Writer's Bone

Author Robert Jones, Jr. joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his debut The Prophets. To learn more about Robert Jones, Jr., visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. The Prophets was featured in January 2021's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Gabriel Valjan joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about his latest Shane Cleary mystery Symphony Road. Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the Austin, Texas City Council's decision to buy two hotels to house homeless citizens. To learn more about Gabriel Valjan, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Symphony Road was featured on January 2021's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Ivelisse Rodriguez joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her short story collection Love War Stories. To learn more about Ivelisse Rodriguez, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Historian Serena R. Zabin joins Daniel Ford for Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her book The Boston Massacre: A Family History. Caitlin Malcuit also discusses poet Amanda Gorman's performance on Inauguration Day and Mariame Kaba's upcoming We Do This 'Til We Free Us: Abolitionist Organizing and Transforming Justice. To learn more about Serena R. Zabin, visit her official website and and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Douglas Stuart chats with Daniel Ford about his Booker Prize-winning debut novel Shuggie Bain. To learn more about Douglas Stuart, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Linda Kass, author of Tasa's Song, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her book A Ritchie Boy. Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the continued fallout from last week's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. To learn more about Linda Kass, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. A Ritchie Boy was featured in the November/December issue of "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." You can also catch Kass at Gramercy Books, the indie bookstore she founded in Bexley, Ohio. Today’s Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Mateo Askaripour joins Daniel Ford to discuss his debut novel Black Buck. To learn more about Mateo Askaripour, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Julia Claiborne Johnson, author of Be Frank With Me, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her heralded, much-anticipated second novel Better Luck Next Time. To learn more about Julia Claiborne Johnson, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our previous interview with the author.  Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

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.