Our guest today is musician Peter Catucci, who has carved a pretty incredible career in the music industry since he started groovin’ in the early 1960s. We couldn’t chat with Peter without also bringing on his original groupie, Ken Ford. We also gave the Writer’s Bone crew an assignment, and, as it turned out, a difficult one. We asked our contributors to choose an album that changed their lives. It didn’t necessarily mean it was their favorite album of all time or one generally regarded as the ...
May 10, 2020•1 hr 39 min
Author and syndicated columnist Curtis Honeycutt joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee discuss his book Good Grammar is the Life of the Party . Caitlin Malcuit also gives us a nonplussed lesson in her favorite and least favorite grammar rules. To learn more about Curtis Honeycutt, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Today's Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom ....
May 08, 2020•25 min
Author and poet Souvankham Thammavongsa joins us to discuss her debut short story collection How to Pronounce Knife . Thammavongsa chats with Daniel Ford about her O. Henry Award-winning short story "Slingshot," why she had more luck than one of her characters getting in touch with the Randy Travis, and why aspiring writers need to write what they love. To learn more about Souvankham Thammavongsa, visit her official website . Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom ....
May 05, 2020•20 min
Sean Tuohy nearly got lost in the air ducts of Nakatomi Plaza doing his homework for this special quarantine episode. Sean and Daniel Ford share their #FivePerfectMovies (including a few extra) and then go off to write that hit song, "Alone With My Principles." Sean also chats with filmmaker and podcaster Mick Garris, who directed 1994's smash TV hit "The Stand." Garris discusses how he and the cast and crew brought Stephen King's best-selling novel to life on screen, his philosophy on filmmakin...
May 03, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Matt Gallagher, author of Youngblood , joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his new book Empire City . Caitlin Malcuit also chats about imgflip's This Meme Does Not Exist . Learn more about Matt Gallagher, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Empire City was featured in April's " Books That Should Be On Your Radar " and you can pick it up on Bookshop.org . Today’s Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm an...
May 01, 2020•26 min
Amity Gaige teaches us a thing or two about sailing while chatting with Daniel Ford about her new book Sea Wife . To learn more about Amity Gaige, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Also read Caitlin Malcuit's review of Sea Wife in April's " Books That Should Be On Your Radar ." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , Boston Noir at the Bar Round 2 , and OneRoom ....
Apr 28, 2020•27 min
Another special Sunday quarantine episode! First, author Jenna Blum ( The Lost Family ) stops by the show to chat with Daniel Ford about her work with A Mighty Blaze , which is helping authors find readers in the time of COVID-19. And then Jared Diamond, national baseball writer for The Wall Street Journal , eases our national pastime withdrawals with a discussion about his book Swing Kings . To learn more about Jenna Blum, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Lea...
Apr 26, 2020•39 min
Author Ian Pisarcik joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his debut Before Familiar Woods . Caitlin Malcuit also chats about A24 auctioning props from movies like "Euphoria" and "Uncut Gems" to benefit New York City charity organizations. To learn more about Ian Pisarcik, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Today’s Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom ....
Apr 24, 2020•26 min
Comedian, musician, and author Lane Moore joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her book How to Be Alone: If You Want To, and Even If You Don't . To learn more about Lane Moore, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom ....
Apr 21, 2020•26 min
In another special Sunday episode, author and historian Melissa R. Klapper talks with Daniel Ford about her new book Ballet Class: An American History . Daniel and Stephanie Ford also chat about recently finishing “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” the classic films they’ve watched while in quarantine, and Stephanie’s dance class experiences. To learn more about Melissa R. Klapper, visit her official website . Also read our review of Ballet Class: An American History in March’s “ Books That Should Be ...
