<![CDATA[Washington Square On Air]]>e3b812b2-1c49-57ac-bbd7-2fb95be8e2e9Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:00:07 +0000Captivate.fmLCC Connecthttps://artwork.captivate.fm/d8f8377f-1b68-4ab0-8bc9-0afda44fbb37/liPE0xx1bzWz155h0to9j8Vi.jpgWashington Square On AirLCC ConnectLCC ConnectWashington Square On-Air serves as the audio town square for the Washington Square Review, the literary journal of Lansing Community College. Melissa Ford Lucken, the host, brings her expertise as a professor, creative writer, and author to engage with writers, readers, scholars, students, publishing professionals, and individuals worldwide, discussing various aspects of the writing craft.https://washington-square-on-air.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastMyth-Crafting Through Fan-FictionMyth-Crafting Through Fan-FictionLansing Community College student Sarah DeToy joins Professor Melissa Ford Lucken to chat about her journey from high school, through trade school, to community college. DeToy, an avid Minecraft-er, cosplayer, and fan-fiction writer, expresses her deep appreciation for myths and how they unite people of different cultures and reveals how her success as a student is linked to her ability to intentionally deconstruct the “puzzles” of academic writing and research.

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]]>Lansing Community College student Sarah DeToy joins Professor Melissa Ford Lucken to chat about her journey from high school, through trade school, to community college. DeToy, an avid Minecraft-er, cosplayer, and fan-fiction writer, expresses her deep appreciation for myths and how they unite people of different cultures and reveals how her success as a student is linked to her ability to intentionally deconstruct the “puzzles” of academic writing and research.

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]]>b6c9a8b4-18d0-4913-944e-983167fb0bc1Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -040031:56falsefull382823A Pasodoble in Prose: Richard StimacA Pasodoble in Prose: Richard StimacPoet, massage therapist, and tango dancer Ricard Stimac talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. After years in the business and marketing world, Stimac, seeking more meaningful work, became a massage therapist. Stimac emphasizes the importance of clear writing, muses on the beauty of intentionality in words and movement, and offers an inside look at the world of tango dancing.

Richard’s poem, Autumn Notes, appears in the Summer 2026 issue of the Washington Square Review.

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]]>Poet, massage therapist, and tango dancer Ricard Stimac talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. After years in the business and marketing world, Stimac, seeking more meaningful work, became a massage therapist. Stimac emphasizes the importance of clear writing, muses on the beauty of intentionality in words and movement, and offers an inside look at the world of tango dancing.

Richard’s poem, Autumn Notes, appears in the Summer 2026 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Richard on Facebook

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]]>3be823a6-1681-4c17-b2e9-2b243d64047eTue, 14 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -040030:18falsefull381813Braiding the Essay with Conviction With Lyzette WanzerBraiding the Essay with Conviction With Lyzette WanzerAward‑winning author, researcher, and teacher Lyzette Wanzer chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Wanzer traces the journey of her ground‑breaking anthology from a quick idea for an Association of Writers and Writing Programs panel proposal, to a book proposal, to a published volume. Her book, Trauma, Tresses & Truth, explores the complex relationship Black women continue to have with their hair among the still‑remaining systemic biases in schools, academia, and corporate America, and was named a Top 10 Best Social Sciences Book by Library Journal.

Lyzette’s edited anthology, Trauma, Tresses & Truth, is available from Lawrence Hill Books.

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]]>Award‑winning author, researcher, and teacher Lyzette Wanzer chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Wanzer traces the journey of her ground‑breaking anthology from a quick idea for an Association of Writers and Writing Programs panel proposal, to a book proposal, to a published volume. Her book, Trauma, Tresses & Truth, explores the complex relationship Black women continue to have with their hair among the still‑remaining systemic biases in schools, academia, and corporate America, and was named a Top 10 Best Social Sciences Book by Library Journal.

Lyzette’s edited anthology, Trauma, Tresses & Truth, is available from Lawrence Hill Books.

