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Episode 412: Rachel Harrison, Author of The Return

Author Rachel Harrison joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her haunting debut The Return (out now from Berkley).

Our good literary friend Edwin Hill, author of the Hester Thursby series, also stops by to chat about Boston's Virtual Noir at the Bar event on April 13. Register for that event on Crowdcast and join us to hear an all-star cast of crime and suspense novelists read their work!

To learn more about Rachel Harrison, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also read our review of The Return in March's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar."

Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, #Authoring, and OneRoom.

Episode 411: James Rollins Author of The Last Odyssey

Author James Rollins, one of our favorite guests, returns to the show and talks to Sean Tuohy about his new Sigma Force novel The Last Odyssey.

Sean and Daniel Ford also share some music that might help you through quarantine (or at least accompany the drinking and sobbing).

To learn more about James Rollins, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our last interview with the author in Episode 334.

Today's episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, #Authoring, and OneRoom.

Friday Morning Coffee: Kathleen Barber, Author of Follow Me

Author Kathleen Barber returns to the show to discuss her new novel Follow Me and the TV adaption of her first novel Truth Be Told (originally published as Are You Sleeping).

Caitlin Malcuit also chats about her "Animal Crossing" adventures.

To learn more about Kathleen Barber, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also read our review of Follow Me in March's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar" and listen to our first interview with the author.

Today’s Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, #Authoring, and OneRoom.

Episode 410: Peter Swanson, Author of Eight Perfect Murders

Author Peter Swanson stops by the show and chats with Daniel Ford about his new book Eight Perfect Murders.

To learn more about Peter Swanson, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also read our review of Eight Perfect Murders in March's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar."

Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, #Authoring, and OneRoom.

Episode 409: Katie Orphan, Author of Read Me, Los Angeles

In this special, writing and promoting in the time of Covid-19-themed episode, Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy describe their new lives indoors and recommend books, movies, and television shows that may ease your mind during your self-isolation and social distancing.

Author Katie Orphan then joins the show to chat about her book Read Me, Los Angeles, which is out now from Prospect Park Books. It’s a beautiful love letter to the Los Angeles literary scene and, as you’ll soon discover, Orphan is not only a passionate advocate for that scene, but also for writing, reading, and bookselling in general.

To learn more about Katie Orphan, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also check out the books/movies/television shows we mention during this episode:

“The Goldbergs” Deacon King Kong by James McBride Matthew Reilly’s Jack West series “30 Rock” The Return by Rachel Harrison “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” The Mistborn series “Picard” on CBS All Access “28 Days Later” (Okay, maybe don’t watch it right this second)

Today's episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, #Authoring, and OneRoom.

Friday Morning Coffee: Elizabeth Lindsey Rogers, Author of The Tilt Torn Away from the Seasons

Elizabeth Lindsey Rogers chats with Caitlin Malcuit about her poetry collection The Tilt Torn Away from the Seasons.

Caitlin also advocates supporting Lowell Makes, a nonprofit based in Lowell, Mass., that is currently producing 3D-printed masks and face shields for healthcare workers. They are also accepting monetary donations and other supplies (see their website for specifics). Her musician friend Eddy Dyer produced a song, which you can listen to on YouTube, to support their efforts!

To learn more about Elizabeth Lindsey Rogers visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

Today’s Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, #Authoring, and OneRoom.

Episode 408: Andrea Bartz, Author of The Herd

Andrea Bartz, author of The Lost Night, returns to the show and chats with Daniel Ford about her new book The Herd (out today from Ballantine Books).

To learn more about Andrea Bartz, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first interview with the author and her appearance on #Authoring.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, #Authoring, and OneRoom.

Friday Morning Coffee: Matthew Norman, Author of Last Couple Standing

Matthew Norman, author of We're All Damaged and Domestic Violets, joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss his new book Last Couple Standing.

Caitlin Malcuit also chats about penguins in the time of COVID-19.

To learn more about Matthew Norman, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to Gary Almeter's interview with the author way back in Episode 127.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, #Authoring, and OneRoom.

Episode 407: Stephanie Wrobel, Author of Darling Rose Gold

Author Stephanie Wrobel stops by the podcast to chat with Daniel Ford about her debut novel Darling Rose Gold (out today!).

To learn more about Stephanie Wrobel, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, and follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

If you’re hunkered down in quarantine, self-isolation, or social distancing, you can still help out your local businesses, including your nearest indie bookstores. Find out what your local bookstore is doing to stay afloat in troubling times and buy a book, gift card, or, if nothing else, send them a note of encouragement. We’re all in this together and, like always, words and small actions can go a long way to improving the situation.

We'd also like to reiterate our invitation to any author whose had book events canceled in the coming weeks. We’d love to host all of you on the show, so shoot us an email us or send us a message on one of our social media channels.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, #Authoring, and OneRoom.

Friday Morning Coffee: K Chess, Author of Famous Men Who Never Lived

Author K Chess joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss her debut Famous Men Who Never Lived.

Caitlin Malcuit also reiterates our podcast invitation to writers who have had events cancelled in the upcoming days and weeks. She also reminds all of us to be extra considerate of service workers, take precautions, and self-quarantine, if necessary.

To learn more about K Chess, visit her official website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also check out Famous Men Who Never Lived's appearance on March 2019's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar."

Today’s Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by Libro.fm, #Authoring, and OneRoom.