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Aspiring writers, best-selling scribes, and award-winning screenwriters confront existential dread and writing angst! A podcast for the conversationalist.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes1097Founded12 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Author Mary Roach returns to the show to discuss her latest book Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy. 

To learn more about Mary Roach, visit her official website. Also listen to our past interview with the author in Episode 198 and Friday ... more

On the latest Friday Morning Coffee, host Caitlin Malcuit discusses why it's healthy and helpful to question and explore the seedier aspects of our nostalgic fandom. 

Author and journalist Joshua Moore then joins Daniel Ford to chat about his book ... more

Author Sam Sussman joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his debut novel Boy From the North Country. 

To learn more about Sam Sussman, visit his official website. Also read his piece "The Silent Type: On (Possibly) Being Bob Dylan’s Son" in Harp... more

Author and comedian Amy Silverberg chats with Daniel Ford about her debut novel First Time, Long Time. 

To learn more about Amy Silverberg, visit her official website. Also listen to her appearance on Daniel Paisner's As Told To: The Ghostwriting P... more

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Recent Guests

Amy Silverberg
Author of the novel "First Time, Long Time"
Episode: Episode 726: Amy Silverberg
Peter Ames Carlin
Author of Tonight in Jungleland and biographer of Bruce Springsteen
Episode: Episode 725: Peter Ames Carlin
Sara Reish Desmond
Author of the debut short story collection 'What We Might Become'
Writer's Room of Boston
Episode: Episode 724: Sara Reish Desmond
Robert W. Fieseler
Author of American Scare, Florida's Hidden Cold War on Black and Queer Lives
Episode: Friday Morning Coffee: Robert W. Fieseler
Dave Patterson
Fiction writer, journalist, and author of Euphoria
Literal Press
Episode: Episode 723: Finding Emotional Courage With Dave Patterson
C.M. Kushins
Author and freelance journalist, known for his works including 'Cooler Than Cool' and biographies of Warren Zevon and John Bonham.
Episode: Episode 722: C.M. Kushins
Dheepa R. Maturi
Author of the debut novel, 108, an eco-thriller
Episode: Friday Morning Coffee: Dheepa R. Maturi
Sally Quinn
Longtime Washington Post journalist, columnist, television commentator, and author
The Washington Post
Episode: Episode 720: Sally Quinn
Allison King
Author of The Phoenix Pencil Company
Episode: Friday Morning Coffee: Allison King

Hosts

Caitlin Malcuit
Host of Friday Morning Coffee, engaging discussions about writing and literature with a variety of authors.
Daniel Ford
Host of the Writer's Bone Podcast, known for insightful interviews with authors and discussions on storytelling.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • Great podcast

    Loved the Keith O’Brien episode. Great job interviewing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Son of a Blitch
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great content, great host

    I think the host asks terrific questions. Plus he has a great voice, my # rule for a podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Janbrog
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast but the first five minutes are all advertising

    I want to appreciate that hosting a podcast comes with expenses, but I just spent five minutes listening to advertising before getting to any content at which point I no longer really wanted to listen to the podcast. I suppose I don’t understand doing a podcast this way? Why not spread the advertising out throughout. Or maybe it’s done on purpose so that we can fast forward to the first five minutes, but as someone who’s relatively new to the podcast I honestly didn’t get past the first five min... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    JesWa77
    United States4 years ago
  • Amazing Podcast!!

    My new fav writing podcast. Insightful questions and inspiring guests! Bravo 🤍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Louise Claire Johnson
    Canada4 years ago
  • Excellent podcast!

    This is such a brilliant podcast for writers and readers alike. Daniel Ford is an excellent host.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bianca Author
    Canada5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful questions posed by the hosts and highlight the engaging stories shared by guests. They enjoy hearing writers discuss their craft and the challenges of the writing process. The podcast has been recognized for its remarkable ability to inspire both new and seasoned writers. However, some have expressed frustration with the amount of advertising at the beginning of episodes. Overall, the content quality is considered excellent, making it a great resource for writers and book lovers.

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Apple Podcasts
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Apple Podcasts
#249
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Talking Points

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Episode 726: Amy Silverberg
Q: What's your best advice for the aspiring writer?
Read constantly, carry a notebook, and remain optimistic about publishing.
Episode 726: Amy Silverberg
Q: What have readers brought up to you about your book?
People who read it that you don't expect, like weird old friends of my dad sending thoughtful emails about how they felt about the book.
Episode 726: Amy Silverberg
Q: What led you to writing in comedy originally?
I definitely wanted to be a writer first... I thought of myself as a writer long before I wrote.
Episode 722: C.M. Kushins
Q: How did Elmore Leonard's early life and military service shape the kind of writer he became?
Elmore had a love for reading instilled in him by his mother, and his experience as a Navy Seabee during World War II exposed him to diverse literature that influenced his writing style.
Episode 722: C.M. Kushins
Q: What is your author origin story? What brought you to writing and journalism?
C.M. Kushins discusses his early influences, particularly Elmore Leonard, and how a letter from the author encouraged him to pursue writing, leading to internships and eventually a career in journalism.

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2. Peter Ames Carlin
3. Sara Reish Desmond
4. Robert W. Fieseler
5. Dave Patterson
6. C.M. Kushins
7. Dheepa R. Maturi
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