Writer's Bone

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.

Television writers and producers Gloria Calderón Kellett and Mike Royce stopped by the show recently to chat with Daniel and Stephanie Ford about "One Day at a Time" premiering on CBS.  The pair discussed working with the show's talented cast (headlined by Rita Moreno and Justina Machado), who comprises the writer's room (including television legend Norman Lear), and their natural approach to blending comedy and social commentary.  Watch "One Day at a Time" on CBS starting Oct. 12 at 9 p.m. EST. Also follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. To learn more about Gloria Calderón Kellett, follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also watch her YouTube series "TV Writing 101." To learn more about Mike Royce, follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first interview with him in Episode 100. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Vanessa Lillie, author of Little Voices and good literary friend of the show, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her new book For the Best. Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the work of The Women's Justice Institute. To learn more about Vanessa Lillie, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first conversation with the author, as well as her appearance on NovelClass. For the Best was featured in October's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Best-selling author Dean Koontz joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about his latest novel Elsewhere. To learn more about Dean Koontz, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author, screenwriter, and playwright Byron Lane joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his debut novel A Star Is Bored. He chats about his time as Carrie Fisher's assistant, his web series "Last Will and Testicle," and his ongoing giddy adventures with Steven Rowley. Caitlin Malcuit also recommends listening and subscribing to the Rebel Steps podcast. To learn more about Byron Lane, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. A Star Is Bored was featured in August's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today's Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Adam Cesare, author of Tribesmen and The Con Season, chats with guest host Rachel Harrison (The Return) about his latest book Clown in a Cornfield. To learn more about Adam Cesare, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Clown in a Cornfield was also featured in September's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." To learn more about Rachel Harrison, visit her official website, follow her on Twitter and Instagram, and listen to our chat with the author in Episode 412. Also check out Rachel's interviews with Elisabeth Thomas and Shaun Hamill. The Return pubs in paperback on Oct. 6. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

M.O. Walsh, author of My Sunshine Away, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about his latest book The Big Door Prize. Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the disappointing grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor shooting and the subsequent public reaction.  To learn more about M.O. Walsh, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also read our review of The Big Door Prize in September's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author and journalist Anne Helen Petersen joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her book Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation. To learn more about Anne Helen Petersen, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Donna Miscolta, author of Hola and Goodbye and When the de la Cruz Family Danced, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her new book Living Color: Angie Rubio Stories (out Sept. 21 from Jaded Ibis Press). Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the alleged "questionable hysterectomies" performed by ICE, which were revealed in a whistleblower complaint. To learn more about Donna Miscolta, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Nancy Jooyoun Kim joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her debut novel The Last Story of Mina Lee, which is out now from Park Row Books and a Reese's Book Club selection. To learn more about Nancy Jooyoun Kim, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Writer and director Kris Rey joins Caitlin Malcuit on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her film "I Used to Go Here." Watch the trailer for "I Used to Go Here." Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Our guest today, Michael Imperioli, starred as Christopher Moltisanti in the hit HBO series "The Sopranos," which helped usher in the golden age of television; he’s appeared in several movies and television shows since; he wrote a novel called The Perfume Burned His Eyes, which pubbed in 2018 from Akashic Books; and he has a short story featured in The Nicotine Chronicles, a collection edited by Lee Child, which is the reason for his Writer’s Bone visit. Oh yeah, and if he weren’t busy enough, he started a podcast called "Talking Sopranos" with fellow actor Steve Schirripa and he conducts meditation sessions online. We chatted with Imperioli about what inspired his short story "Yasiri," his contribution to The Nicotine Chronicles, his acting and writing process, what he’s learned in the early going as a podcaster, interacting with people on social media about art and politics, and some reflections about "The Sopranos" and James Gandolfini. Follow Michael Imperioli on Instagram. Pick up The Nicotine Chronicles

Author and scientist Rachel Lance joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her debut In the Waves: My Quest to Solve the Mystery of a Civil War Submarine. Caitlin Malcuit also chats about the Just Practice Collaborative's mixtape on transformative justice. To learn more about Rachel Lance, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter. Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.