Episode 247: Sid Sanford Lives! Reading at Belmont Books
This past fall, Daniel Ford read from his debut novel Sid Sanford Lives! at Belmont Books in Belmont, Mass., and the then answered questions from Dave Pezza and a smart group of readers.
“I knew once I started writing that Jocelyn was pretty special. I wanted to give her the spotlight she deserved.”
Learn more about Daniel Ford by visiting his official website, liking his Facebook page, or following him on Twitter @danielfford. Sid Sanford Lives! is available from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and IndieBound.
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Episode 246: The Frozen Hours Author Jeff Shaara
Jeff Shaara, author of Gods and Generals and The Fateful Lightning, returns to the podcast to discuss his new novel, The Frozen Hours. Shaara talks to Daniel Ford about consulting with Korean War veterans, how he chose the characters featured in this narrative, and why, in large part because of those veterans, his writing process was more emotional this time around.
Episode 245: Live From Belmont Books With Best-Selling Author Eric Rickstad
Episode 244: Smothered Author Megan Cassidy
Episode 243: Colorado Boulevard Author Phoef Sutton
Episode 242: Freedom for Me: A Chinese Yankee Author Stacie Haas
Stacie Haas, author of the middle-grade, historical fiction novel Freedom for Me: A Chinese Yankee, talks to Daniel Ford about wanting to be a writer since she could hold a pencil, how she caught the history bug, the inspiration behind her debut novel, and how her publishing journey led to 50/50 Press.
Episode 241: ‘Served Like A Girl’ Director Lysa Heslov
Episode 240: Why LA? Pourquoi Paris? Author Diane Ratican
Episode 239: The Demon Crown Author James Rollins
Good friend of the podcast James Rollins, author of the Sigma Force Series, talks to Sean Tuohy about his new novel The Demon Crown (out Dec. 5).
“I allow myself 90 days of research. On Day 91, I start writing.”
To learn more about James Rollins, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @jamesrollins. Also listen to last year’s live interview with the author at The Harvard Coop.
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Episode 238: What We Build Upon the Ruins Author Giano Cromley
Episode 237: ‘Almost Friends’ Writer and Director Jake Goldberger
Screenwriter and director Jake Goldberger, whose credits include “Almost Friends,” “Life of a King,” and “Don McKay,” talks to Sean Tuohy about his writing and directing style, learning to work with actors, and his upcoming project with one of our favorite directors, Lexi Alexander.
To learn more about Jake Goldberger, visit his IMDB page. Also watch the trailer for “Almost Friends."
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Episode 236: Garden of the Lost and Abandoned Author Jessica Yu
Jessica Yu, Academy Award-winning filmmaker and author of Garden of the Lost and Abandoned: The Extraordinary Story of One Ordinary Woman and the Children She Saves, talks to Daniel Ford about how her filmmaking background influenced her writing, her immersive research process, and the rare trust she developed with her subject, Gladys Kalibbala.
Episode 235: In the Midst of Winter Author Isabel Allende
In an incredibly personal and emotional interview, best-selling international author Isabel Allende talks to Sean Tuohy about her new book In the Midst of Winter.
“Why do I choose to write a particular story? Because it matters to me.”
To learn more about Isabel Allende, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
Episode 234: Have You Met Nora? Author Nicole Blades
Nicole Blades, author of Have You Met Nora? (out Oct. 31) and The Thunder Beneath Us, returns to the podcast to discuss what went into crafting the characters in her new book, how long it took her to write and edit the novel, and the themes she wanted to explore through her mixed race, and very secretive and conflicted, main character Nora.
Blades and Daniel Ford also talk about what inspired her to start a podcast with her sister, and what’s coming up on Season 2 of “Hey Sis!”
“Focus on your voice and the story you want to tell.”
To learn more about Nicole Blades, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first podcast interview with the author, and read our review of Have You Met Nora?
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Episode 233: Only Dead on the Inside Author James Breakwell
James Breakwell, social media comedian (Xploding Unicorn) and author of Only Dead on the Inside, talks to Sean Tuohy about channeling his tweets into a book, what his kids think about his literary prowess, and their shared grieving over losing “the greatest podcast ever recorded.”
Try not wetting your pants during this podcast. We dare you.
“It writes itself. You just add the apocalypse and see what happens.”
To learn more about James Breakwell, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to Sean and James’ first podcast together!
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Episode 232: Actor and How Did This Get Made? Co-Host Paul Scheer
Paul Scheer, actor, producer, and co-host of How Did This Get Made?, talks to Sean Tuohy about how his love for bad films turned into a podcast, the show’s upcoming live events in Boston, and the tribal mentality of people watching bad movies and discussing them.
“There’s a beauty in something that goes so horribly wrong.”
To learn more about Paul Scheer, visit his official website, subscribe to How Did This Get Made?, and follow him and the show on Twitter @paulscheer and @HDTGM.
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Episode 231: Kate Fox Mystery Series Author Shannon Baker
Shannon Baker, author of Dark Signal and Stripped Bare, talks to Daniel Ford about telling herself stories when she went to bed as a kid, how much of herself ends up in her main character Kate Fox, and being named 2017 Writer of the Year by Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers.
“The more books I write, the more I learn to trust my process.”
To learn more about Shannon Baker, visit her official website or follow her on Twitter @sbakerwriter.
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Episode 230: Writer and Producer Portland Helmich
Portland Helmich, host of the podcast “Stranglers,” producer, writer, and actor, talks to Daniel Ford about her upcoming appearance at PRX Podcast Garage in Allston, Mass. on Nov. 1 with “Stranglers” executive producer Susan Gray.
Helmich also discusses pitching a podcast on sex and spirituality, producing a documentary on John F. Kennedy’s final major speech at Amherst, and writing a short film about George Washington and the Newburgh Conspiracy for the U.S. Army Museum.
“Write what’s true.”
To learn more about Portland Helmich, visit her official website or follow her on Twitter @Portlandh. Also listen to our first podcast with Helmich!
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Episode 229: Professor Joe R. Lansdale Explains the Art of Showing Up
Joe R. Lansdale, Hap and Leonard creator and author of Rusty Puppy and Cold in July, makes his Writer’s Bone podcast debut!
Lansdale talks to Sean Tuohy about how East Texas influences his work, not always realizing the “ah ha” moments when they happen, and why half the battle for writers is showing up.
“You’re better at understanding why you do a certain thing when you’ve had greater space between it.”
To learn more about Joe R. Lansdale, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @joelansdale. Also read Sean’s first interview with the author.
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