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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

Episode 387: Jami Attenberg, Author of All This Could Be Yours

Jami Attenberg, author of The Middlesteins and All Grown Up , returns to the show to discuss her latest novel All This Could Be Yours (out Oct. 22 from HMH Books). To learn more about Jami Attenberg, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Also listen to our first interview with the author and read our review of All This Could Be Yours in October’s “ Books That Should Be On Your Radar .” Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , Daniel For...

Oct 21, 201918 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Matthew Duffus, Author of Swapping Purples for Yellows

Author Matthew Duffus joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his debut Swapping Purples for Yellows (out now from Golden Antelope Press). Caitlin Malcuit also chats about more Halloween haunts in Massachusetts! To learn more about Matthew Duffus, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter . Also read our review of Swapping Purples for Yellows in October’s “ Books That Should Be On Your Radar .” Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , Daniel Ford's Black Coffee , and O...

Oct 18, 201920 min

Episode 386: Marco Rafalà, Author of How Fires End

Author Marco Rafalà joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about his debut novel How Fires End (out Oct. 15 from Little A). To learn more about Marco Rafalà, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , Daniel Ford's Black Coffee , and OneRoom ....

Oct 14, 201922 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Black Coffee Brewing at Boston Public Library’s North End Branch

Author Daniel Ford recently stopped by the Boston Public Library’s North End Branch to promote his short story collection Black Coffee . NovelClass host Dave Pezza emceed and Ford answered questions from an engaging and passionate crowd of readers. To learn more about Daniel Ford, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Listen to his last conversation with Pop Literacy 's Jennifer Keishin Armstrong and check out his book tour schedule ! Tod...

Oct 11, 201945 min

Episode 385: Vanessa Lillie, Author of Little Voices

Author and good literary friend of the podcast Vanessa Lillie talks to Daniel Ford about her debut novel Little Voices . To learn more about Vanessa Lillie, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . You can also catch Vanessa in conversation with author Edwin Hill at Wesleyan R. J. Julia Bookstore in Middletown, CT tonight at 7 p.m. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , Daniel Ford's Black Coffee , and OneRoom ....

Oct 08, 201922 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Seth Berkman, Author of A Team of Their Own

Author Seth Berkman joins Caitlin Malcuit on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his book A Team of Their Own: How an International Sisterhood Made Olympic History . Caitlin and Courtney Malcuit also investigate quality Halloween offerings on various streaming services. To learn more about Seth Berkman, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Berkman will also be appearing at Harvard Coop on Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , Daniel Ford's Black...

Oct 04, 201924 min

Episode 384: John Vercher, Author of Three-Fifths

Author John Vercher stops by the podcast to chat with Daniel Ford about his debut novel Three-Fifths . To learn more about John Vercher, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Also read our review of Three-Fifths in September’s “ Books That Should Be On Your Radar .” Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , Daniel Ford's Black Coffee , and OneRoom ....

Sep 30, 201924 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Mark Guerin, Author of You Can See More From Up Here

Author Mark Guerin joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his debut You Can See More From Up Here (out Oct. 1 from Golden Antelope Press). Caitlin Malcuit also chats about a haunted room. To learn more about Mark Guerin, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Also attend his book launch at Porter Square Books on Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , Daniel Ford's Black Coffee , and OneRoom ....

Sep 27, 201926 min

Episode 383: Craig Johnson, Author of the Walt Longmire Series

Boy howdy, are we glad Craig Johnson is back on the show! The Walt Longmire series scribe returns to chat about his new book Land of Wolves . To learn more about Craig Johnson, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Also listen to our first interview with Johnson back in 2014 and read our review of Land of Wolves . Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , Daniel Ford's Black Coffee , and OneRoom ....

Sep 25, 201920 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Edwin Hill, Author of The Missing Ones

Our literary friend Edwin Hill ( Little Comfort ) joins us on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his new Hester Thursby novel The Missing Ones . Also, fittingly, Caitlin Malcuit kicks off the spooky season! To learn more about Edwin Hill, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Also listen to our first interview with Edwin and read our review of The Missing Ones in September’s “ Books That Should Be On Your Radar .” Today’s episode is sponsor...

