Episode 219: The Names of Dead Girls Author Eric Rickstad
Episode 218: ‘Marjorie Prime’ Actress Stephanie Andujar
Actress Stephanie Andujar returns to the podcast to talk about her new movie “Marjorie Prime.” Andujar also chats with Sean Tuohy about her sketch comedy show, “StephA: One Woman Show!”
“Once I know the background of a character and get into wardrobe, I become that character. I turn on.”
To learn more about Stephanie Andujar, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Watch the trailer for “Marjorie Prime” below.
Episode 217: The Room of White Fire Author T. Jefferson Parker
T. Jefferson Parker, author of the recently published The Room of White Fire, talks to Daniel Ford about how a high school mythology class ignited his passion for reading and writing, and what real-life events inspired his new book, and what’s in store for his new hero Roland Ford.
“I just try to open the imaginary dam and let the water come out.”
To learn more about T. Jefferson Parker, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @TJParkerauthor.
Episode 216: The Trespasser Author Tana French
Tana French, award-winning author of In the Woods, The Secret Place, and The Trespasser, talks to Daniel Ford about how her acting career influences her fiction, crafting characters like Antoinette Conway, and the importance of setting and atmosphere in murder mysteries.
“I like exploring other people. That’s what’s interesting to me.”
To learn more about Tana French, visit her official website or like her Facebook page.
Episode 215: The Creators of “Comrade Detective”
Sean Tuohy talks to the minds behind Amazon’s new series “Comrade Detective”—writers and creators Brian Gatewood and Alessandro Tanaka, and director Rhys Thomas.
Talkin’ Baseball With ESPN Researcher and Author Mark Simon
In a special, bonus podcast episode, ESPN researcher and author Mark Simon talks to Daniel Ford about his book The Yankees Index: Every Number Tells a Story.
Simon, who grew up a New York Mets fan devoted to reliever Neil Allen, discusses how he landed his job at ESPN, what led him to Triumph Books and writing about the New York Yankees, and his research process for the book (aided in part by past Writer’s Bone guest Katie Sharp). He also shares sound advice that aspiring sportswriters and researchers should take to heart.
To learn more about Mark Simon, visit ESPN or follow him on Twitter @msimonespn.
Episode 214: Home Fire Author Kamila Shamsie
Kamila Shamsie, author of Home Fire, talks to Daniel Ford about why writing is all she ever wanted to do, what it’s like having a novel longlisted for the 2017 Man Booker Prize, and how she crafted the characters and plot in her recent novel.
“This is the kind of writer I’ve been until now. Who knows what kind of writer I’ll be tomorrow.”
To learn more about Kamila Shamsie, follow her on Twitter @kamilashamsie.
Episode 213: All Grown Up Author Jami Attenberg
Author Jami Attenberg talks to Daniel Ford about her novel All Grown Up. Attenberg discusses how she crafted her main character Andrea, representing single womanhood in a different light, and writing about New York City.
“You just get up and write every day. And I feel lucky I get to do that.”
To learn more about Jami Attenberg, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Read our review of All Grown Up in March’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.”
Episode 212: Hum If You Don’t Know the Words Author Bianca Marais
Bianca Marais, author of Hum If You Don’t Know the Words, talks to Daniel Ford about writing stories at a young age, how mystery and detective novels influence her work, and how her upbringing in Apartheid South Africa inspired her debut novel.
“If you really want it, and really believe in it, keep writing and make it happen for yourself.”
To learn more about Bianca Marais, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also read our official review of Hum If You Don’t Know the Words in August’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.”
Episode 211: Fierce Kingdom Author Gin Phillips
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.
“Make yourself write. I find inspiration highly overrated.”
To learn more about Gin Phillips, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter @GinPhillips17.
Episode 210: Best-Selling Author Michael Connelly
Episode 209: Screenwriter Dan Gordon
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.
“The industry isn’t a social welfare office, it’s a business.”
Episode 208: What We Lose Author Zinzi Clemmons
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.
“Write the story you want to write regardless of whether or not you think it has commercial appeal.”
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.”
Episode 207: Killerjoy Author Jon Negroni
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.
“If you’re going to start something, do what you’ve got to do to finish it.”
To learn more about Jon Negroni, visit his official website or follow him on Twitter @JonNegroni.
Episode 206: Found Audio Author N.J. Campbell
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.
“My process involves being patient with myself and with what’s happening on the page.”
To learn more about N.J. Campbell, visit his Tumblr page or follow him on Twitter @njcampbelltweet.
Episode 205: Author and Poet Erica Wright
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.
“You do have to risk something of yourself in order for a poem to function.”
To learn more about Erica Wright, visit her official website or follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first podcast interview with the author and poet.
Episode 204: UNSUB Author Meg Gardiner
Episode 203: The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum
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.
“We really wanted to give visitors the feeling that they were walking into the beloved books of Dr. Seuss.”
Photos courtesy of 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.
Episode 202: American Bang Author Doug Richardson
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.
“I don’t know what keeps the tank full. It’s just been re-filling itself for years.”
