Rebecca Cantrell

5 Writers You Should Be Following on Twitter

By Daniel Ford

Do you know how hard it is to be a writer on Twitter? There’s no way we can get all of our brilliance out in 140 characters. Even Hemingway would have asked for a few more!

I’m kidding, of course, but writers do sweat over the words, images, and links they post more than anyone else on the social media network. Being witty and pithy are our bread and butter, so the limited characters is more of a worthwhile challenge rather than a bummer.

Here are five writers who make it look easy and deserve a follow from all aspiring wordsmiths. Feel free to share your own favorites in the comments section or tweet us @WritersBone.

Rebecca Cantrell (@rebeccacantrell)

See the below tweets from one of Writer’s Bone’s favorite authors. That should explain perfectly why you should be following her.

Yes, having a dog named Gus helps his cause, but Mayer would be worth a follow regards. Writers who want to write about government, the armed forces, and U.S. foreign policy (either fiction or non-fiction) need to put Mayer in their newsfeed ASAP. The former Special Ops. solider is always topical and has a firm grasp of all things having to do with the military. Mayer also shares plenty of links to pertinent posts that you may not have otherwise found.

I’m a fan of any writer who describes his memoir as “Eat, Pray, Love for depressed shut-ins.” I can’t wait to crack into Whitehead’s The Noble Hustle: Poker, Beef Jerky, and Death, but until then, I’ll be satisfied reading his witty tweets. We look forward to stalking him to come on the podcast in the near future (don’t say we didn’t warn you Colson).

I like following author Steve Kozeniewski for a variety of reasons. It never fails to make me smile when I see the name Braineater Jones, he uses the word fart a lot, and he takes the time to thank reviewers and people who have interviewed him. Plus, his Twitter avatar deserves to go in the Hall of Fame.

Like we weren’t going to include our podcast partner in crime? Richardson is always funny, relevant, and informative. He’s at his best when he’s ranting about Amtrak, lousy screenwriting, and Hollywood award shows.

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Thank You For Podding: 5 Authors For Friday

By Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy

Sean and I don’t spend a lot of time looking back.

We’ll rejoice when a podcast or post goes viral (much like our latest interview with horror author Brian Keene and Prickly Pear: 10 Great Moments From Richard Schiff’s Toby Ziegler On ‘The West Wing’ did), but we know our next great moment is ahead of us, not behind us.

However, it’s good to take stock every now and again. After I read Sean’s moving tribute to Maya Angelou, I knew we had to move up that post to Thursday, which gave us an opening in today’s schedule. It seemed like the perfect time to roundup five of our top downloaded podcasts.

Thanks to all the authors, screenwriters, and bookworms who have come on the podcast and graciously spent some time with two young, up-and-coming writers!

James Rollins

“I shot this guy in the head, what do I do now?"

Daniel: I read “The Kill Switch” in two days following this interview. Rollins pulled off a special agent-military working dog and then some.

Sean:  I am really surprised I didn't turn total fan boy during this interview. I have been a huge Rollins fan for years now so getting a chance to talk to him and find out he is really cool was a great moment.

Tim Dorsey

"So let me tell you a story about a T-bird and a Presidential motorcade."

Sean: This interview made me very home sick for Cuban Sandwiches, sun-soaked beaches, and the craziness that is the Sunshine State.

Daniel: I left this interview very worried for humanity in Florida and hungry for a Cuban sandwich.

Craig Johnson

“My wife says, “Walt is who Craig wants to be in 10 years, but he's off to an awfully slow start.”

Sean: I am pretty sure that Johnson is Walt Longmire.

Daniel: I could listen to Johnson tell stories all day. I envy his writing routine on his ranch in Wyoming beyond words.

Rebecca Cantrell

"The first thing I would do if I met Hannah Vogel is apologize."

Daniel: Cantrell was genuinely enthusiastic about being on our podcast, and sincerely wanted us to do well in those early days. She’s a Writer’s Bone favorite for life.

Sean: Rebecca is awesome. She is smart, funny, and one of the nicest people to be on the show. I really enjoyed speaking to her and learning more about the craft.

Charles Ardai From Hard Case Crime

“Ignore rejection.”

Sean:  Ardai helped shape my childhood by help publishing so many great noir authors. Also, Daniel and I totally high-fived when the interview was done.

Daniel: We watched “Bosch” while waiting for Ardai to call in as our first interview. That show is, and still is, awful.

For more podcasts, check out our full archive. 

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