Writer's Bone

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 we...

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 N...

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 wh...

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 Mart...

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 w...

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 le...

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 Inst...

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...

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 One...

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 b...

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...

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 L...

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...

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 near...

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 o...

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 , #Author...

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...

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...

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 Mornin...

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 .

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...

Author Peter Kispert joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his debut short story collection I Know You Know Who I Am . To learn more about Peter Kispert, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter and Instagram . Today's episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , #Authoring , and OneRoom .

Susan Rebecca White, author of A Soft Place to Land and Bound South , joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her novel We Are All Good People Here (which pubs in paperback on March 3). Caitlin Malcuit also chats about Rick Moranis' return to acting with a "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" reboot. To learn more about Susan Rebecca White, visit her official website , like her Facebook page ,...

Author Kelly J. Ford joins Daniel Ford at the PRX Podcast Garage in Allston, Mass., to chat about her debut novel Cottonmouths . To learn more about Kelly J. Ford, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Also read our review of Cottonmouths in January 2020's " Books That Should Be On Your Radar ." This episode is sponsored by Libro.fm , #Authoring , and OneRoom .

Author Christie Grotheim joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her debut novel The Year Marjorie Moore Learned to Live . Caitlin Malcuit also discusses MEL Magazine 's " The Inside Story of How 'Wild Wild West' Spun Out of Control " feature. To learn more about Christie Grotheim, visit her official website , like her Facebook page , and follow her on Twitter and Instagram . Toda...