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Episode 252: #NovelClass Season 1 Finale Featuring Chiara Barzini’s Things That Happened Before the Earthquake

In the Season 1 finale of #NovelClass, Dave Pezza and Daniel Ford discuss Chiara Barzini’s Things That Happened Before the Earthquake.

(Warning: This episode contains spoilers.)

Dave also talks about #NovelClass spinning off into its own podcast (launches Feb. 1!) and the podcast’s first live event on Feb. 21 in Providence, R.I. Stay tuned for more details, but start reading Stephen King’s The Shining in the meantime!

To learn more about Chiara Barzini, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter @chiarabarzini.

Listen to more from the #NovelClass series on SoundCloud. If you want to suggest a future #NovelClass read, email NovelClasspod@gmail.com or drop us a line on Twitter or Instagram.

Today's #NovelClass episode is sponsored by OneRoom.

Friday Morning Coffee: Operator Down Author Brad Taylor

Author Brad Taylor returns to the podcast and talks to Caitlin Malcuit about his new Pike Logan military thriller, Operator Down.

To learn more about Brad Taylor, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @bradtaylorbooks. Also listen to our first podcast interview with the author (way back in 2014!).

Today's Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by OneRoom.

Episode 251: The Wanted Author Robert Crais

New York Times best-selling author Robert Crais talks to Sean Tuohy about his new Elvis Cole and Joe Pike novel, The Wanted.

To learn more about Robert Crais, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Instagram.

Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom.

Episode 250: First Case Scenario Author Annemarie DeClark

Annemarie DeClark, author of First Case Scenario, talks to Daniel Ford about her lifelong love of mysteries, how her two aunts helped her refine her debut novel, and what she has planned next for her main character Harlee O’Conner.

To learn more about Annemarie DeClark, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter @AuthorDeClark.

Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom.

Friday Morning Coffee: Pachinko Author Min Jin Lee

Min Jin Lee, author of Pachinko, returns to the podcast and talks to Daniel Ford about her past year promoting her National Book Award-nominated novel, her upcoming book tour, and what it’s like goofing off at the New York Public Library.

She also plugs our upcoming live event at Trident Booksellers & Café on Jan. 18 at 7 p.m.!

To learn more about Min Jin Lee, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Also listen to our first interview with the author. 

Today's Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by OneRoom. 

Episode 249: White Fur Author Jardine Libaire

Welcome to the first Writer’s Bone podcast of 2018!

Today’s guest is Jardine Libaire, author of White Fur. Libaire’s second novel is a truly unforgettable and original love story, one that starts with a shotgun in a hotel room. The author talked to Daniel Ford at the end of 2017 about her origins as a storyteller, her decision to get an MFA, what inspired White Fur, and plenty of great writing advice that will have you fired up to pick up a pen.

To learn more about Jardine Libaire, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter @Jardineraven.

This episode is sponsored by OneRoom. 

Episode 248: Are You Sleeping Author Kathleen Barber

Kathleen Barber, author of Are You Sleeping, talks to Daniel Ford about always being a storyteller, how the podcast “Serial” helped inspire her debut, and why writers must always make time for writing.

To learn more about Kathleen Barber, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom.

Episode 247: Sid Sanford Lives! Reading at Belmont Books

In October, 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. 

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 on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and IndieBound.

Today's episode is sponsored by OneRoom and Belmont Books.

Friday Morning Coffee: Heart Spring Mountain Author Robin MacArthur

Robin MacArthur, author of Heart Spring Mountain (out Jan. 9, 2018 from Ecco/HarperCollins), talks to Daniel Ford about what inspired her debut novel, how her Vermont home played a role in crafting both the characters and plot, and how she infused the soundtrack playing in her head into the narrative.

To learn more about Robin MacArthur, visit her official website or follow her on Twitter and Instagram.

Today's Friday Morning Coffee episode is sponsored by OneRoom.

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.

To learn more about Jeff Shaara, visit his official website or like his Facebook page. Also listen to our last podcast interview with Shaara and read our review of The Frozen Hours in December’s “Books That Should Be On Your Radar.”

This episode is sponsored by OneRoom.