Writer's Bone

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.

Leah Franqui, author of America for Beginners, joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her latest novel Mother Land. To learn more about Leah Franqui, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also read Adam Vitcavage's interview with the author in 2018. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Glenn Dyer joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about his latest novel The Ultra Betrayal. Caitlin Malcuit also discusses recent events following the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wis. Please consider donating to his mother's GoFundMe. To learn more about Glenn Dyer, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author and journalist Jean Guerrero returns to the show to discuss her new book Hatemonger: Stephen Miller, Donald Trump, and the White Nationalist Agenda. To learn more about Jean Guerrero, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first interview with the author, about her debut memoir Crux, in Episode 308. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Plenty of New England writerly flair in tomorrow's Friday Morning Coffee! First, host Caitlin Malcuit chats about New England activities you can do before summer ends (while social distancing, of course). We're then joined by Bonnar Spring, who talks to Daniel Ford about her debut Toward the Light. Finally, Leslie Wheeler stops by to discuss her novel Shuntoll Road, her follow-up to Rattlesnake Hill. To learn more about Bonnar Spring, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. To learn more about Leslie Wheeler, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter. Also watch their appearances on Noir at the Bar - New England.  Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.