Gin Phillips, author of Come In and Cover Me, The Well and the Mine, and the recently published Fierce Kingdom, talks to Daniel Ford about the books that inspired her to become a writer, her ideal writing time, and focusing on the mother-child relationship in her latest novel. To learn more about Gin Phillips, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter @GinPhillips17.

Crime fiction master Michael Connelly sits down with Sean Tuohy to talk about who inspired his new character Detective Renée Ballard for his new novel The Late Show, keeping Harry Bosch fresh, and what drives him to keep inventing new characters and high quality narratives. To learn more about Michael Connelly, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @Connellybooks.

Dani Bostick, a writer, educator, and advocate, talks to Daniel Ford about how she found her voice and why she’s working to change the way we think and speak about sexual assault victims. To learn more about Dani Bostick, follow her on Twitter @danibostick. Also watch her TED Talk.

Dan Gordon—whose credits include “The Hurricane,” "Wyatt Earp,” and “Highway to Heaven,” talks to Caitlin Malcuit about his writing process, his disappointment with the superhero movie market, and his upcoming projects. To learn more about Dan Gordon, visit his IMDB page.

Welcome to a very New York Yankees edition of Friday Morning Coffee! Today’s guest is Katie Sharp, sports researcher extraordinaire and contributor to the superb Yankees analysis website River Avenue Blues. Sharp talks to Daniel Ford about how she tells stories through numbers, the advanced metrics baseball fans should know, how her research has changed the way she watches and thinks about the game, and why it’s important for writers to find their niche and promote themselves. To learn more about Katie Sharp, visit River Avenue Blues, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter @ktsharp.

Zinzi Clemmons, author of What We Lose, talks to Daniel Ford about her circuitous path to writing, why she decided to pursue an MFA, and what inspired her incredibly well-written and structured debut novel. To learn more about Zinzi Clemmons, visit her official website or follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also read our review of What We Lose in July’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.”

Jon Negroni, author of Killerjoy and The Pixar Theory, talks to Daniel Ford about what fuels his writing process, his publishing journey, and what inspired his debut fantasy novel. To learn more about Jon Negroni, visit his official website or follow him on Twitter @JonNegroni.

In the sixth installment of #NovelClass, Dave Pezza and Daniel Ford discuss Jeff VanderMeer’s science fiction novel Borne. (Warning: This podcast contains mild spoilers.) To learn more about Jeff VanderMeer, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @jeffvandermeer.

N.J. Campbell, author of Found Audio, talks to Daniel Ford about what inspired his debut novel, being surrounded by writers growing up, what led him to Two Dollar Radio, and the deep, deep, deep philosophical discussions he has with his friends. To learn more about N.J. Campbell, visit his Tumblr page or follow him on Twitter @njcampbelltweet.

Author and poet Erica Wright talks to Daniel Ford about her upcoming poetry collection All the Bayou Stories End with Drowned, the differences between writing fiction and poetry, and why there’s a poet, poem, or poetry collection for everyone.  To learn more about Erica Wright, visit her official website or follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first interview with the author and poet.

Alston Ramsay, former deputy chief speechwriter to Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, talks to Sean Tuohy about making “Midnighters” with his brother Julius Ramsay. To learn more about “Midnighters,” visit the film’s official website, like its Facebook page, or follow it on Twitter @midnightersfilm.

Meg Gardiner, author of this summer’s hot (and terrifying) thriller UNSUB, talks to Daniel Ford about how her law background helped her hone her writing process, crafting her heroine Caitlin Hendrix, and what real-life events inspired UNSUB.  To learn more about Meg Gardiner, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or like her on Twitter @MegGardiner1.

Kay Simpson, president of the Springfield Museums and Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, talks to Stephanie Schaefer about The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum. To learn more about The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, visit the official website, like Springfield Museums’ Facebook page, or follow it on Twitter @SpfldMuseums.

We start the July 4th festivities with a bang. An American Bang. Today’s podcast episode features perpetual Writer’s Bone guest Doug Richardson. Doug and Sean talk about…well, you know what they talk about by now. Everything and nothing. Sean said in June’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar” that Doug’s new Lucky Dey thriller American Bang just might be the best of the series. Go pick it up after listening to this interview and then let us know what you think about it.

Historian Willard Sterne Randall talks to Daniel Ford about how he caught the history bug, his favorite Revolutionary War figures, and what inspired his new book Unshackling America: How the War of 1812 Truly Ended the American Revolution. To learn more about Willard Sterne Randall, visit his official website.

Ada Calhoun, author of Wedding Toasts I’ll Never Give and St. Mark’s Is Dead, talks to Daniel Ford about her honest approach to writing about marriage, the future of journalism, and what she loves about New York City. To learn more about Ada Calhoun, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter @adacalhoun. Also read Gary Almeter’s review of Wedding Toasts I’ll Never Give. Photo credit: Jena Cumbo

Episode two hundo! Yes, we’re just as surprised as you are. To celebrate our 200th episode, Sean Tuohy and Daniel Ford compiled their favorite clips from the last couple of years. It features authors, screenwriters, actors, directors, comedians, feminists, and journalists. Share your favorite Writer’s Bone interview by tweeting us @WritersBone or by dropping a line on our Facebook page. Thank you for listening, we truly appreciate it. Now, for the 200th time, keep writing, everyone!

