Authors Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis join Daniel Ford and special guest co-host Dave Pezza (NovelClass) on the show to discuss their speculative fiction novel 2034. To learn more about Elliot Ackerman, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our last interview with the author in Episode 425 and his last appearance on NovelClass. To learn more about Admiral James Stavridis, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter. 2034 was featured in March's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today's episode is sponsored by Melissa Scholes Young's The Hive and Libro.fm. 

Flynn Berry, author of A Double Life and Under the Harrow, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her latest novel Northern Spy. Caitlin Malcuit also discusses Derek Chauvin's conviction in the George Floyd murder case and why we can't lapse into complacency after this moment of accountability. To learn more about Flynn Berry, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Sanjena Sathian joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about her glittering debut Gold Diggers. To learn more about Sanjena Sathian, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Today's episode is sponsored by Melissa Scholes Young's The Hive and Libro.fm. 

Kirstin Valdez Quade, author of Night at the Fiestas, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her debut novel The Five Wounds. Caitlin Malcuit also discusses her nightmare cork board, which includes NYPD robot dogs, police "reform," Daunte Wright's murder, and white supremacy. To learn more about Kirstin Valdez Quade, visit her official website. Also read our first interview with the author way back in 2015. Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Melissa Scholes Young's The Hive and Libro.fm.   

Author Rachel Harrison returns as guest host and interviews Clay McLeod Chapman about his novel Whisper Down the Lane. To learn more about Clay McLeod Chapman, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. To learn more about Rachel Harrison, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first interview with the author while she was promoting her debut The Return, as well as her chats with Elisabeth Thomas, Adam Cesare, Shaun Hamill. Harrison's sophomore novel Cackle pubs in October. Today's episode is sponsored by Melissa Scholes Young's The Hive and Libro.fm. 