Apr 19, 2020•29 min
Author Wesley Browne joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about his debut Hillbilly Hustle (out now from West Virginia University Press ). He also discusses his upcoming chat with National Book Award-winning author Colum McCann, as part of the Hindman Settlement School's socially distant discussions and readings series , on Monday, April 20 at 8 p.m. Caitlin Malcuit also recommends Netflix's " Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt " interactive special, which airs on May 12. To learn more abou...
Apr 17, 2020•32 min
Rolling Stone scribe Andy Greene joins the show and chats with Daniel Ford about his best-selling book The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s: An Oral History . Before that interview, our friend Kimberly Potts, author of The Way We All Became the Brady Bunch and co-host of #Authoring and Pop Literacy , stops by to share her favorite episodes of 'The Office,' as well as which character she's love to be for a day. We also give a special thank you to author Edwin Hill ( Th...
Apr 14, 2020•30 min
Erica Ferencik, author of The River at Night , joins us to chat about her novel Into the Jungle , which is now available in paperback. Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy also share the comedy albums they've been listening to while in quarantine. Their list includes: Erica Rhodes' " Sad Lemon " Eugene Mirman's " God Is a 12-Year-Old Boy " Jerry Seinfeld's " I'm Telling You For the Last Time " Demetri Martin's " These Are Jokes " Jim Gaffigan's " King Baby " Ali Wong's " Hard Knock Wife " Hannah Gadsby's ...
Apr 12, 2020•46 min
Author Theodore Wheeler stops by Friday Morning Coffee to chat with Daniel Ford about his new novel In Our Other Lives (out now from Little A). Caitlin Malcuit also discusses Vulture's " Anonymous In Hollywood " series, including a recent post titled, " I’m a Famous Actor and I Think It’s Disgusting We Can Get Tested Easily for COVID-19 ." To learn more about Theodore Wheeler, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Also read our review of ...
Apr 10, 2020•18 min
Author Rachel Harrison joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her haunting debut The Return (out now from Berkley). Our good literary friend Edwin Hill, author of the Hester Thursby series, also stops by to chat about Boston's Virtual Noir at the Bar event on April 13. Register for that event on Crowdcast and join us to hear an all-star cast of crime and suspense novelists read their work! To learn more about Rachel Harrison, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram ....
Apr 07, 2020•31 min
Author James Rollins, one of our favorite guests, returns to the show and talks to Sean Tuohy about his new Sigma Force novel The Last Odyssey . Sean and Daniel Ford also share some music that might help you through quarantine (or at least accompany the drinking and sobbing). To learn more about James Rollins, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Also listen to our last interview with the author in Episode 334 . Today's episode is sponso...
Apr 05, 2020•43 min
Author Kathleen Barber returns to the show to discuss her new novel Follow Me and the TV adaption of her first novel Truth Be Told (originally published as Are You Sleeping ). Caitlin Malcuit also chats about her "Animal Crossing" adventures. To learn more about Kathleen Barber, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Also read our review of Follow Me in March's " Books That Should Be On Your Radar " and listen to our first interview with t...
Apr 03, 2020•20 min
Author Peter Swanson stops by the show and chats with Daniel Ford about his new book Eight Perfect Murders . To learn more about Peter Swanson, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Also read our review of Eight Perfect Murders in March's " Books That Should Be On Your Radar ." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , #Authoring , and OneRoom ....
Mar 31, 2020•22 min
In this special, writing and promoting in the time of COVID-19-themed episode, Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy describe their new lives indoors and recommend books, movies, and television shows that may ease your mind during your self-isolation and social distancing. Author Katie Orphan then joins the show to chat about her book Read Me, Los Angeles , which is out now from Prospect Park Books. It’s a beautiful love letter to the Los Angeles literary scene and, as you’ll soon discover, Orphan is not o...
Mar 29, 2020•50 min
Elizabeth Lindsey Rogers chats with Caitlin Malcuit about her poetry collection The Tilt Torn Away from the Seasons . Caitlin also advocates supporting Lowell Makes , a nonprofit based in Lowell, Mass., that is currently producing 3D-printed masks and face shields for healthcare workers. They are also accepting monetary donations and other supplies (see their website for specifics ). Her musician friend Eddy Dyer produced a song, which you can listen to on YouTube , to support their efforts! To ...