Actor Timothy Spall talks to Caitlin Malcuit about his performance as Democratic Unionist Party leader Ian Paisley in “The Journey.” Learn more about “The Journey” by watching the trailer or reading Danny DeGennaro’s review of the film.

Joseph Finder, author of The Fixer, Guilty Minds, and, most recently, The Switch, talks to Sean Tuohy about his writing process, what inspired The Switch, and his run-in with the Russians (!!!). To learn more about Joseph Finder, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @JoeFinder.

Today’s guest is Mary Roach, author of Stiff, Gulp, Bonk, Packing for Mars, and, most recently, Grunt. Roach talks to Daniel Ford about poking around “nitty gritty details of life,” her immersive writing process, and coordinating with the military during her research process for Grunt. To learn more about Mary Roach, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter @mary_roach.

Sean Tuohy, Daniel Ford, and Dave Pezza discuss their summer reading and writing plans.

Bourbon-loving, storytellin’ Juliette Miranda, host of The Unwritable Rant podcast, talks to Daniel Ford about bourbon, how she got into podcasting, why the rants are unwritable, torturing her guy (lovingly, of course), and a very special guest coming up on her podcast. To learn more about Juliette Miranda and The Unwritable Rant, visit the official website or follow her on Twitter @MorningNeurosis.  

Connie Guzzo-McParland, author of The Women of Saturn and publisher at Guernica Editions, talks to Daniel Ford about her late start into storytelling and how her immigration experience inspired her incredibly ambitious debut novel. To learn more about Connie Guzzo-McParland, visit her official website.

Author and publisher Megan Cassidy talks to Daniel Ford about how her parents instilled in her a love of reading, her work as a publisher with 50/50 Press, and what inspired her middle grade novel The Misadventures of Marvin Miller (out June 12). To learn more about Megan Cassidy, visit her official website, visit 50/50 Press’ official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter @MeganEileenC and @FiftyFiftyPress.

Sean Tuohy and contributing editor Caitlin Malcuit talk about “Twin Peaks: The Return.” The pair also discusses “Jaws” (the movie and the book), 1970s television actors, and “Red Dawn.”  Follow Sean Tuohy and Caitlin Malcuit on Twitter @SeanTuohy2 and @badlycooked, respectively. Also read Caitlin’s most recent “Twin Peaks” recap

Author Jordan Harper talks to Daniel Ford about writing crime fiction at a young age, his need for a writing “womb,” why writers need to make their own brand of crazy work for them, and what inspired his debut novel She Rides Shotgun. To learn more about Jordan Harper, like his Facebook page or follow him on Twitter @jordan_harper. Also read our first interview with the author.  

In the fifth installment of #NovelClass, Dave Pezza and Sean Tuohy discuss Joe Ide’s IQ. (Warning: This podcast does contain spoilers.) To learn more about Joe Ide, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @JoeIdeTweets.

Jeffrey Kluger, author of Apollo 8 and TIME magazine’s editor-at-large, talks to Daniel Ford about his love of writing and science, his research process for Apollo 8, his relationship with Jim Lovell, and why mankind must continue to explore and discover.  To learn more about Jeffrey Kluger, visit his official website, read his work on TIME.com, or follow him on Twitter @jeffreykluger.

Calder Lorenz, author of One Way Down (Or Another), talks to Daniel Ford about how writing novels compares to writing short stories, the rejection he faced while finding the right home for his novel, and how he explored issues like homelessness, drug addiction, and alcoholism. To learn more about Calder Lorenz, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @calderlorenz.

Australian (rock star) author Matthew Reilly returns to the podcast and talks to Sean Tuohy about how his writing process has changed over the years, why he embraces outrageousness, and what inspired his new book The Four Legendary Kingdoms. To learn more about Matthew Reilly, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @Matthew_Reilly. Also listen to Sean Tuohy’s first interview with the author.

Author Steve Hamilton returns to the podcast and talks to Daniel Ford about raising the stakes in his latest Nick Mason yarn Exit Strategy, what he's learned from readers, and why character development is so important when writing crime fiction. To learn more about Steve Hamilton, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @authorsteve. Also listen to Sean Tuohy’s first interview with the author.

Jenn Bregman, author of her first legal thriller The TimeKeepers, talks to Daniel Ford about her early love of storytelling, how her legal career influenced her writing process, and what she has in store for her heroine Sarah Brockman. To learn more about Jenn Bregman, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter @jennbregman.

Stephen Hunter, author of the Bob Lee Swagger series and former film critic for The Washington Post, talks to Sean Tuohy about his career. To learn more about Stephen Hunter, like his Facebook page.