Sep 20, 201931 min

Episode 381: Saul Austerlitz, Author of Generation Friends

Author and pop culture historian Saul Austerlitz chats with Daniel and Stephanie Ford about his new book Generation Friends (out Sept. 17 from Dutton). To learn more about Saul Austerlitz, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter . Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , Daniel Ford's Black Coffee , and OneRoom ....

Sep 16, 201927 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Stuart Ross, Author of Jenny in Corona

Author Stuart Ross joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his debut novel Jenny in Corona . Caitlin Malcuit also chats about The Cut ’s feature on Caroline Calloway’s ghostwriter . Don't worry, she explains who the hell that is. To learn more about Stuart Ross, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter . Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , Daniel Ford's Black Coffee , and OneRoom ....

Sep 13, 201924 min

Episode 380: Robin Page, Author of Small Silent Things

Author Robin Page chats with Daniel Ford about her debut novel Small Silent Things . To learn more about Robin Page, visit her official website . Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , Daniel Ford's Black Coffee , and OneRoom ....

Sep 09, 201924 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Karen A. Chase, Author of Carrying Independence

Author Karen A. Chase joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her novel Carrying Independence . Caitlin Malcuit also chats about recent Nintendo Direct news . To learn more about Karen A. Chase, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , Daniel Ford's Black Coffee , and OneRoom ....

Sep 06, 201926 min

Episode 379: Sion Dayson, Author of As a River

Author Sion Dayson joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her fantastic debut novel As a River . To learn more about Sion, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , Daniel Ford's Black Coffee , and OneRoom ....

Sep 03, 201927 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Daniel Ford and Jennifer Keishin Armstrong Live From Kew & Willow Books

On Aug. 24, Daniel Ford ( Sid Sanford Lives! ) sat down with Jennifer Keishin Armstrong ( Seinfeldia , Sex and the City and Us ) at Kew & Willow Books to discuss his short story collection Black Coffee , his pop culture influences, and his “cynical optimist” persona. Caitlin Malcuit also chats about seeing comedian Reggie Watts at The Wilbur Theatre this past weekend. To learn more about Daniel Ford, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagra...

Aug 30, 201948 min

Episode 378: Richard Russo, Author of Chances Are…

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Russo returns to the show to discuss his new novel Chances Are… To learn more about Richard Russo, visit his official website or like his Facebook page . Also listen to our first interview with the author and read our review of Chances Are… in August’s “ Books That Should Be On Your Radar .” Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , Daniel Ford's Black Coffee , and OneRoom ....

Aug 26, 201929 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Julia Phillips, Author of Disappearing Earth

Author Julia Phillips joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her debut novel Disappearing Earth . To learn more about Julia Phillips, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Also read Debutiful founder Adam Vitcavage’s review of Disappearing Earth in May’s “ Books That Should Be On Your Radar .” Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , Daniel Ford's Black Coffee , and OneRoom ....

Aug 23, 201928 min

Episode 377: Authors Nicole Blades and Laura McHugh

A busy day here at Writer’s Bone ! First, Nicole Blades ( The Thunder Beneath Us , Have You Met Nora? ) joins us to talk about Toni Morrison’s legacy. Then, Laura McHugh, whose latest book The Wolf Wants In is a must read, returns to the show to tell us all about how she crafted these new characters. To learn more about Nicole Blades, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Also listen to our most recent interview with the author . To learn...

Aug 19, 201927 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Amanda Goldblatt, Author of Hard Mouth

Author Amanda Goldblatt joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her debut novel Hard Mouth . Caitlin Malcuit also chats about “Veronica Mars.” To learn more about Amanda Goldblatt, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , Daniel Ford's Black Coffee , and OneRoom . Also read our review of Hard Mouth in August’s “ Books That Should Be On Your Radar .”...

