Writer's Bone

Filmmaker and screenwriter Ned Benson joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his new film "The Greatest Hits." He chats about his screenwriting process, which has involved working with the likes of Jessica Chastain and Scarlet Johansson, how he rounded up the terrific ensemble cast for the “The Greatest Hits,” and his approach to collaborating with said cast as a director. To learn more about Ned Benson, follow him on Instagram. Watch "The Greatest Hits" trailer.  Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line and Libro.fm.

Author Clifford Garstang (Oliver's Travels, What the Zhang Boys Know), joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about his new book The Last Bird of Paradise. Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the possible "Sesame Street" writers' strike and why it's so damn important for writers to fight for the compensation and benefits they deserve. To learn more about Clifford Garstang, visit his official website. Also listen to our first conversation with the author. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line and Libro.fm.

Author Aime Alley Card stops by the show and chats with Daniel Ford about her book The Tigerbelles: Olympic Legends from Tennessee State. To learn more about Aime Alley Card, visit her official website. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line and Libro.fm.

Author Matt Gallagher (Empire City, Youngblood) returns to the show and talks with Daniel Ford about his new novel Daybreak and his reporting from Ukraine.  To learn more about Matt Gallagher, visit his official website, read “Ukraine is no Forever War” in The Boston Globe and “Peace Through Victory: The Grim Resolve of Ukraine’s Citizen-Soldiers" in Esquire, and listen to his last appearance on our show.  Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line and Libro.fm.

Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.) return to the show and chat with Daniel Ford and NovelClass' Dave Pezza about their new book 2054.  To learn more about Elliot Ackerman, visit his official website. To learn more about Admiral James Stavridis, visit his official website. Also listen to our last conversation with the pair in Episode 476. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line and Libro.fm.

Author Nova Jacobs joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her novel The Stars Turned Inside Out. Caitlin Malcuit discusses the challenges faced by women in STEM and highlights the importance of fostering passion and showcasing the creative side of STEM fields. To learn more about Nova Jacobs, visit her official website. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line and Libro.fm.  

Acclaimed author Crystal Hana Kim (If You Leave Me) returns to the show and chats with Daniel Ford about her latest novel The Stone Home (out now from William Morrow).  To learn more about Crystal Hana Kim, visit her official website. Also listen to our first conversation with the author in Episode 319.  Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line and Libro.fm.

Author and journalist Keith O'Brien joins Daniel Ford for a special Opening Day 2024 episode! O'Brien discusses his new book Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose, and the Last Glory Days of Baseball. To learn more about Keith O'Brien, visit his official website. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line and Libro.fm.  

Garrard Conley, author of the memoir Boy Erased, talks to Daniel Ford about his debut novel All the World Beside. To learn more about Garrard Conley, visit his official website.  Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line and Libro.fm.

Author and Shakespeare scholar Michelle Ephraim joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her memoir Green World: A Tragicomic Memoir of Love & Shakespeare. Caitlin Malcuit discusses the infamous incident where a door plug flew off a Boeing plane mid-flight and the death of whistleblower John Barnett, who raised concerns about Boeing's practices. She also explores the challenges faced by whistleblowers and solutions that can support them in the face of retaliation. To learn more about Michelle Ephraim, visit her official website. Also welcome her podcast Everyday Shakespeare (which she co-hosts with Caroline Bicks) to the Writer's Bone Podcast Network! Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line and Libro.fm.

Author William Dameron returns to the show and chats with Daniel Ford about his debut novel The Way Life Should Be.  To learn more about William Dameron, visit his official website and listen to his first appearance on the show. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line and Libro.fm.

Author Mark Cecil joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his debut novel Bunyan and Henry; Or the Beautiful Destiny.  To learn more about Mark Cecil, visit his official website. Also subscribe to his podcast The Thoughtful Bro.  Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line and Libro.fm.

Acclaimed author, poet, and essayist Morgan Parker joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her new essay collection You Get What You Pay For (out today from One World).  To learn more about Morgan Parker, visit her official website.  Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line, Libro.fm and Mark Cecil's upcoming novel Bunyan and Henry; Or, the Beautiful Destiny. 

Author Theodore Wheeler joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about his latest novel The War Begins in Paris.  Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the complex and often dangerous world of war reporting through the lens of female journalists and how we can uphold and support journalistic voices in conflict zones amidst an evolving media landscape. To learn more about Theodore Wheeler, visit his official website and visit his bookshop. Also listen to our previous conversation with the author. Resources: @ConnectingGaza The IFJ Safety Fund Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line, Libro.fm and Mark Cecil's upcoming novel Bunyan and Henry; Or, the Beautiful Destiny. 

Author and otherppl host Brad Listi joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his novel Be Brief and Tell Them Everything. To learn more about Brad Listi, visit his official website. Also subscribe to his podcast otherppl. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line, Libro.fm and Mark Cecil's upcoming novel Bunyan and Henry; Or, the Beautiful Destiny. 

Author Deborah Jackson Taffa joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her memoir Whiskey Tender.  To learn more about Deborah Jackson Taffa, visit her official website. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line, Libro.fm and Mark Cecil's upcoming novel Bunyan and Henry; Or, the Beautiful Destiny. 

Author and historian Brooke Barber joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her book King Hancock: The Radical Influence of a Moderate Founding Father.  Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the continued fallout from Alabama's Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are children.  To learn more about Brooke Barbier, visit her official website. Also check out Ye Old Tavern Tours!  Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line, Libro.fm and Mark Cecil's upcoming novel Bunyan and Henry; Or, the Beautiful Destiny. 

Author Sarah Tomlinson joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her debut novel The Last Days of the Midnight Ramblers.  To learn more about Sarah Tomlinson, visit her official website. Also listen to Tomlinson's appearance on Daniel Paisner's As Told To: The Ghostwriting Podcast. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line, Libro.fm and Mark Cecil's upcoming novel Bunyan and Henry; Or, the Beautiful Destiny. 

Author E.A. Aymar joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about his latest thriller When She Left.  To learn more about E.A. Aymer, visit his official website. Also read his reviews in The Washington Post and subscribe to his newsletter Crime Fiction Works. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line, Libro.fm and Mark Cecil's upcoming novel Bunyan and Henry; Or, the Beautiful Destiny. 

Author and journalist Rich Cohen joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about his book When The Game Was War: The NBA’s Greatest Season.  To learn more about Rich Cohen, visit his official website. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line, Libro.fm and Mark Cecil's upcoming novel Bunyan and Henry; Or, the Beautiful Destiny.