Writer's Bone

Horror authors Joe Hill, Kat Howard, Thomas Olde Heuvelt, and Paul Tremblay talk to Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy before their recent appearance at Brookline Booksmiths in Brookline, Mass.

The panel discusses how they got into storytelling, why they decided to dive into the horror genre, and what inspired their recent novels.

Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy discuss what goes into picking their next reads.

Kristopher Jansma, author of The Unchangeable Spots of Leopards and Why We Came to the City, talks to Gary Almeter about what inspired his beautiful prologue, how he juggled so many characters (including New York City), and how living in a big city influences his writing.

The Nerd Blogger returns! She digs into the history of American comic books and explores why people love superheroes.

#NicestGuyinHollywood Doug Richardson returns to talk to Sean Tuohy about what drives his character Lucky Dey, why he loves writing about the Los Angeles he experiences, and newest Lucky yarn Reaper.

Mark Tompkins, author of The Last Days of Magic, talks to Daniel Ford about overcoming a learning disability, what inspired his debut novel, and why writers need to practice their craft every day.

Grant Blackwood, author of the Briggs Tanner series, co-author of the Fargo Adventure Series with Clive Cussler, co-author of the Tucker Wayne series with James Rollins, and co-author of Dead or Alive with Tom Clancy, talks to Sean Tuohy about his path to writing, his approach to Jack Ryan Jr. and the Tom Clancy universe in the recently published Duty and Honor, and why persistence is the key ingredient to being a successful writer.

Faith Salie, Emmy-winning contributor to "CBS News Sunday," a panelist on NPR's "Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me," host of PBS's, "Science Goes To The Movies," and author of Approval Junkie, talks to Sean Tuohy about what inspired her to write a book, why she loved playing with an unlimited word count, and how becoming a mother changed her life.

Today, we welcome two of founders of The Queens Bookshop Initiative, whose aim is to bring a second bookstore back to Queens, N.Y.

As of this recording, the group's Kickstarter campaign has raised close to $69,000 of its $70,000 goal with 28 hours to go. Time is running out, so if you haven't done so already, donate before you listen. And then donate more after you listen!

J. Todd Scott, author of The Far Empty, talks to Daniel Ford about what inspired him to start writing, his path to publishing his debut novel, his music and bourbon recommendations, and his advice to other up-and-coming authors.