Writer's Bone

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 Reading, Mass. To learn more about Marc Freeman, read his work for The Hollywood Reporter and Vanity Fair. Today's Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

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.

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 OneRoom.

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.

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 Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Noir at the Bar - New England, and OneRoom.

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 by Ibram X. Kendi At the Dark End of the Street: Black Women, Rape, and Resistance - a New History of the Civil Rights Movement from Rosa Parks to the Rise of Black Power by Danielle L. McGuire These Truths by Jill Lepore Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates "1619" podcast, hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones Fiction by John Vercher, Lauren Francis-Sharma, Nicole Blades, S.A. Cosby, Karla FC Holloway, James McBride, and De’Shawn Charles Winslow President Barack Obama's piece on Medium, titled "How to Make this Moment

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 Phillippi Ryan. Today’s Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

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.

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. 

Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, author of Harmless Like You, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her latest novel Starling Days. 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.

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.

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.

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’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar,” from your local indie bookstore. Today’s Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

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.

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 best, but it had to fundamentally altered their reality in some way. This project also gave us an excuse to check in with everyone in our Writer’s Bone community, much like the epic phone chain in the new "Parks and Recreation" episode that ran recently. Discover all the albums we mention in this episode on our Spotify playlist. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

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.

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.

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 filmmaking, and his podcast Post Mortem. To learn more about Mick Garris, subscribe to Post Mortem and follow the show on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

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 and OneRoom.

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.