Aug 16, 201927 min

Episode 376: R.L. Maizes, Author of We Love Anderson Cooper

Author R.L. Maizes joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her sensational debut short story collection We Love Anderson Cooper . To learn more about R.L. Maizes, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , Daniel Ford's Black Coffee , and OneRoom ....

Aug 12, 201921 min

Friday Morning Coffee: William Dameron, Author of The Lie

Author William Dameron joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his memoir The Lie: A Memoir of Two Marriages, Catfishing & Coming Out . Caitlin Malcuit also chats about the recent passing of literary giant Toni Morrison. She references two articles: Doreen St. Félix's " Toni Morrison and What Our Mothers Couldn’t Say " in The New Yorker and Imani Perry's " Yearning for a Blessing From Toni Morrison " in The Cut . To learn more about William Dameron, visit his official website ,...

Aug 09, 201925 min

Episode 375: Lori Goldstein, Author of Screen Queens

Author Lori Goldstein talks to Rebecca Weston about her YA novel Screen Queens . To learn more about Lori Goldstein, visit his official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . To learn more about Rebecca Weston, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , or follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , Daniel Ford's Black Coffee , and OneRoom ....

Aug 07, 201947 min

Episode 374: Bassey Ikpi, Author of I’m Telling the Truth, But I’m Lying

Bassey Ikpi, a Nigerian-American writer, spoken word artist, and mental health advocate, joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her essay collection I’m Telling the Truth, But I’m Lying (out Aug. 20 from Harper Perennial). To learn more about Bassey Ikpi, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter . Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , Daniel Ford's Black Coffee , and OneRoom ....

Aug 05, 201920 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Aaron Harvey, Writer/Director of ‘Into the Ashes’ and ‘The Neighbor’

Writer and director Aaron Harvey joins Sean Tuohy on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his new film “Into the Ashes.” Caitlin Malcuit also chats about her second experience at a live How Did This Get Made? live event. To learn more about Aaron Harvey, follow him on Twitter . Watch the “ Into the Ashes " trailer. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , Daniel Ford's Black Coffee , and OneRoom ....

Aug 02, 201925 min

Episode 373: Daniel Ford and Hank Phillippi Ryan Live at Trident Booksellers & Café

On July 24, authors Daniel Ford and Hank Phillippi Ryan celebrated the launch of Black Coffee at Trident Booksellers & Café by having in-depth conversation about where inspiration strikes, the ups and downs of the writing process, and what it’s like living with multiple characters in their heads. To learn more about Daniel Ford, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Also listen to his first book tour stop and where he’s headed next ! ...

Jul 31, 201952 min

Episode 372: Karen Strong, Author of Just South of Home

Author Karen Strong talks to Rebecca Weston about her highly praised middle-grade novel Just South of Home . To learn more about Karen Strong, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . To learn more about Rebecca Weston, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , or follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Also read Rebecca’s review of Just South of Home in June’s “ Books That Should Be On Your Radar .” Today’s episode is sponsored by...

Jul 29, 201948 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Erin Somers, Author of Stay Up with Hugo Best

Author Erin Somers joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her debut novel Stay Up with Hugo Best . Caitlin Malcuit also chats about the recent release of Madonna’s “Like A Prayer” demos . To learn more about Erin Somers, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter . Also read our review of Stay Up with Hugo Best in July's " Books That Should Be On Your Radar ." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , Daniel Ford's Black Coffee , and OneRoom ....

Jul 26, 201922 min

Episode 371: Laura Lippman, Author of Lady in the Lake

The one and only Laura Lippman returns to the show and chats with Daniel Ford about her new book Lady in the Lake . To learn more about Laura Lippman, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , or follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Also listen to our first interview with the author and read our review of Lady in the Lake in July’s “ Books That Should Be On Your Radar .” Additionally, read her essays “ Whole 60 ” and “ Game of Crones ” on Longreads. Today’s episode is sponsored by L...

Jul 24, 201934 min
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