Multi-talented singer/songwriter Fox Maple joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her EP "Upswell." Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the Union of Musicians and Allied Workers efforts to "fight for a more just music industry." To learn more about Fox Maple, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Listen to "Upswell" on Spotify. Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Andrew Maraniss returns to the show to chat about his latest book Singled Out: The True Story of Glenn Burke. To learn more about Andrew Maraniss, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first interview with the author on Friday Morning Coffee. Singled Out was featured in March 2021’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.” Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Gabriela Garcia joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her debut Of Women and Salt. Caitlin Malcuit also discusses International Transgender Day of Visibility, Massachusetts' Trans Resistance March & Vigil, and a variety of ways you can help support transgender rights. To learn more about Gabriela Garcia, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Of Women and Salt was featured in March 2021's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Craig Taylor, author of Londoners, chats with Daniel Ford about his new book New Yorkers: A City and Its People in Our Time. Daniel and Stephanie Ford also share some of their favorite New York City moments and give a shout out to Whitelam Books. To learn more about Craig Taylor, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. New Yorkers was featured in March 2021's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Jenna Blum joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about A Mighty Blaze's first anniversary. Caitlin Malcuit also chats about the Peabody Essex Museum's April 1 event "COVID, Climate and Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge," featuring Indigenous researcher and activist Dina Gilio-Whitaker and poet and author Cheryl Savageau. To learn more about Jenna Blum, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Visit A Mighty Blaze's official website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Also listen to our interview with Blum in Episode 417. Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Sarah Penner joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her debut The Lost Apothecary. To learn more about Sarah Penner, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author and historian Sara Georgini joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her book Household Gods: The Religious Lives of the Adams Family and her work as series editor for the Adams Papers at the Massachusetts Historical Society. Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the Atlanta spa shooting. Organizations you can support: National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum Red Canary Song Butterfly Find more helpful links on Sasponella's Google Doc and @taewchita's Twitter profile. To learn more about Sara Georgini, read The Junto and follow her on Twitter. Household Gods was featured in February 2021's Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author and poet Hala Alyan returns to the show to discuss her latest novel The Arsonists' City. To learn more about Hala Alyan, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first interview with the author in Episode 188. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Yamen Manai joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about The Ardent Swarm, the first of his novels to be translated into English. Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the trial of Andrea Sahouri, who was found not guilty after being arrested at a Black Lives Matter protest, and anti-SLAPP laws. The Ardent Swarm was featured in February 2021's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Julia Fine, author of What Should Be Wild, returns to the show to chat with Daniel Ford about her latest novel The Upstairs House. To learn more about Julia Fine, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Instagram and Twitter. Also listen to our first interview with the author and her appearance on Friday Morning Coffee. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Kate Hope Day, author of If, Then, joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about her latest novel In the Quick. To learn more about Kate Hope Day, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Ashley Audrain joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her debut novel The Push. Caitlin Malcuit also discusses Massachusetts' crappy rollout of vaccine appointments and its suspect approach to reopening the state for business. To learn more about Ashley Audrain, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. The Push was featured in January 2021's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Singer-songwriter Julien Baker joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her third album "Little Oblivions." Music guru Mike Nelson also stops by to discuss his Top 100 Songs of 2020. To learn more about Julien Baker, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. "Little Oblivions" drops on Feb.26. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Paul Vidich joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about his latest spy novel The Mercenary. Caitlin Malcuit also discusses how global warming (and incompetent governing) came and knocked out Texas. To learn more about Paul Vidich, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Te-Ping Chen joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about her debut short story collection Land of Big Numbers. To learn more about Te-Ping Chen, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter.  Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Julie Carrick Dalton joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her debut Waiting for the Night Song. Caitlin Malcuit also discusses LaTricea Adams and Black Millennials for Flint, "a grassroots, environmental justice and civil rights organization." To learn more about Julie Carrick Dalton, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Waiting for the Night Song was featured in January 2021's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Mike Chen joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his latest book We Could Be Heroes. To learn more about Mike Chen, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. We Could Be Heroes was featured in January 2021's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Claire Handscombe, author of Unscripted, chats with Daniel Ford about her work and The Brit Lit Podcast. Caitlin Malcuit also discusses Anti-Racism Daily's 28 Days of Black History. To learn more about Claire Handscombe, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also visit The Brit Lit Podcast's website, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, and follow it on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Robert Jones, Jr. joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his debut The Prophets. To learn more about Robert Jones, Jr., visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. The Prophets was featured in January 2021's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Gabriel Valjan joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about his latest Shane Cleary mystery Symphony Road. Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the Austin, Texas City Council's decision to buy two hotels to house homeless citizens. To learn more about Gabriel Valjan, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Symphony Road was featured on January 2021's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Ivelisse Rodriguez joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her short story collection Love War Stories. To learn more about Ivelisse Rodriguez, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Historian Serena R. Zabin joins Daniel Ford for Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her book The Boston Massacre: A Family History. Caitlin Malcuit also discusses poet Amanda Gorman's performance on Inauguration Day and Mariame Kaba's upcoming We Do This 'Til We Free Us: Abolitionist Organizing and Transforming Justice. To learn more about Serena R. Zabin, visit her official website and and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Douglas Stuart chats with Daniel Ford about his Booker Prize-winning debut novel Shuggie Bain. To learn more about Douglas Stuart, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Linda Kass, author of Tasa's Song, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her book A Ritchie Boy. Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the continued fallout from last week's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. To learn more about Linda Kass, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. A Ritchie Boy was featured in the November/December issue of "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." You can also catch Kass at Gramercy Books, the indie bookstore she founded in Bexley, Ohio. Today’s Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Mateo Askaripour joins Daniel Ford to discuss his debut novel Black Buck. To learn more about Mateo Askaripour, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Julia Claiborne Johnson, author of Be Frank With Me, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her heralded, much-anticipated second novel Better Luck Next Time. To learn more about Julia Claiborne Johnson, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our previous interview with the author.  Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Welcome to the first episode of 2021! Daniel and Stephanie Ford are joined by Friday Morning Coffee host Caitlin Malcuit (and former "Jeopardy!" champion) to pay tribute to longtime "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek. The Ringer's Claire McNear then drops by to discuss her book Answers in the Form of Questions: A Definitive History and Insider's Guide to Jeopardy!, her experiences interviewing Trebek, and her thoughts on the next host. To learn more about Claire McNear, follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to her appearance on #Authoring. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