Lyzette on LindedIn

Lyzette on Insta

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]]>0781b592-4dc5-4b05-bd76-9978f7edc46bTue, 31 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -040026:34falsefull380803Pairing Poetry and Wine With Michael WatersonPairing Poetry and Wine With Michael WatersonPoet, playwright, singer, and songwriter Michael Waterson chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A Pennsylvania native who now calls the California wine country home, Waterson reveals his lifelong interest in dark fairy tales, puzzles over writing for that mystical, sometimes fleeting, moment of joy, and divulges some secrets of a vineyard’s wine‑tasting room.

Michael’s poem Fairytale Ending, appears in the Summer 2026 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Michael on Facebook

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]]>Poet, playwright, singer, and songwriter Michael Waterson chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A Pennsylvania native who now calls the California wine country home, Waterson reveals his lifelong interest in dark fairy tales, puzzles over writing for that mystical, sometimes fleeting, moment of joy, and divulges some secrets of a vineyard’s wine‑tasting room.

Michael’s poem Fairytale Ending, appears in the Summer 2026 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Michael on Facebook

Michael on Insta

Michael’s website

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]]>367862f3-947a-4c61-920f-22ef6eb74fa8Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -040025:45falsefull379793Emboldening Students Through Creative Expression With Jon LawrenceEmboldening Students Through Creative Expression With Jon LawrenceHigh school English teacher Jonathan Lawrence, who teaches at the same school he once graduated from, sits down with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Lawrence, in the way only an experienced teacher can, reflects on the art of arranging poems in an anthology, considers the delicate balance between guidance and restraint, and explains how and why poets need to stay out of the poem’s way.

Jonathan’s poem, Imagination on Eleven in Church, appears in the Summer 2026 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Jon on Insta

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]]>High school English teacher Jonathan Lawrence, who teaches at the same school he once graduated from, sits down with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Lawrence, in the way only an experienced teacher can, reflects on the art of arranging poems in an anthology, considers the delicate balance between guidance and restraint, and explains how and why poets need to stay out of the poem’s way.

Jonathan’s poem, Imagination on Eleven in Church, appears in the Summer 2026 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Jon on Insta

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]]>1affd8a2-0e90-4342-a2b9-25f2e9c37c2eTue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -040029:30falsefull378783Historicizing Mistaken Memories With John FrameHistoricizing Mistaken Memories With John FrameHistorian and author John Frame talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Integrating research and real life into fiction gives this writer the opportunity to find new meaning in past events and imagine lives lived. This conversation also explores the differences between creative and scholarly writing and the danger of an unwanted crush.

John Frame’s story, Dorothy, appears in the Summer 2025 issue of the Washington Square Review.

John on BlueSky

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]]>Historian and author John Frame talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Integrating research and real life into fiction gives this writer the opportunity to find new meaning in past events and imagine lives lived. This conversation also explores the differences between creative and scholarly writing and the danger of an unwanted crush.

John Frame’s story, Dorothy, appears in the Summer 2025 issue of the Washington Square Review.

John on BlueSky

John’s website

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]]>8b6d2368-0a9d-4860-82f3-a790d1c97f14Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -040027:26falsefull277772Defusing Bombastic Rhetoric With Courtney CrispDefusing Bombastic Rhetoric With Courtney CrispPop culture scholar and professor Courtney Crisp sits down with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. This conversation covers the hot topics such as crusader rhetoric found in tabletop role playing games, Dungeons and Dragons, for example, to the magic of old-school printed-on-paper fanzines, to the difficulties of explaining pop culture scholarship to family members who struggle to understand how Pathfinder and Hello Kitty are worthy of scholarly research.

Courtney on BlueSky

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]]>Pop culture scholar and professor Courtney Crisp sits down with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. This conversation covers the hot topics such as crusader rhetoric found in tabletop role playing games, Dungeons and Dragons, for example, to the magic of old-school printed-on-paper fanzines, to the difficulties of explaining pop culture scholarship to family members who struggle to understand how Pathfinder and Hello Kitty are worthy of scholarly research.

