Episode 140: Horror Author Joe Hill

Welcome back to a smoky, feverish, soon-to-be a bonfire episode of the Writer’s Bone podcast. Today’s guest is Joe Hill, the kazoo-playin’ horror raconteur responsible for such tales as Heart-Shaped Box, Horns, and The Fireman. Hill talks to Sean Tuohy about how he wanted to explore a different kind of female strength with The Fireman’s heroine Harper Grayson, being more comfortable in his own skin as an author, and, of course, pop culture.

To learn more about Joe Hill, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @joe_hill. You can also listen to our mega pod live from Brookline Booksmith that featured Hill, and read our first interview with the author back in July 2015.

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Episode 139: Screenwriter Edward Neumeier

Edward Neumeier, the screenwriter behind the original “Robocop” and “Starship Troopers” talks to Sean Tuohy about how he got into screenwriting, writing and selling “Robocop” as a spec script, and his career in Hollywood. 

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Episode 138: Roses and Rot Author Kat Howard

Kat Howard, author of Roses and Rot, talks to Sean Tuohy about getting bit by “a radioactive fairy tale,” her writing process, and what inspired her debut novel.

To learn more about Kat Howard, visit her official website, follow her on Twitter @KatWithSword, or check out her Strange Ink blog. Also listen to our mega pod, recorded at Brookline Booksmith, featuring Howard, Joe Hill, Paul Tremblay, and Thomas Olde Heuvelt.

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Episode 137: ‘Star Trek Beyond’ Screenwriter Doug Jung

“Star Trek Beyond” screenwriter Doug Jung talks to Sean Tuohy about writing with Simon Pegg, balancing fan service with telling a good story, characters he loved writing for, and how a tight deadline kept the writing process on track.

“Star Trek Beyond" premieres on July 22, 2016. To learn more about Doug Jung, listen to our first interview with the screenwriter on SoundCloud.

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Episode 136: Brookline Booksmith Presents Joe Hill, Kat Howard, Thomas Olde Heuvelt, and Paul Tremblay

Horror authors Joe Hill, Kat Howard, Thomas Olde Heuvelt, and Paul Tremblay talk to Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy before their recent appearance at Brookline Booksmith in Brookline, Mass.

The panel discusses how they got into storytelling, why they decided to dive into the horror genre, and what inspired their recent novels.

Photo courtesy of Jen Salt

To learn more about Joe Hill, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @joe_hill. Also check out our first interview with the author.

To learn more about Paul Tremblay, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @paulGtremblay. Also listen to our Friday Morning Coffee interview with the author.

To learn more about Kat Howard, visit her official website or follow her on Twitter @KatWithSword.

To learn more about Thomas Olde Heuvelt, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @Thomas_Novelist.

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Episode 135: Author Kristopher Jansma

Kristopher Jansma, author of The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards and Why We Came to the City, talks to Gary Almeter about what inspired his beautiful prologue, how he juggled so many characters (including New York City), and how living in a big city influences his writing.

To learn more about Kristopher Jansma, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @KristopherJans. Also check out Gary’s review of Why We Came to the City in July’s Books That Should Be On Your Radar.

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Episode 134: Nerd Blogger On Why We Love Superheroes

The Nerd Blogger returns! She digs into the history of American comic books and explores why people love superheroes. 

Visit Only Nerds Allowed’s official website, like their Facebook page, or follow them on Twitter @OnlyNerdsAllowd.

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Episode 133: Reaper Author Doug Richardson

#NicestGuyinHollywood Doug Richardson returns to talk to Sean Tuohy about what drives his character Lucky Dey, why he loves writing about the Los Angeles he experiences, and newest Lucky yarn Reaper.

To learn more about Doug Richardson, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @byDougRich.

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Episode 132: Best-Selling Author Grant Blackwood

Grant Blackwood, author of the Briggs Tanner series, co-author of the Fargo Adventure Series with Clive Cussler, and co-author of the Tucker Wayne series with James Rollins, and co-author of Dead or Alive with Tom Clancy, talks to Sean Tuohy about his path to writing, his approach to Jack Ryan Jr. and the Tom Clancy universe in the recently published Duty and Honor, and why persistence is the key ingredient to being a successful writer.

To learn more about Grant Blackwood and his work, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @Grant_Blackwood.

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Episode 131: The Queens Bookshop

Today, we welcome two of founders of The Queens Bookshop Initiative, whose aim is to bring a second bookstore back to Queens, N.Y.

They did it! The group's Kickstarter campaign reached its $70,000 goal with time to spare! The fight isn't over yet, though, they still need your support. If you haven't done so already, donate before you listen. And then donate more after you listen!

To learn more about The Queens Bookshop, read Lindsey’s feature “The Queens Bookshop Aims to Bring Books Back to Forest Hills.” To learn more about the future bookshop, visit its official website, like its Facebook page, or follow it on Twitter @bookshopqueens.

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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 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 122: “Hey, I’ve Got This Great Idea You Should Write About…”

We all have those people in our lives. They have “wonderful ideas” that they think should end up as your next novel or screenplay. Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy discuss what writers should do with these ideas.

The pair also spent Patriot’s Day going off on tangents featuring what they’re reading, good distractions while writing, query letters, superhero musicals, and constructive criticism.

Photo courtesy of Stephanie Schaefer

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