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Friday Morning Coffee: Smith Henderson and Jon Marc Smith, Authors of Make Them Cry

Authors Smith Henderson and Jon Marc Smith join Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about their novel Make Them Cry.

Caitlin Malcuit also discusses Nigerian citizens' protests against the country's Special Anti-Robbery Squad and the government's deadly suppression of those demonstrations. She points listeners interested in learning more about the "END SARS" movement, and how to support it, to a website created by activists Tiffany, Doyin, and Tomiwa.

To learn more about Smith Henderson, visit his official website. To learn more about Jon Marc Smith, follow him on Twitter. Make Them Cry was featured in September's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar."

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Episode 451: Maaza Mengiste, Author of The Shadow King

Author Maaza Mengiste joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her novel The Shadow King, which was recently shortlisted for The Booker Prize 2020.

To learn more about Maaza Mengiste, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. The Shadow King was featured in Septembers "Books That Should Be On Your Radar."

Today's episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Friday Morning Coffee: Natalie Zina Walschots, Author of Hench

Writer, community manager, and video game scribe Natalie Zina Walschots joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her book Hench.

Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the 54th anniversary of the Black Panther Party for Self Defense.

To learn more about Natalie Zina Walshots, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Hench was featured in September's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar."

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Episode 450: 'One Day at a Time' Showrunners Gloria Calderón Kellett and Mike Royce

Television writers and producers Gloria Calderón Kellett and Mike Royce stopped by the show recently to chat with Daniel and Stephanie Ford about "One Day at a Time" premiering on CBS. 

The pair discussed working with the show's talented cast (headlined by Rita Moreno and Justina Machado), who comprises the writer's room (including television legend Norman Lear), and their natural approach to blending comedy and social commentary. 

Watch "One Day at a Time" on CBS starting Oct. 12 at 9 p.m. EST. Also follow the show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

To learn more about Gloria Calderón Kellett, follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also watch her YouTube series "TV Writing 101."

To learn more about Mike Royce, follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first interview with him in Episode 100.

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Friday Morning Coffee: Vanessa Lillie, Author of For the Best

Vanessa Lillie, author of Little Voices and good literary friend of the show, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her new book For the Best.

Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the work of The Women's Justice Institute.

To learn more about Vanessa Lillie, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first conversation with the author, as well as her appearance on NovelClass. For the Best was featured in October's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar."

Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Episode 449: Dean Koontz, Author of Elsewhere

Best-selling author Dean Koontz joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about his latest novel Elsewhere.

To learn more about Dean Koontz, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram.

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Friday Morning Coffee: Byron Lane, Author of A Star Is Bored

Author, screenwriter, and playwright Byron Lane joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his debut novel A Star Is Bored. He chats about his time has Carrie Fisher's assistant, his web series "Last Will and Testicle," and his ongoing giddy adventures with Steven Rowley.

Caitlin Malcuit also recommends listening and subscribing to the Rebel Steps podcast.

To learn more about Byron Lane, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. A Star Is Bored was featured in August's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar."

Today's Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Episode 448: Adam Cesare, Author of Clown in a Cornfield

Adam Cesare, author of Tribesmen and The Con Season, chats with guest host Rachel Harrison (The Return) about his latest book Clown in a Cornfield.

To learn more about Adam Cesare, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Clown in a Cornfield was also featured in September's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar."

To learn more about Rachel Harrison, visit her official website, follow her on Twitter and Instagram, and listen to our chat with the author in Episode 412. Also check out Rachel's interviews with Elisabeth Thomas and Shaun Hamill. The Return pubs in paperback on Oct. 6.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Friday Morning Coffee: M.O. Walsh, Author of The Big Door Prize

M.O. Walsh, author of My Sunshine Away, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about his latest book The Big Door Prize.

Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the disappointing grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor shooting and the subsequent public reaction. 

To learn more about M.O. Walsh, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also read our review of The Big Door Prize in September's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar."

Today’s Friday Morning Coffee is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Episode 447: Anne Helen Petersen, Author of Can't Even

Author and journalist Anne Helen Petersen joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her book Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation.

To learn more about Anne Helen Petersen, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.