Courtney on BlueSky

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]]>5110e8a6-4329-4114-b2c3-be212fbd25daTue, 03 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -040032:00falsefull276762Archiving Mid-Century Comics & Americana With Jerico WoggonArchiving Mid-Century Comics & Americana With Jerico WoggonArtist and comic archivist Jerico Woggon chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Woggon, grandson of Ink Pot award recipient Bill Woggon who created the Archie comics’ character Katy Keene, inherited his grandfather’s decades old research, original art, and documents collection. While the mission of organizing the truckload of materials into an archive is new and ongoing, this artist has been living and leading in creative worlds his entire life.

Note: The Katy Keene character discussed in this episode is the same character of the CW’s short-lived Katy Keene television series.

Jerico on Facebook

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Jerico’s Hand-crafted ties

Article: Biding Time Under Lockdown with Legendary DTLA Artist Jerico Woggon

Jerico’s Music Festival Art Installation

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]]>Artist and comic archivist Jerico Woggon chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Woggon, grandson of Ink Pot award recipient Bill Woggon who created the Archie comics’ character Katy Keene, inherited his grandfather’s decades old research, original art, and documents collection. While the mission of organizing the truckload of materials into an archive is new and ongoing, this artist has been living and leading in creative worlds his entire life.

Note: The Katy Keene character discussed in this episode is the same character of the CW’s short-lived Katy Keene television series.

Jerico on Facebook

Jerico on Instagram

Jerico’s Hand-crafted ties

Article: Biding Time Under Lockdown with Legendary DTLA Artist Jerico Woggon

Jerico’s Music Festival Art Installation

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]]>e7bab127-a93e-4f46-81eb-58e97fef2575Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -040030:21falsefull275752Connecting Myth & History With Radus & MaretoConnecting Myth & History With Radus & MaretoBulgarian writing partners, Radus & Mareto, chat with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. The creative partners explore how the intersection of history and myth provoke thought, the importance of reflecting on the human condition, and why writing novel length works is easier than writing short stories.

Radus & Mareto’s story, The Orphans, appears in the Summer 2025 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Radus & Mareto on Facebook

Radus & Maretos’ book series publisher

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]]>Bulgarian writing partners, Radus & Mareto, chat with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. The creative partners explore how the intersection of history and myth provoke thought, the importance of reflecting on the human condition, and why writing novel length works is easier than writing short stories.

Radus & Mareto’s story, The Orphans, appears in the Summer 2025 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Radus & Mareto on Facebook

Radus & Maretos’ book series publisher

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]]>874c2023-783f-4317-aded-6e0e33aad4a9Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -040025:59falsefull274742Revising Your Writing With Christopher RussellRevising Your Writing With Christopher RussellWestern Michigan University’s Writing Center’s Assistant Director Christopher Russel chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. An author who has work-shopped manuscripts as both an undergraduate and graduate student as well as worked collaboratively with writers through his work at WMU’s Writing Center, Russell demystifies writer’s block and breaks down the best strategies for ensuring an inspiring and successful workshop experience by honoring your own creative process and meeting yourself where you are.

Christopher Russel’s story, Fifteen Minutes, appears in the Summer 2025 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Christopher on Instagram

Christopher’s Western Michigan University faculty profile

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]]>Western Michigan University’s Writing Center’s Assistant Director Christopher Russel chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. An author who has work-shopped manuscripts as both an undergraduate and graduate student as well as worked collaboratively with writers through his work at WMU’s Writing Center, Russell demystifies writer’s block and breaks down the best strategies for ensuring an inspiring and successful workshop experience by honoring your own creative process and meeting yourself where you are.

