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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 438: Shaun Hamill, Author of A Cosmology of Monsters

Author Shaun Hamill sits down with guest host Rachel Harrison ( The Return ) to chat about his debut A Cosmology of Monsters . To learn more about Shaun Hamill, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . To learn more about Rachel Harrison, visit her official website , follow her on Twitter and Instagram , and listen to our chat with the author in Episode 412 . Also check out Rachel's first interview with Elisabeth Thomas, author of Catherine House , in Episode 432 . To...

Aug 02, 202056 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Sarah Gubbins & Josephine Decker, 'Shirley' Writer and Director

Caitlin Malcuit sits down with Sarah Gubbins and Josephine Decker, writer and director of "Shirley," which features the reimagined life of horror author Shirley Jackson. Caitlin also reads an excerpt from the late Congressman John Lewis' final letter . You can follow Sarah Gubbins on Twitter and learn more about Josephine Decker by visiting her official website and following her on Twitter and Instagram . Also watch the trailer for " Shirley ." Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro...

Jul 31, 202035 min

Episode 437: An Evening With Cambridge Public Library & Literary Friends

Authors Barbara Ross, John Vercher, Edwin Hill join Daniel Ford for a special virtual podcast recording hosted by the Cambridge Public Library . To learn more about Barbara Ross, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Also listen to our first interview with Ross on Friday Morning Coffee . To learn more about John Vercher, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Also listen to our firs...

Jul 28, 202048 min

Episode 436: Austin Trunick, Author of The Cannon Film Guide

Author and journalist Austin Trunick talks to Sean Tuohy about his book The Cannon Film Guide Volume I, 1980-1984 . To learn more about Austin Trunick, visit his official website and like his Facebook page . Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm ....

Jul 26, 20201 hr 3 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Leah Johnson, Author of You Should See Me in a Crown

Author Leah Johnson sits down with Daniel Ford to discuss her winning YA debut You Should See Me in a Crown . Caitlin Malcuit also chats about attending a racial justice march in North Reading, Mass. Learn more about Leah Johnson by visiting her official website and following her on Twitter and Instagram . Today's Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom ....

Jul 24, 202028 min

Episode 435: Amy Poeppel, Author of Musical Chairs

Amy Poeppel, author of Small Admissions and Limelight , joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about her new book Musical Chairs . To learn more about Amy Poeppel, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Also, this is a book trailer you have to watch . Today's episode is sponsored by Libro.fm ....

Jul 21, 202027 min

Episode 434: Karen Grey, Author of What I'm Looking For

Author Karen Grey joins Daniel Ford on a special Sunday episode to talk about her new book What I'm Looking For . To learn more about Karen Grey, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Download and listen to the audiobook on Libro.fm . Use this link to get two audiobooks for the price of one when you start your membership....

Jul 19, 202043 min

Friday Morning Coffee: R.L. Maizes, Author of Other People's Pets

R.L. Maizes, author of We Love Anderson Cooper , returns to the show to chat about her debut novel Other People's Pets . Caitlin Malcuit is back from "vacation" and discusses possibly reopening schools this coming fall amid a COVID-19 spike. To learn more about R.L. Maizes, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Also listen to our first interview with the author . Today’s Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom ....

Jul 17, 202021 min

Episode 433: S.A. Cosby, Author of Blacktop Wasteland

S.A. Cosby, Anthony Award-winning author of My Darkest Prayer , chats with Daniel Ford about Blacktop Wasteland , out now from Flatiron Books. To learn more about S.A. Cosby, like his Facebook page and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm ....

Jul 14, 202030 min

Episode 432: Elisabeth Thomas, Author of Catherine House

In a special Sunday episode, author Elisabeth Thomas talks to guest host Rachel Harrison ( The Return ) about her debut novel Catherine House . To learn more about Elisabeth Thomas, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Also check out our review of Catherine House in June’s “ Books That Should Be On Your Radar. ” To learn more about Rachel Harrison, visit her official website , follow her on Twitter and Instagram , and listen to our chat with the author in Episode ...

