Ford read from the book, answered fun questions from Sean Tuohy and the audience, and signed plenty of books! Listen to the audio, and then come out to Ford’s next author talk at I Am Books in Boston’s North End on Sept. 28. To learn more about Daniel Ford, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on T...

Sep 25, 201749 min

Friday Morning Coffee: According to a Source Author Abby Stern

Abby Stern, author of According to a Source , talks to Daniel Ford about what real-life events inspired her debut novel, her publishing journey, and what she has planned next. To learn more about Abby Stern, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , or follow her on Twitter @abbystern . Today's episode is sponsored by Novelize , OneRoom , and Sid Sanford Lives!...

Sep 22, 201718 min

Episode 223: The Damascus Cover Author Howard Kaplan

Howard Kaplan, author of The Damascus Cover and Bullets of Palestine , talks to Sean Tuohy about how being a shy kid led him to storytelling, his appearance at Boston Film Festival on Sept. 23 to promote the film adaptation (Jonathan Rhys Meyers, John Hurt, and Olivia Thirlby), and why he wanted his thrillers to have underlying messages. Learn more about Howard Kaplan by visiting his official website , liking his Facebook page , or following him on Twitter @kaplanhow . Today's episode is sponsor...

Sep 20, 201719 min

Episode 222: Live With Authors Alex Segura and Radha Vatsal in Queens, N.Y.

On Sept. 14, Daniel Ford moderated The Queens Bookshop ’s first-ever author event (!!!), held at Maple Grove Celebration Hall in Kew Gardens, N.Y., as part of 2017’s Brooklyn Book Festival . The author panel included Alex Segura, best known for his Pete Fernandez Miami mystery novels , and Radha Vatsal, scribe of the historical fiction novels, A Front Page Affair and Murder Between the Lines . Alex and Radha had great insights into the craft of writing, a passionate crowd of readers asked though...

Sep 18, 20171 hr 20 min
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