Mar 27, 2020•25 min
Andrea Bartz, author of The Lost Night , returns to the show and chats with Daniel Ford about her new book The Herd (out today from Ballantine Books). To learn more about Andrea Bartz, 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 her appearance on #Authoring . Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , #Authoring , and OneRoom ....
Mar 24, 2020•25 min
Matthew Norman, author of We're All Damaged and Domestic Violets , joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his new book Last Couple Standing . Caitlin Malcuit also chats about penguins in the time of COVID-19. To learn more about Matthew Norman, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Also listen to Gary Almeter's interview with the author way back in Episode 127 . Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , #Authoring , and On...
Mar 20, 2020•22 min
Author Stephanie Wrobel stops by the podcast to chat with Daniel Ford about her debut novel Darling Rose Gold (out today!). To learn more about Stephanie Wrobel, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . If you’re hunkered down in quarantine, self-isolation, or social distancing, you can still help out your local businesses, including your nearest indie bookstores. Find out what your local bookstore is doing to stay afloat in troubling times ...
Mar 17, 2020•20 min
Author K Chess joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her debut Famous Men Who Never Lived . Caitlin Malcuit also reiterates our podcast invitation to writers who have had events cancelled in the upcoming days and weeks. She also reminds all of us to be extra considerate of service workers, take precautions, and self-quarantine, if necessary. To learn more about K Chess, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Also check out Famous Men Who Never Lived ...
Mar 13, 2020•20 min
Author Heather Chavez joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about her debut thriller No Bad Deed , out now from William Morrow. To learn more about Heather Chavez, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Also read our review of No Bad Deed in February's " Books That Should Be On Your Radar ." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , #Authoring , and OneRoom ....
Mar 10, 2020•19 min
Author Michael Farris Smith never fails to fire our imaginations and get us back on the right writing path. His latest Friday Morning Coffee appearance is no exception! He joins Daniel Ford to chat about his new book Blackwood , which is out now from Little Brown & Company. Caitlin Malcuit also discusses a Crocs/Peeps mashup , just in time for Easter (and the apocalypse, we assume). To learn more about Michael Farris Smith, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him...
Mar 06, 2020•23 min
Dave Eggers, author of You Shall Know Our Velocity , A Hologram for the King , and The Circle , talks to Daniel Ford about his most recent book The Captain and the Glory . Eggers also discusses his work with “ McSweeney’s ” and 826 National , the largest youth writing network in the country. NovelClass host Dave Pezza also stops by to chat about the influence Eggers has had on his own writing and which novels you should pick up if you haven’t read anything by him yet. To learn more about Dave Eg...
Mar 03, 2020•39 min
Joe Ide, author of the IQ series, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his latest book Hi Five . Caitlin Malcuit also chats about " My Ex-Boyfriend’s New Girlfriend Is Lady Gaga ," a piece written by New York Times senior staff editor Lindsay Crouse. To learn more about Joe Ide, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter . Today’s Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , #Authoring , and OneRoom ....
Feb 28, 2020•18 min
Author Meng Jin joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her debut novel Little Gods . To learn more about Meng Jin, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Also, you can read our review of Little Gods in February's " Books That Should Be On Your Radar ." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , #Authoring , NovelClass , and OneRoom ....
Feb 25, 2020•27 min
Author and Polis Books founder Jason Pinter joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his new book Hide Away . Caitlin Malcuit also chats about Nintendo’s upcoming March release “ Animal Crossing: New Horizons .” To learn more about Jason Pinter, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Also read our review of Hide Away in February’s “ Books That Should Be On Your Radar .” Today’s Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Lib...
Feb 21, 2020•23 min