Jul 12, 202049 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Heather Bell Adams & David Moloney

With Caitlin Malcuit still on vacation, we thought you could use a double shot of author caffeine! First, author David Moloney talks to Daniel Ford about his debut Barker House , published by Bloomsbury. Heather Bell Adams, author of Maranatha Road , then joins us to discuss her latest novel The Good Luck Stone , which is out now from Haywire Books. To learn more about David Moloney, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . To learn more about Heather Bell Adams, visi...

Jul 10, 202034 min

Episode 431: Alex George, Author of The Paris Hours

Alex George, author of A Good American and Setting Free the Kites , returns to the show to discuss his book The Paris Hours . He also chats about what he's learned about his own work from running Skylark Bookshop . To learn more about Alex George, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Also listen to our first interview with the author in Episode 174 . Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm ....

Jul 07, 202027 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Matthew Reilly, Author of the Jack West Series

Regular Friday Morning Coffee host Caitlin Malcuit is on vacation for two weeks, so Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy step in and discuss movies they wished they saw in theaters from 1997 to 2010. Sean then welcomes back Matthew Reilly, author of the Jack West series, to chat about what movies he's watched in quarantine and what he's working on next. To learn more about Matthew Reilly, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Today's Friday Morning...

Jul 03, 20201 hr 18 min

Episode 430: Diksha Basu, Author of Destination Wedding

Diksha Basu, author of The Windfall , chats with Daniel Ford about her new book Destination Wedding (out now from Ballantine Books). To learn more about Diksha Basu, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . You can read our review of Destination Wedding in June’s " Books That Should Be On Your Radar ." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom ....

Jun 30, 202028 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Clay F. Turner, Author of Lodesyia

Author Clay F. Turner joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his novels Lodesyia and The Dark Phoenix . Caitlin Malcuit also chats about Boston voting to ban the use of facial recognition technology . To learn more about Clay F. Turner, like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Today's Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom ....

Jun 26, 202022 min

Episode 429: Catherine Adel West Author of Saving Ruby King

Debut author Catherine Adel West chats with Daniel Ford about her book Saving Ruby King (out now from Park Row Books). To learn more about Catherine Adel West, 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 ....

Jun 23, 202027 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Marc Freeman, Author of Modern Family: The Untold Oral History of One of Television's Groundbreaking Sitcoms

Author and journalism Marc Freeman joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his latest book, Modern Family: The Untold Oral History of One of Television's Groundbreaking Sitcoms . The pair chat about the show's innovative (and necessary) writing room structure, Ty Burrell's odyssey to landing the role of Phil Dunphy, Fizbo's origin story, and why this sitcom might be the last of its kind. Caitlin Malcuit also talks about a racial justice committee meeting she attended in North Readi...

Jun 19, 202048 min

Episode 428: Rachel Barenbaum, Author of A Bend in the Stars

Rachel Barenbaum joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her debut A Bend in the Stars and her work as debut author editor for A Mighty Blaze . To learn more about Rachel Barenbaum, 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 ....

Jun 16, 202018 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Brian Panowich, Author of Hard Cash Valley

Brian Panowich, author of Bull Mountain and Like Lions , returns to the show to chat with Daniel Ford about his new book Hard Cash Valley . Caitlin Malcuit also discusses Breonna Taylor's murder and how you can support her family . To learn more about Brian Panowich, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Also listen to our first interview with the author way back in Episode 88 . Today's Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm and O...

Jun 12, 202023 min

Episode 427: Tracy Clark, Author of What You Don't See

Tracy Clark, newly minted Edgar Award-winner, talks to Daniel Ford about book three in the Chicago Mystery series, What You Don't See . To learn more about Tracy Clark, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , Noir at the Bar - New England , and OneRoom ....

Jun 09, 202016 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Barbara Ross, Author of the Maine Clambake and Jane Darrowfield Mysteries

Barbara Ross, author of the Maine Clambake Mysteries , joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her upcoming Jane Darrowfield series . Caitlin Malcuit also shares her thoughts about recent events following George Floyd’s murder, #BlackLivesMatter , and what people can do to be good allies during this time and going forward. To learn more about Barbara Ross, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Today’s Friday Morning Coffe...