Author Jill Santopolo talks to Daniel Ford about her debut novel The Light We Lost. Stephanie Schaefer also joins Daniel to discuss her thoughts about the book, what makes a good love story, and what’s on her reading list. To learn more about Jill Santopolo, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter @JillSantopolo.

Daniel Magariel, author of the brutally sweet One of the Boys, talks to Daniel Ford about his compulsion to become a writer, the benefits of an MFA, and the personal story that inspired his debut novel.

Author and poet Hala Alyan talks to Daniel Ford about growing up in a house where storytelling was valued, how she crafts her prose and dialogue, and what inspired her debut novel Salt Houses. To learn more about Hala Alyan, visit her official website or follow her on Twitter @HalaNAlyan. Also read our review of Salt Houses in May’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.”

In the fourth installment of #NovelClass, Dave Pezza and Daniel Ford discuss Jaroslav Kalfar’s brilliant debut novel, Spaceman of Bohemia. (Be warned, there are moderate spoilers.) To learn more about Jaroslav Kalfar, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @JaroslavKalfar. Also read Daniel Ford’s interview with the author.

Today’s guest is Amy Goldstein, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for The Washington Post and author of Janesville, An American Story. Goldstein sits down with Gary Almeter to discuss the time she spent in Janesville, Wisconsin, issues middle class communities face when work disappears, and the resilience she witnessed firsthand during her research process. Learn more about Amy Goldstein by visiting her official website or following her on Twitter @goldsteinamy.

Author Kristopher Jansma returns to the podcast! Jansma talks to Daniel Ford about Why We Came to the City coming out in paperback (May 2) and how his life and writing process have evolved since leaving New York City. Learn more about Kristopher Jansma by visiting his official website, liking his Facebook page, or following him on Twitter @KristopherJans. Also listen to Gary Almeter’s first interview with the author.

Chasing Portraits author and documentarian Elizabeth Rynecki talks to Daniel Ford about her emotional and personal project to find her Polish-Jewish great-grandfather’s paintings that were lost during World War II. To learn more about Elizabeth Rynecki, visit her official website, follow her blog, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter @erynecki.

Carolyn Stotesbery, who plays Eli in John Shea’s “Grey Lady,” talks to Daniel Ford about her path to becoming an actress, how she got attached to “Grey Lady,” and what lessons she learned from the talented cast and crew.  “I just love telling stories," says Carolyn Stotesbery. “Grey Lady" premieres April 28. Learn more about Carolyn Stotesbery by visiting her official website, liking her Facebook page, and following her on Twitter (@CStotesbery) and Instagram (@carolynstotesbery).

Hollywood screenwriter William C. Martell talks to Sean Tuohy about how he broke into the movie business, his screenwriting process, and how he deals with rejection and changes to his scripts.  “What’s on your laptop screen is never going to be what’s on the cinema screen.”—William C. Martell To learn more about William C. Martell, check out his official website or follow him on Twitter @wcmartell. 

Julie Buntin, author of the recently published Marlena, talks to Daniel Ford about what inspired her debut novel, writing about the contrasts between her home state of Michigan and her adopted home in New York City, her publishing journey, and why aspiring writers should be willing to make mistakes.  “Follow the impulse, the urgency, the heat of your ideas without worrying about how they will be received,” says Buntin. To learn more about Julie Buntin, visit her official website or follow her on Twitter @juliebuntin.

Portland Helmich, television host, producer, writer, and actor, talks to Daniel Ford about her nonlinear career path, the art of interviewing, matching wits with F. Lee Bailey, delivering a winning performance on The Moth, and her work on the “Stranglers” podcast. To learn more about Portland Helmich, visit her official website or follow her on Twitter @Portlandh.

Dave Pezza talks to Daniel Ford about signing on with 50/50 Press, what went into writing his debut novel Sid Sanford Lives!, and how the Writer’s Bone writing community kept him on the right track. Learn more about Daniel Ford by visiting 50/50 Press’ author page, liking the Facebook page for Sid Sanford Lives!, and following him on Twitter @danielfford.

Mark Tompkins, author of the brilliant and bloody The Last Days of Magic, talks to Daniel Ford about the novel coming out in paperback, what he learned while promoting the book, and what’s in store for his characters in the sequel he’s working on. “Tenacity is the defining characteristic of a successful writer,” Tompkins says. To learn about Mark Tompkins, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @MLTompkins. Also listen to our first podcast with the author.

Today’s guest is actor, writer, and director John Shea. The versatile filmmaker talks to Daniel Ford about his new movie “Grey Lady.” In addition to talking about the odyssey he persevered through in order to make “Grey Lady,” Shea discusses what led him to acting and filmmaking and why “writers are the bravest of all the film and theater artists.” “It takes some insane amount of passion, belief, stubbornness, determination, and lifeblood to keep a film alive.”—John Shea

In the third installment of #NovelClass, Dave Pezza and Daniel Ford discuss Lisa Gardner’s Right Behind You. (Be warned, there a major spoilers.)