Christopher Russel’s story, Fifteen Minutes, appears in the Summer 2025 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Christopher on Instagram

Christopher’s Western Michigan University faculty profile

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]]>6f45ac48-0245-473a-88a4-800ecf8b5461Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -040030:35falsefull473734Unspooling the Lyrical Essay With Ashni MathUnspooling the Lyrical Essay With Ashni MathColumbia University graduate student Ashni Math sits down with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A writer who prefers to ignore definitional boundaries, Math explores the similarities of poetry and creative non-fiction, shares her lessons learned from work as a poetry editor, and offers her perspective on what makes a successful college application essay.

Ashni Math’s story, Pastoral, appears in the Summer 2025 issue of the Washington Square Review.

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]]>Columbia University graduate student Ashni Math sits down with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A writer who prefers to ignore definitional boundaries, Math explores the similarities of poetry and creative non-fiction, shares her lessons learned from work as a poetry editor, and offers her perspective on what makes a successful college application essay.

Ashni Math’s story, Pastoral, appears in the Summer 2025 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Ashni’s website

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]]>cc282bdd-3a9a-4bb5-a156-36cd607e1100Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -040028:00falsefull472724Watching the Watchers With Michelle SlaterWatching the Watchers With Michelle SlaterDebut fiction author and accidental memoirist Michelle Slater talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Slater, whose first novel, The Lunatic, tackles the tough truth about invasive technology and the potential grip it has on our lives, is no stranger to difficult topics. Each of her memoirs goes against conventional wisdom and challenges modern culture’s scientific assumptions.

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]]>Debut fiction author and accidental memoirist Michelle Slater talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Slater, whose first novel, The Lunatic, tackles the tough truth about invasive technology and the potential grip it has on our lives, is no stranger to difficult topics. Each of her memoirs goes against conventional wisdom and challenges modern culture’s scientific assumptions.

Michelle on Instagram

Michelle’s website

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]]>0af82ded-edf7-41fd-a54c-9d7694e6df87Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -040032:11falsefull471714Feeling Nostalgic With Timothy DoddFeeling Nostalgic With Timothy DoddAuthor, artist, and life-long creative, Timothy Dodd talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. West Viginian native and world traveler, Dodd examines the creative differences between poetry, fiction, and art, the magic of nostalgia, and the mysterious ways new experiences generate ideas and inspiration.

Timothy Dodd’s story, The Darlene Conspiracy, and poem, Skyeaters, appear in the Summer 2025 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Timothy on Instagram

Timothy’s Wordpress

Timothy on Amazon

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Timothy’s art website

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]]>Author, artist, and life-long creative, Timothy Dodd talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. West Viginian native and world traveler, Dodd examines the creative differences between poetry, fiction, and art, the magic of nostalgia, and the mysterious ways new experiences generate ideas and inspiration.

Timothy Dodd’s story, The Darlene Conspiracy, and poem, Skyeaters, appear in the Summer 2025 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Timothy on Instagram

Timothy’s Wordpress

Timothy on Amazon

Timothy on Goodreads

Timothy’s art website

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]]>77470844-b360-4705-b0d1-c1c9d50f2601Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -040028:03falsefull470704Discovering Literary Truths in Historical Fiction With Dylan HooverDiscovering Literary Truths in Historical Fiction With Dylan HooverAuthor Dylan Hoover chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A writer who has workshopped his stories internationally, Hoover reflects on the difficulties of crafting dialogue, the importance of placing emotion in the center of a story, and puzzles over the continued devaluing of historical fiction in literary communities. 

Dylan Hoover’s story, Aztec, appears in the Summer 2025 issue of the Washington Square Review.

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]]>Author Dylan Hoover chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A writer who has workshopped his stories internationally, Hoover reflects on the difficulties of crafting dialogue, the importance of placing emotion in the center of a story, and puzzles over the continued devaluing of historical fiction in literary communities. 