Jun 05, 202031 min

Episode 426: Elizabeth Kadetsky, Author of The Memory Eaters

Elizabeth Kadetsky, author of On the Island at the Center of the Center of the World and The Poison That Purifies You , chats with Daniel Ford about her Juniper Award-winning memoir The Memory Eaters . Daniel also talks about the turbulent days following George Floyd's murder by a police officer in Minneapolis. Some reading and listening recommendations: Kellye Garrett's Guide for Non Black People Upset about Racism and Prejudice in America Stamped from the Beginning and How to be an Antiracist ...

Jun 02, 202026 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Hannah Mary McKinnon, Author of Sister Dear

Author Hannah Mary McKinnon joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her latest novel Sister Dear (which was featured in May's " Books That Should Be On Your Radar .") Caitlin Malcuit also chats about HBO Max's launch. To learn more about Hannah Mary McKinnon, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Also listen to her appearance at Noir at the Bar - New England and learn more about her First Chapter Fun series with Hank Phillip...

May 29, 202017 min

Episode 425: Elliot Ackerman, Author of Red Dress in Black & White

Elliot Ackerman, author of Waiting for Eden and Places and Names , returns to the show to talk about his new novel Red Dress in Black & White . To learn more about Elliot Ackerman, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Also read our review of Red Dress in Black & White in May's " Books That Should Be On Your Radar " and listen to our last interview with the author . Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , Noir at the Bar - New England , and OneRoom ....

May 26, 202016 min

Authors Out Loud: Daniel Ford Reads From Black Coffee

Author and Writer's Bone co-host Daniel Ford reads from his short story collection Black Coffee in this special "Authors Out Loud" episode. To learn more about Daniel Ford, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Black Coffee and his debut novel Sid Sanford Lives! are available on Bookshop.org....

May 24, 20208 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, Author of Starling Days

Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, author of Harmless Like You , joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her latest novel Starling Day s . Caitlin Malcuit also chats about the documentary " I Am Divine ," which is now streaming on Netflix. To learn more about Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Today’s Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , Noir at the Bar - New England , and OneRoom ....

May 22, 202024 min

Episode 424: Chelsea Bieker, Author of Godshot

Author Chelsea Bieker chats with Daniel Ford about her debut Godshot . To learn more about Chelsea Bieker, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Also check out Godshot 's appearance on April's " Books That Should Be On Your Radar " and pick up the book at Bookshop.org . Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom ....

May 19, 202021 min

Episode 423: David Maraniss, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author and Journalist

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist David Maraniss joins Daniel Ford for a conversation about his career, his book A Good American Family , and Ink In Our Blood , the podcast he hosts with Sarah Maraniss Vander Schaaff and Andrew Maraniss. To learn more about David Maraniss, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom ....

May 17, 202026 min

Friday Morning Coffee: Sarah Smith, Author of Crimes and Survivors

Sarah Smith, author of the Alexander Reisden and Perdita Halley series, invites us all to Friday Morning Coffee on Titanic. She also discusses her latest novel Crimes and Survivors with Daniel Ford. Caitlin Malcuit also chats about Lowell Spin's relaunch event and the latest Noir at the Bar - New England . To learn more about Sarah Smith, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , or follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Also pick up Crimes and Survivors , which was featured in April’...

May 15, 202021 min

Episode 422: Lauren Francis-Sharma, Author of Book of the Little Axe

Lauren Francis-Sharma, author of Til the Well Runs Dry , chats with Daniel Ford about her latest novel Book of the Little Axe (out today from Atlantic Monthly Press). To learn more about Lauren Francis-Sharma, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Also be sure to tune into the author's virtual appearance at Politics and Prose this Saturday, May 16, at 3 p.m. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , New England Noir at the Bar , and OneRoom ....

May 12, 202020 min
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