Writer's Bone

Bassey Ikpi, a Nigerian-American writer, spoken word artist, and mental health advocate, joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her essay collection I’m Telling the Truth, But I’m Lying (out Aug. 20 from Harper Perennial).  To learn more about Bassey Ikpi, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

Writer and director Aaron Harvey joins Sean Tuohy on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his new film “Into the Ashes.” Caitlin Malcuit also chats about her second experience at a live How Did This Get Made? live event. To learn more about Aaron Harvey, follow him on Twitter. Watch the “Into the Ashes" trailer.  Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom.

On July 24, authors Daniel Ford and Hank Phillippi Ryan celebrated the launch of Black Coffee at Trident Booksellers & Café by having in-depth conversation about where inspiration strikes, the ups and downs of the writing process, and what it’s like living with multiple characters in their heads. To learn more about Daniel Ford, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to his first book tour stop and where he’s headed next!  To learn more about Hank Phillippi Ryan, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first interview with Hank in Episode 310.   Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Author Karen Strong talks to Rebecca Weston about her highly praised middle-grade novel Just South of Home. To learn more about Karen Strong, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. To learn more about Rebecca Weston, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also read Rebecca’s review of Just South of Home in June’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.” Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom. 

Author Erin Somers joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her debut novel Stay Up with Hugo Best. Caitlin Malcuit also chats about the recent release of Madonna’s “Like A Prayer” demos. To learn more about Erin Somers, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter. Also read our review of Stay Up with Hugo Best in July's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, Daniel Ford's Black Coffee, and OneRoom. 

The one and only Laura Lippman returns to the show and chats with Daniel Ford about her new book Lady in the Lake. To learn more about Laura Lippman, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first interview with the author and read our review of Lady in the Lake in July’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.” Additionally, read her essays “Whole 60” and “Game of Crones” on Longreads.     Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Author Zara Raheem talks to Stephanie Ford about her debut novel The Marriage Clock (out July 23 from William Morrow). To learn more about Zara Raheem, visit her official website and follow her on Instagram. Also read Stephanie’s review of The Marriage Clock in July’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.”  Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Bianca Marais, Writer’s Bone favorite and author of Hum If You Don’t Know the Words, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her latest novel If You Want to Make God Laugh (out now from Putnam Books). We also introduce guest host Guido Fargiorgio, who is filling in for the vacationing Caitlin Malcuit. He chats about the proper Stanley Cup etiquette. To learn more about Bianca Marais, 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 read our review of If You Want to Make God Laugh in July’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.”  Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

On July 9, live from Belmont Books, Daniel Ford officially launched his new short story collection Black Coffee with the help of author Edwin Hill (Little Comfort, The Missing Ones).  Listen as Ford reads from the book and then answers questions about his process for writing and selecting these stories, his literary influences, and why he loves exploring both the light and dark sides of human nature. To learn more about Daniel Ford, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also check out his book tour schedule and listen to our first Black Coffee episode. To learn more about Edwin Hill, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first interview with the author.   Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Susan Silver, The Mary Tyler Moore Show writer, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her memoir Hot Pants in Hollywood: Sex, Secrets & Sitcoms.  Caitlin Malcuit talks about the upcoming Comic-Con in San Diego, the best Funko figurines about to be released, and Jeff Goldblum things. To learn more about Susan Silver, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to her appearance on Pop Literacy.   Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Author Chip Cheek sits down with Daniel Ford to chat about his debut Cape May. To learn more about Chip Cheek, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Read our review of Cape May in June’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.” Just a reminder that Daniel's book launch for Black Coffee is July 9 at Belmont Books in Belmont, Mass., at 7 p.m. Find more book details at danielfford.com. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Author James Charlesworth joins Daniel Ford at the PRX Podcast Garage in Allston, Mass., to chat about his debut The Patricide of George Benjamin Hill. To learn more about James Charlesworth, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter. Also read our review of The Patricide of George Benjamin Hill in June’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.”  Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Daniel Ford, Writer’s Bone podcast co-host and author of Sid Sanford Lives!, is back with Black Coffee, a short story collection with a lot of buzz. Ford agreed to come on his own show to chat with Sean Tuohy and Rebecca Weston about his new book, his evolution as a writer, and the real-life people and experiences he draws from. To learn more about Daniel Ford, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also check out his book tour schedule! Today's episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.  

He’s back! Actor, comedian, and How Did This Get Made? co-host Paul Scheer returns to discuss the show’s upcoming live event in Medford, Mass. on July 25. He also chats about why he, June Diane Raphael, and Jason Mantzoukas still find joy in watching terrible movies, how his work with Amy Nicholson on Unspooled has cleansed his movie palette, and what movies and tv shows we can expect to see him in soon.  Caitlin Malcuit also regales us with tales from HDTGM’s last appearance in the Boston area. To learn more about Paul Scheer, visit his official website, subscribe to How Did This Get Made? and Unspooled, and follow him and the shows on Twitter @paulscheer, @HDTGM, and @unspooled. Also listen to Sean Tuohy’s first interview with Paul in Episode 232.  Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Elliot Ackerman, National Book Award finalist for Dark at the Crossing, returns to the show and chats with Daniel Ford about his new book Places and Names: On War, Revolution, and Returning. To learn more about Elliot Ackerman, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to his last appearance on the show and his guest-starring role on NovelClass. Read our full review of Places and Names in June’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.” Today's episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Sam Slaughter, Food & Drink editor at The Manual, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his new cocktail book, Are You Afraid of the Dark Rum? Caitlin Malcuit also makes up a cocktail of her own and chats about “Pokémon Sword and Shield.” To learn more about Sam Slaughter, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. You can also find more of his work at The Manual. Read our review of Are You Afraid of the Dark Rum? in June’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.”  

Leah Cohen, author of No Book but the World and The Grief of Others, talks to Stephanie Ford about her new book Strangers and Cousins. To learn more about Leah Cohen, visit her official website. Also listen to an excerpt from the audiobook on SoundCloud.  Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Author Maureen Joyce Connolly joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her debut novel Little Lovely Things. Caitlin Malcuit also chats about Clover Hope’s Jezebel feature “Actors Who Are Bad at Acting.” To learn more about Maureen Joyce Connolly, 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 Minnie Darke joins Daniel and Stephanie Ford on the show to chat about her novel Star-Crossed. To learn more about Minnie Darke, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Instagram. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Author and journalist Robert W. Fieseler helps us kick off LGBTQ Pride Month! He chats with us about his Edgar Award-winning book, Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the Up Stairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation, his emotional writing process, and the current issues facing the LGBTQ community. To learn more about Robert W. Fieseler, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.