Writer's Bone

Author Simon Han joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his debut novel Nights When Nothing Happened . To learn more about Simon Han, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Nights When Nothing Happened was featured in NovelClass Episode 4.10 and November/December's " Books That Should Be On Your Radar ." Today's episode is sponsored by Lib...

Author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her beautiful, heartbreaking debut The Mountains Sing . To learn more about Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . The Mountains Sing was featured in March's " Books That Should Be On Your Radar ." Today's episode is sponsored by Libro.fm .

Halley Sutton joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her debut The Lady Upstairs . Caitlin Malcuit also discusses earth angel Dolly Parton's Imagination Library . To learn more about Halley Sutton, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Today's Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm . 

Author Craig Johnson returns to the show to chat with Daniel Ford about his latest Walt Longmire yarn Next to Last Stand . 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 last interview with the author in Episode 383 . Next to Last Stand was featured in September's " Books That Should Be On Your R...

Bethanne Patrick, also known as The Book Maven, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about how her mother fostered her love of books, the ingredients for a good book review, and what future book reviewers should keep in mind when entering the trade. Caitlin Malcuit discusses how you can celebrate Thanksgiving by supporting local food banks, homeless shelters, and support organization...

Phil Klay, National Book Award-winning author of Redeployment , joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his novel Missionaries . This week, we debuted a new theme song and revamped our website and color schemes. We thought it was a good time to share with our listeners our basic principles. To learn more about Phil Klay, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twit...

New day in America, new day for Writer's Bone ! This week, we're debuting a new theme song (produced by the great Jeremy Fogel) and revamping our website and color schemes. We thought it was a good time to share with our listeners our basic principles: We believe in the power of the written word. We believe that storytelling can excite us, educate us, and, at its best, unite us. We believe in prom...

Author and journalist Rob Bates sits down with Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about his debut A Murder is Forever . Caitlin Malcuit also applauds the efforts of grassroots movements, progressives, and activists in this year's Presidential Election. To learn more about Rob Bates, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . A Murder i...

Bryan Washington, author of Lot , joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about his debut novel Memorial . To learn more about Bryan Washington, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Memorial was featured in October's " Books That Should Be On Your Radar " and Lot was included in our " Best Books of 2019 " roundup. Today's episode is sponsored by Libro.fm .

Author Ava Homa joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her sensational debut Daughters of Smoke and Fire . Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. in Philadelphia. She recommends checking out Rebel Steps' street action tips and their full PSA Library . To learn more about Ava Homa, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow h...

Author Jess Walter ( Beautiful Ruins , We Live in Water ) joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his latest novel The Cold Millions . To learn more about Jess Walter, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram .  Today's episode is sponsored by Libro.fm .

Authors Smith Henderson and Jon Marc Smith join Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about their novel Make Them Cry . Caitlin Malcuit also discusses Nigerian citizens' protests against the country's Special Anti-Robbery Squad and the government's deadly suppression of those demonstrations. She points listeners interested in learning more about the "END SARS" movement, and how to support i...

Author Maaza Mengiste joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her novel The Shadow King , which was recently shortlisted for The Booker Prize 2020 . To learn more about Maaza Mengiste, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . The Shadow King was featured in Septembers " Books That Should Be On Your Radar ." Today's episode is sponsored by Lib...

Writer, community manager, and video game scribe Natalie Zina Walschots joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her book Hench . Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the 54th anniversary of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense . To learn more about Natalie Zina Walshots, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Hench was feature...

Television writers and producers Gloria Calderón Kellett and Mike Royce stopped by the show recently to chat with Daniel and Stephanie Ford about "One Day at a Time" premiering on CBS.  The pair discussed working with the show's talented cast (headlined by Rita Moreno and Justina Machado), who comprises the writer's room (including television legend Norman Lear), and their natural approach to blen...

Vanessa Lillie, author of Little Voices and good literary friend of the show, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her new book For the Best . Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the work of The Women's Justice Institute . To learn more about Vanessa Lillie, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Also listen to our first conve...

Best-selling author Dean Koontz joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about his latest novel Elsewhere . To learn more about Dean Koontz, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Today's episode is sponsored by Libro.fm .

Author, screenwriter, and playwright Byron Lane joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his debut novel A Star Is Bored . He chats about his time as Carrie Fisher's assistant, his web series " Last Will and Testicle ," and his ongoing giddy adventures with Steven Rowley. Caitlin Malcuit also recommends listening and subscribing to the Rebel Steps podcast . To learn more about Byron L...

Adam Cesare, author of Tribesmen and The Con Season , chats with guest host Rachel Harrison ( The Return ) about his latest book Clown in a Cornfield . To learn more about Adam Cesare, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Clown in a Cornfield was also featured in September's " Books That Should Be On Your Radar ." To learn more about Rache...

M.O. Walsh, author of My Sunshine Away, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about his latest book T he Big Door Prize . Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the disappointing grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor shooting and the subsequent public reaction.  To learn more about M.O. Walsh, visit his official website , like his Facebook page , and follow him on Twitter and Instagram ....

Author and journalist Anne Helen Petersen joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her book Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation . To learn more about Anne Helen Petersen, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Today's episode is sponsored by Libro.fm .

Donna Miscolta, author of Hola and Goodbye and When the de la Cruz Family Danced , joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her new book Living Color: Angie Rubio Stories (out Sept. 21 from Jaded Ibis Press). Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the alleged " questionable hysterectomies " performed by ICE, which were revealed in a whistleblower complaint. To learn more about Donna Miscol...

Nancy Jooyoun Kim joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her debut novel The Last Story of Mina Lee , which is out now from Park Row Books and a Reese's Book Club selection . To learn more about Nancy Jooyoun Kim, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Today's episode is sponsored by Libro.fm .

Writer and director Kris Rey joins Caitlin Malcuit on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her film "I Used to Go Here." Watch the trailer for " I Used to Go Here. " Today's Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm .

Our guest today, Michael Imperioli, starred as Christopher Moltisanti in the hit HBO series "The Sopranos," which helped usher in the golden age of television; he's appeared in several movies and television shows since; he wrote a novel called The Perfume Burned His Eyes , which pubbed in 2018 from Akashic Books; and he has a short story featured in The Nicotine Chronicles , a collection edited by...