Writer's Bone

Welcome to the first episode of 2021! Daniel and Stephanie Ford are joined by Friday Morning Coffee host Caitlin Malcuit (and former "Jeopardy!" champion) to pay tribute to longtime "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek. The Ringer's Claire McNear then drops by to discuss her book Answers in the Form of Questions: A Definitive History and Insider's Guide to Jeopardy!, her experiences interviewing Trebek, and her thoughts on the next host. To learn more about Claire McNear, follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to her appearance on #Authoring. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

National Book Award-finalist Deesha Philyaw joins Daniel Ford on the final Friday Morning Coffee of the year to discuss her debut short story collection The Secret Lives of Church Ladies. Caitlin Malcuit also recaps 2020. To learn more about Deesha Philyaw, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. The Secret Lives of Church Ladies was featured in November/December's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Kimberly Potts—author of The Way We All Became The Brady Bunch, journalist, and Pop Literacy and #Authoring co-host—joins Daniel Ford on the final regular episode of 2020 to chat about the best television of 2020, some of her comfort shows, what she's excited about in 2021, and why, despite everything that went wrong this year, 2020 was a very Dolly 12 months indeed. To learn more about Kimberly Potts, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our last interview with Kimberly and subscribe to Pop Literacy and #Authoring. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Screenwriter, author, and Film Freaks Forever! co-host Phoef Sutton joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about movies he's seen in 2020, comfort favorites, where the film biz is headed, and more! Caitlin Malcuit also shares an update about Lowell Spin's Holiday Challenge Fundraiser and recommends donating to the North Shore Alliance of GLBTQ Youth's Drive-Up Food Donation for the Salem Food Pantry. She also mentions Bronx Rebirth and Progress and Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville. To learn more about Phoef Sutton, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Listen to our last interview with Phoef, subscribe to Film Freaks Forever! wherever you listen to podcasts, and watch "Chesapeake Shores" on the Hallmark Channel. Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Edwin Hill returns to the show to chat about his latest Hester Thursby mystery Watch Her (out Dec. 29). 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 last interview with the author and catch him on the "Noir at the Bar - New England" series. Watch Her was featured on November/December's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Minnie Darke, author of Star-Crossed, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her latest novel The Lost Love Song. Caitlin Malcuit also chats about World AIDS Day and USPS Operation Santa. To learn more about Minnie Darke, visit her official website (relaunching soon), like her Facebook page, and follow her on Instagram. Also listen to our first conversation with the author in Episode 363. Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

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 Libro.fm.

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 Radar." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

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 organizations. Special thanks to Mariame Kaba, as always, for making us aware of the #ThanksAll2020 #foodbankchallenge. Find your local food bank on Feeding America, donate, and enter your donation into Kaba's Food Bank Donation Tracker. Caitlin also mentions the Holiday Challenge Fundraiser for the LTLC, organized by Lowell Spin to benefit the Lowell Transitional Living Center. Caitlin, former "Jeopardy!" champion, closes out her intro by sharing her recollections of the late Alex Trebek. To learn more about Bethanne Patrick, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also read

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 Twitter. Missionaries was featured in October's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

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 promoting authors of all backgrounds, races, creeds, and experiences. Since 2014, we’ve had the privilege of talking to best-sellers, debut authors, screenwriters, actors and actresses, and so many others that embrace creative endeavors. We hope you’ll subscribe to the show and continue this journey with us because we have no intention of stopping any time soon. You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, Stitcher, iHearRadio, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and more. Visit our website for more details. Keep writing, everyone! Daniel, Stephanie, Caitlin, and the Writer’s Bone crew

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 is Forever was featured in October's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

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 her on Twitter and Instagram. Daughters of Smoke and Fire was featured in September's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

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 it, to a website created by activists Tiffany, Doyin, and Tomiwa. To learn more about Smith Henderson, visit his official website. To learn more about Jon Marc Smith, follow him on Twitter. Make Them Cry was featured in September's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

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 Libro.fm.

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 featured in September's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.