Dylan Hoover’s story, Aztec, appears in the Summer 2025 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Dylan on Instagram

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]]>87c18a5f-ee74-40a6-8b79-9c6d85cbb7f7Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -040023:40falsefull469694Gatebreaking Creative Writing With Deanna OudelhaGatebreaking Creative Writing With Deanna OudelhaProfessor, student advocate, and writer, Deanna Oudelha, sits down with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A teacher and student who loves learning and teaching, Oudelha breaks down the hidden beauty of the English language, her frustration with academic gatekeeping, and how she embraces all possibilities in her work with first year students at the University of Omaha.

Deanna Oudelha’s flash essay, I am humming, a living thing woven into countless lives among many, appears in the Summer 2025 issue of the Washington Square Review.

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]]>Professor, student advocate, and writer, Deanna Oudelha, sits down with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A teacher and student who loves learning and teaching, Oudelha breaks down the hidden beauty of the English language, her frustration with academic gatekeeping, and how she embraces all possibilities in her work with first year students at the University of Omaha.

Deanna Oudelha’s flash essay, I am humming, a living thing woven into countless lives among many, appears in the Summer 2025 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Deanna's website

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]]>38ca64d6-a00e-461a-b9ec-b9cfc918142cTue, 14 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -040026:33falsefull468684Big Action in a Minimalistic Manner With Grady Van WrightBig Action in a Minimalistic Manner With Grady Van WrightFormer combat U.S. Marine and lover of poetry, Grady VanWright, talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A lifelong writer, VanWright explores the differences between therapeutic writing created for the self and polished writing created for an audience, learning how to use feedback from other writers, and the beauty of having time later in life to dedicate to craft.

Grady VanWright’s story, The Wormhole Killers, appears in the Summer 2025 issue of the Washington Square Review.

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]]>Former combat U.S. Marine and lover of poetry, Grady VanWright, talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A lifelong writer, VanWright explores the differences between therapeutic writing created for the self and polished writing created for an audience, learning how to use feedback from other writers, and the beauty of having time later in life to dedicate to craft.

Grady VanWright’s story, The Wormhole Killers, appears in the Summer 2025 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Grady on Instagram

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]]>7efc7327-9d25-4f2a-86ac-8e843592f948Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -040027:47falsefull467674Going From Performance to Prose With Renée LoBueGoing From Performance to Prose With Renée LoBueInterdisciplinary creative, Renée LoBue, sits down with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. An experienced recording artist who has performed all over the world, reveals the surprising power of harsh rejection, the beauty of creating works across mediums, and the importance of the often overlooked development of the artist.   

Renée LoBue’s story, Mountainside Pool, appears in the Summer 2025 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Renée on Instagram

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]]>Interdisciplinary creative, Renée LoBue, sits down with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. An experienced recording artist who has performed all over the world, reveals the surprising power of harsh rejection, the beauty of creating works across mediums, and the importance of the often overlooked development of the artist.   

Renée LoBue’s story, Mountainside Pool, appears in the Summer 2025 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Renée on Instagram

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]]>59969966-1fef-4316-838b-e3f4929abbf6Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -040028:50falsefull466664Separating Real Life From Fiction With Michel FeeneySeparating Real Life From Fiction With Michel FeeneyLifelong writer, newly published author, Michael Feeny, chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A former corrections officer, Feeny creates stories about people meeting in dark places and how the unexpected, profound experiences of life reveal the unique characteristics that result in complex humans.

Michael Feeney’s story, Across the River Styx, appears in the Summer 2025 issue of the Washington Square Review.

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]]>Lifelong writer, newly published author, Michael Feeny, chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A former corrections officer, Feeny creates stories about people meeting in dark places and how the unexpected, profound experiences of life reveal the unique characteristics that result in complex humans.

Michael Feeney’s story, Across the River Styx, appears in the Summer 2025 issue of the Washington Square Review.

