Episode 130: Author J. Todd Scott

J. Todd Scott, author of The Far Empty, talks to Daniel Ford about what inspired him to start writing, his path to publishing his debut novel, his music and bourbon recommendations, and his advice to other up-and-coming authors.

To learn more about J. Todd Scott visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @J_ToddScott.

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Episode 129: Edgar Award-Winning Novelist Steve Hamilton

Steve Hamilton, author of The Second Life of Nick Mason and the Alex McKnight series, talks to Sean Tuohy about leading a double life during his early writing career, how much research goes into his character development, and what’s next for Nick Mason.

To learn more about Steve Hamilton, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @authorsteve.

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Episode 128: Dark Horse Author Rory Flynn

Today's episode features Mr. Rory Flynn, author of Third Rail and Dark Horse, which is available wherever books are sold starting today. Flynn talks about how much of himself ends up in his main character Eddy Harkness, the future of the series, and why he loves living in and writing about Boston.

To learn more about Rory Flynn, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @MrRoryFlynn. Also read Sean Tuohy's review of Dark Horse and listen to our last live interview with the author at Trident Booksellers.

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Episode 127: We’re All Damaged Author Matthew Norman

Episode 127: We’re All Damaged Author Matthew Norman

Matthew Norman, author of We’re All Damaged (available June 1) and Domestic Violets, talks to Gary Almeter about the difficulties writing a second novel, how he developed the character of Andy Carter, his use of pop culture references, and what’s cool about Omaha, Neb.

Episode 126: Best-Selling Author and Historian Nathaniel Philbrick

Episode 126: Best-Selling Author and Historian Nathaniel Philbrick

Nathaniel Philbrick, the best-selling author of In the Heart of the Sea and Mayflower, talks to Daniel Ford about how he caught the history bug and what inspired his new book Valiant Ambition: George Washington, Benedict Arnold, and the Fate of the American Revolution.

Episode 125: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Richard Russo

Episode 125: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Richard Russo

Richard Russo, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Empire Falls and Nobody’s Fool, talks to Daniel Ford about his late start into storytelling, how Vermont author Howard Frank Mosher and a quirky local news story inspired him to return to Sully and North Bath in Everybody’s Fool, and why aspiring authors need to want it so much more in today’s publishing market.

Episode 123: This Side of Providence Author Rachel Harper

Rachel Harper, author of This Side of Providence, talks to Daniel Ford about her literary influences, how she’s connecting the next generation to classic literature, how her observation skills fuel her prose, and why she set her novel in Providence, R.I.

To find out more about Rachel Harper, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter @rachel_m_harper.

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Episode 121: ‘Bullitt’ Screenwriter Alan Trustman

Episode 121: ‘Bullitt’ Screenwriter Alan Trustman

Screenwriter Alan Trustman, whose credits include “The Thomas Crown Affair” and “Bullitt,” talks to Sean Tuohy and Daniel Ford about his early career as a lawyer, writing for Hollywood legend Steve McQueen, his recently published autobiography, Jai Alai, and missing the screenwriting business.   

Episode 118: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Screenwriter Nicole Perlman

Episode 118: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Screenwriter Nicole Perlman

“Guardians of the Galaxy” screenwriter Nicole Perlman talks to Sean Tuohy about how her family supported her early writing efforts, how she strives to stay original while writing for a franchise, and why screenwriters need to be open to constructive criticism.

Episode 115: Screenwriter and Author Scott Frank

Episode 115: Screenwriter and Author Scott Frank

Screenwriter and author Scott Frank talks to Sean Tuohy about making the transition from scripts to novels for his debut thriller Shaker. Frank also discusses his screenwriting career, adapting Lawrence Block, Elmore Leonard, and Charles Willeford to the big screen, why he decided to tackle a western for Netflix, and why writers can never give up.

Episode 114: Screenwriter James Vanderbilt

Episode 114: Screenwriter James Vanderbilt

Screenwriter James Vanderbilt talks to Sean Tuohy about “Basic,” how he developed his screenwriting voice, why outlining is important, how David Fincher became attached to “Zodiac,” and his most recent movie “Truth.” Sean also professes his undying love for “The Losers.”

Episode 113: ‘London Has Fallen’ Screenwriters Creighton Rothenberger & Katrin Benedikt

Episode 113: ‘London Has Fallen’ Screenwriters Creighton Rothenberger & Katrin Benedikt

Screenwriters Creighton Rothenberger & Katrin Benedikt return to the podcast to talk about “London Has Fallen,” things screenwriters need to do to become successful, and some of the surreal moments they’ve experienced in Hollywood.