Writer's Bone

Another special Sunday quarantine episode! First, author Jenna Blum (The Lost Family) stops by the show to chat with Daniel Ford about her work with A Mighty Blaze, which is helping authors find readers in the time of COVID-19. And then Jared Diamond, national baseball writer for The Wall Street Journal, eases our national pastime withdrawals with a discussion about his book Swing Kings. To learn more about Jenna Blum, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Learn how you can help A Mighty Blaze by visiting their official website and following them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can follow Jared Diamond on Twitter. Also subscribe to the –30– newsletter. Blum and Diamond's work was also featured in April's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, the next Boston Noir at the Bar, and OneRoom.

Author Ian Pisarcik joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his debut Before Familiar Woods. Caitlin Malcuit also chats about A24 auctioning props from movies like "Euphoria" and "Uncut Gems" to benefit New York City charity organizations. To learn more about Ian Pisarcik, 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.

Comedian, musician, and author Lane Moore joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her book How to Be Alone: If You Want To, and Even If You Don't. To learn more about Lane Moore, 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.

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 website. Also read our review of Ballet Class: An American History in March’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.” Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

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 Netflix's "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" interactive special, which airs on May 12. To learn more about Wesley Browne, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also read our review of Hillbilly Hustle in March's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today's Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

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 which character she's love to be for a day. We also give a special thank you to author Edwin Hill (The Missing Ones, Little Comfort) for hosting a terrific, Boston-themed Virtual Noir at the Bar on Monday night. It was well attended, all the writers who read their work were excellent, and it felt great being connected to a group of creative people for an hour. Watch the replay and stay tuned for our next event! To learn more about Andy Greene, follow him on Twitter. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

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 Martin's "These Are Jokes" Jim Gaffigan's "King Baby" Ali Wong's "Hard Knock Wife" Hannah Gadsby's "Nanette" Patton Oswalt's "Werewolves and Lollipops" Chris Rock's "Bigger and Blacker" Robin Williams' "Weapons of Self-Destruction" Nick Swardson's "Party" Tom Segura's "Completely Normal"  Mitch Hedberg's "Mitch All Together" To learn more about Erica Ferencik, 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.

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 website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also read our review of In Our Other Lives in March's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

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 learn more about Rachel Harrison, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also read our review of The Return in March's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, #Authoring, and OneRoom.

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 Instagram. Also listen to our last interview with the author in Episode 334. Today's episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, #Authoring, and OneRoom.

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 Follow Me in March's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar" and listen to our first interview with the author. Today’s Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, #Authoring, and OneRoom.

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 OneRoom.

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 beautiful love letter to the Los Angeles literary scene and, as you’ll soon discover, Orphan is not only a passionate advocate for that scene, but also for writing, reading, and bookselling in general. To learn more about Katie Orphan, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also check out the books/movies/television shows we mention during this episode: “The Goldbergs” Deacon King Kong by James McBride Matthew Reilly’s Jack West series “30 Rock” The Return by Rachel Harrison “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” The Mistborn series “Picard” on CBS All Access “28 Days Later” (Okay, maybe don’t watch it righ

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 friend Eddy Dyer produced a song, which you can listen to on YouTube, to support their efforts! To learn more about Elizabeth Lindsey Rogers visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, #Authoring, and OneRoom.

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 Libro.fm, #Authoring, and OneRoom.

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 the author way back in Episode 127. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, #Authoring, and OneRoom.

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 nearest indie bookstores. Find out what your local bookstore is doing to stay afloat in troubling times and buy a book, gift card, or, if nothing else, send them a note of encouragement. We’re all in this together and, like always, words and small actions can go a long way to improving the situation. We'd also like to reiterate our invitation to any author whose had book events canceled in the coming weeks. We’d love to host all of you on the show, so shoot us an email us or send us a message on one of our social media channels. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, #Authoring, and OneRoom.

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 official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also check out Famous Men Who Never Lived's appearance on March 2019's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, #Authoring, and OneRoom.

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, #Authoring, and OneRoom.  

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 about Michael Farris Smith, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our last interview with the author on Episode 272. Today’s Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, #Authoring, and OneRoom.