Writer's Bone

Micah Dean Hicks, author of the short story collection Electricity and Other Dreams, talks to Rebecca Weston about his first novel Break the Bodies, Haunt the Bones (out Feb. 5 from John Joseph Adams Books and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt).  To learn more about Micah Dean Hicks, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter @MicahDeanHicks.  Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Snowden Wright, author of Play Pretty Blues, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his new novel American Pop (out Feb. 5 from William Morrow). Caitlin Malcuit also talks about CBS All Access’ plans to adapt Stephen King’s The Stand. To learn more about Snowden Wright, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter @SnowdenWright.  Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, OneRoom, and Black Ink Coffee Company.

Author Novuyo Rosa Tshuma talks to Rebecca Weston about her novel House of Stone. To learn more about Novuyo Rosa Tshuma 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. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Author Maurice Carlos Ruffin joins Daniel Ford for Friday Morning Coffee to chat about his debut novel We Cast A Shadow. Caitlin Malcuit also talks about crime-solving cats. To learn more about Maurice Carlos Ruffin, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also read our review of We Cast A Shadow in January’s "Books That Should Be On Your Radar.” Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, OneRoom, and Black Ink Coffee Company.

This episode stars Steph Post, author of Walk in the Fire, Lightwood, and, as of today, Miraculum. Steph has been a big supporter of the show and she’s helped us out a bunch the past few years, but this is the first episode she’s starred in since 2015! Don’t worry, we won’t let that happen again. Steph talked to Daniel Ford recently about what inspired Miraculum, her extensive research process, and building characters like Ruby, Daniel, and Hayden. To learn more about Steph Post, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also read our review of Miraculum in January's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Author Mesha Maren joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her debut novel Sugar Run. Caitlin Malcuit also talks about the 2019 "Resident Evil 2" remake of the classic 1998 video game.  To learn more about Mesha Maren, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter @MeshaMaren. Also read our review of Sugar Run on January’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.” Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, OneRoom, and Black Ink Coffee Company.   

Nick Petrie, author of Light It Up and The Drifter, chats with Daniel Ford about his new Peter Ash novel Tear It Down. To learn more about Nick Petrie, 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.

Today’s guest is one of our favorites, Lyndsay Faye, author of The Fatal Flame, Jane Steele, and, most recently, The Paragon Hotel. Faye talked to Daniel Ford recently about why her writing process was more arduous this time around, how she built her characters and themes, and the ambitious project she has planned next. We don’t want to spoil the latter, but we’ll say, watch out William Shakespeare. You’ve been warned. To learn more about Lyndsay Faye, 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 Paula Finn and Emmy Award-winning screenwriter Ken Estin (“Taxi,” “Cheers,” “The Tracey Ullman Show”) chat with Daniel Ford about Sitcom Writers Talk Shop: Behind the Scenes with Carl Reiner, Norman Lear, and Other Geniuses of TV Comedy.  Caitlin Malcuit also discusses The Great Molasses Flood of 1919, a particularly sticky moment in Boston’s history. To learn more about Paula Finn, follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, OneRoom, and Black Ink Coffee Company.

Writer-director Matthew Brown, whose credits include “In the Treetops” and “Elk Garden,” joins Sean Tuohy on the show to discuss his latest film “Maine.” "Maine" was featured at 2018’s Tribeca Film Festival and stars Laia Costa and Thomas Mann. Watch the trailer.  Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Author Danielle Lazarin talks to Daniel Ford about her debut short story collection Back Talk. To learn more about Danielle Lazarin, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.  Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Author Jonathan Rosen joins Rebecca Weston for Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his middle grade novels From Sunset Till Sunrise and Night of the Living Cuddle Bunnies. Caitlin and Courtney Malcuit also chat about their holidays and eat a ton of chocolate. To learn more about Jonathan Rosen, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him 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.    Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, OneRoom, and Black Ink Coffee Company.

Author Marc Cameron returns to the show to help us ring in 2019! Cameron talks to Sean Tuohy about his latest Jack Ryan novel Tom Clancy Oath of Office. To learn more about Marc Cameron, visit his official website and like his Facebook page. Also listen to Sean Tuohy’s first interview with the author.  Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Caitlin Malcuit finishes off 2018 for the Writer's Bone crew with a terrific Friday Morning Coffee episode featuring Winter Loon author Susan Bernhard live from the PRX Podcast Garage. To learn more about Susan Bernhard, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also read Daniel Ford’s review of Winter Loon in December’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.” Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, OneRoom, and Black Ink Coffee.

Our good literary friend James Rollins closes out our 2018 regular episode run! He talks to Sean Tuohy about his new Sigma Force novel Crucible (out from William Morrow on Jan. 22, 2019). To learn more about James Rollins, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to Sean’s last interview with the author. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

On Sunday, we named Rebecca Makkai’s The Great Believers our top book of 2018. Today, she joins Daniel Ford on the podcast to chat about how a weird childhood led her to storytelling (a cult may or may not be involved), the effort she put into improving her character work, and what inspired the unforgettable narrative readers fell in love with this year. Oh yeah, Makkai also discusses what it was like appearing on “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” No big deal. To learn more about Rebecca Makkai, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also read Adam Vitcavage’s interview with the author. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.   

Writers and editors Catherine M. Greenspan and Elizabeth Ann Atkins join Caitlin Malcuit on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss what led them to founding Two Sisters Writing and Publishing, their PowerJournal technique, getting their mother to publish her memoir, and promoting diversity in their fiction and nonfiction titles. To learn more about Two Sisters Writing and Publishing, visit their official website, like their Facebook page, and follow them on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, OneRoom, and Black Ink Coffee.

Author Chaya Bhuvaneswar talks to Daniel Ford about her debut short story collection White Dancing Elephants. To learn more about Chaya Bhuvaneswar, visit her official website or follow her on Twitter. Read our review of white Dancing Elephants in October's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Author Edwin Hill joins Daniel Ford and Rebecca Weston at the PRX Podcast Garage in Allston, Mass., to chat about his debut Hester Thursby mystery novel Little Comfort. To learn more about Edwin Hill, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also read Joe Passanisi’s review of Little Comfort in November’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.” Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.

Author Delia Owens joins Daniel Ford for Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her debut novel Where the Crawdads Sing.  To learn more about Delia Owens, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Instagram. Read our review of Where the Crawdads Sing in September 2018’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.” Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm and OneRoom.