Episode 492: Megan Abbott, Author of The Turnout
Episode 316: Dead Man Running Author Steve Hamilton
Episode 311: Swift Vengeance Author T. Jefferson Parker
Episode 309: The Line That Held Us Author David Joy
Episode 300: The Sinners Author Ace Atkins
Episode 290: Tin Man Author Sarah Winman
Episode 283: Twisted Prey Author John Sandford
Episode 251: The Wanted Author Robert Crais
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 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 174: Author Alex George
Episode 172: Author David Joy
Author and Writer’s Bone contributing editor David Joy talks to Daniel Ford about his accelerated writing process for his new novel The Weight of This World (out today and reviewed in March's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar!"), what he learned from the success of his debut Where All the Light Tends To Go, and why Appalachia is so misunderstood.
“I feel compelled to create. And I enjoy the hell out of it.”
To learn more about David Joy, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @DavidJoy_Author. Also read our first interview with the author, listen to his writing playlist, and read his feature “One Place misUnderstood.”
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Episode 161: Author Ingrid Thoft
Ingrid Thoft, author of Loyalty, Brutality, and the recently published Duplicity, talks to Daniel Ford about her (decaffeinated) writing process, tackling “third-rail” issues, and what inspired her new novel.
To learn more about Ingrid Thoft, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter @IngridThoft. Also read our first interview with the author.
Today's episode is brought to you by Scrivener. Scrivener combines all the writing tools you need to craft your first draft, from nascent notion to final full stop. Visit the app's official website for more details.
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.