National Book Award-finalist Deesha Philyaw joins Daniel Ford on the final Friday Morning Coffee of the year to discuss her debut short story collection The Secret Lives of Church Ladies. Caitlin Malcuit also recaps 2020. To learn more about Deesha Philyaw, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. The Secret Lives of Church Ladies was featured in November/December's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Kimberly Potts—author of The Way We All Became The Brady Bunch, journalist, and Pop Literacy and #Authoring co-host—joins Daniel Ford on the final regular episode of 2020 to chat about the best television of 2020, some of her comfort shows, what she's excited about in 2021, and why, despite everything that went wrong this year, 2020 was a very Dolly 12 months indeed. To learn more about Kimberly Potts, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our last interview with Kimberly and subscribe to Pop Literacy and #Authoring. Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Screenwriter, author, and Film Freaks Forever! co-host Phoef Sutton joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about movies he's seen in 2020, comfort favorites, where the film biz is headed, and more! Caitlin Malcuit also shares an update about Lowell Spin's Holiday Challenge Fundraiser and recommends donating to the North Shore Alliance of GLBTQ Youth's Drive-Up Food Donation for the Salem Food Pantry. She also mentions Bronx Rebirth and Progress and Mutual Aid Medford and Somerville. To learn more about Phoef Sutton, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Listen to our last interview with Phoef, subscribe to Film Freaks Forever! wherever you listen to podcasts, and watch "Chesapeake Shores" on the Hallmark Channel. Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Edwin Hill returns to the show to chat about his latest Hester Thursby mystery Watch Her (out Dec. 29). To learn more about Edwin Hill, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our last interview with the author and catch him on the "Noir at the Bar - New England" series. Watch Her was featured on November/December's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Minnie Darke, author of Star-Crossed, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her latest novel The Lost Love Song. Caitlin Malcuit also chats about World AIDS Day and USPS Operation Santa. To learn more about Minnie Darke, visit her official website (relaunching soon), like her Facebook page, and follow her on Instagram. Also listen to our first conversation with the author in Episode 363. Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Simon Han joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his debut novel Nights When Nothing Happened. To learn more about Simon Han, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Nights When Nothing Happened was featured in NovelClass Episode 4.10 and November/December's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her beautiful, heartbreaking debut The Mountains Sing. To learn more about Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. The Mountains Sing was featured in March's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Halley Sutton joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her debut The Lady Upstairs. Caitlin Malcuit also discusses earth angel Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. To learn more about Halley Sutton, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm. 

Author Craig Johnson returns to the show to chat with Daniel Ford about his latest Walt Longmire yarn Next to Last Stand. To learn more about Craig Johnson, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our last interview with the author in Episode 383. Next to Last Stand was featured in September's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Bethanne Patrick, also known as The Book Maven, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about how her mother fostered her love of books, the ingredients for a good book review, and what future book reviewers should keep in mind when entering the trade. Caitlin Malcuit discusses how you can celebrate Thanksgiving by supporting local food banks, homeless shelters, and support organizations. Special thanks to Mariame Kaba, as always, for making us aware of the #ThanksAll2020 #foodbankchallenge. Find your local food bank on Feeding America, donate, and enter your donation into Kaba's Food Bank Donation Tracker. Caitlin also mentions the Holiday Challenge Fundraiser for the LTLC, organized by Lowell Spin to benefit the Lowell Transitional Living Center. Caitlin, former "Jeopardy!" champion, closes out her intro by sharing her recollections of the late Alex Trebek. To learn more about Bethanne Patrick, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also read her work in The Washington Post and on LitHub. Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Phil Klay, National Book Award-winning author of Redeployment, joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his novel Missionaries. This week, we debuted a new theme song and revamped our website and color schemes. We thought it was a good time to share with our listeners our basic principles. To learn more about Phil Klay, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter. Missionaries was featured in October's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

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.