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]]>eceb8140-0974-4cc9-931d-564dd94e4b64Tue, 02 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -040023:28falsefull465654Finding the Real in Sci-Fi With Annie FoxFinding the Real in Sci-Fi With Annie FoxLifelong writer of books for toddlers to teens, Annie Fox, talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Fox, who published her first book before she was old enough to sign the book contract, describes her approach to meeting readers where they are, reflects on  the emotional beauty of nature, and surprising lessons learned while replying to the hundreds of advice-seeking letters she’s received over the years.

Annie on BlueSky

Annie on Instagram

Annie’s website

Annie’s book Leeta Simtar: A Life on Two Planets

Annie’s book People are Like Lollipops. 

Annie’s book The Girls Q&A Book on Friendship

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]]>Lifelong writer of books for toddlers to teens, Annie Fox, talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Fox, who published her first book before she was old enough to sign the book contract, describes her approach to meeting readers where they are, reflects on  the emotional beauty of nature, and surprising lessons learned while replying to the hundreds of advice-seeking letters she’s received over the years.

Annie on BlueSky

Annie on Instagram

Annie’s website

Annie’s book Leeta Simtar: A Life on Two Planets

Annie’s book People are Like Lollipops. 

Annie’s book The Girls Q&A Book on Friendship

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]]>56b2f5d6-7a87-4914-a938-1c568b77dbb3Tue, 19 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -040028:08falsefull464644From Accusation to Catharsis With Gina TronFrom Accusation to Catharsis With Gina TronCrime journalist and memoirist, Gina Tron, sits down with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Tron, whose third memoir recounts her high school experience of being labeled a "school shooter,” describes how she blends research, real life, and creativity into her writing and explores the unexpected rewards of sharing shameful and embarrassing experiences.

Gina on Instagram

Gina on Bluesky

Gina's website

Gina’s book Suspect

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]]>Crime journalist and memoirist, Gina Tron, sits down with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Tron, whose third memoir recounts her high school experience of being labeled a "school shooter,” describes how she blends research, real life, and creativity into her writing and explores the unexpected rewards of sharing shameful and embarrassing experiences.

Gina on Instagram

Gina on Bluesky

Gina's website

Gina’s book Suspect

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]]>9b54d705-56e9-4c38-894b-9afefa28ecc7Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -040041:50falsefull263632"Detecting" a New Novel With Alex R. Johnson"Detecting" a New Novel With Alex R. JohnsonScreenwriter turned novelist, New York native Alex R Johnson chats with Washington Square Review editor, Melissa Ford Lucken. Johnson, who wrote his first novel, Brooklyn Motto after establishing himself as a film writer, reveals hidden truths about being a working screen writer and reflects on how life’s turning points can motivate creativity.

Alex on Instagram

Alex on Bluesky

Alex’s book’s website

Alex’s film website

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]]>Screenwriter turned novelist, New York native Alex R Johnson chats with Washington Square Review editor, Melissa Ford Lucken. Johnson, who wrote his first novel, Brooklyn Motto after establishing himself as a film writer, reveals hidden truths about being a working screen writer and reflects on how life’s turning points can motivate creativity.

Alex on Instagram

Alex on Bluesky

Alex’s book’s website

Alex’s film website

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]]>ae70d8ed-74f9-42ed-ac0c-7949830ea45dTue, 29 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -040028:08falsefull262622Offering a Personal Touch With Nicole HuntOffering a Personal Touch With Nicole HuntLansing Community College student Nicole Hunt chats with creating writing professor Melissa Ford Lucken. Hunt, a published multi-genre author, breaks down the elements of successful writer workshopping, tackling new genres, and the importance of building a creative support system.

Nicole’s website

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]]>Lansing Community College student Nicole Hunt chats with creating writing professor Melissa Ford Lucken. Hunt, a published multi-genre author, breaks down the elements of successful writer workshopping, tackling new genres, and the importance of building a creative support system.

Nicole’s website

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]]>567ef2ef-4817-4c3b-bf81-9573eca0afd8Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -040024:57falsefull261612The 'Mechanics' of a Literature Student with John BeeryThe 'Mechanics' of a Literature Student with John BeeryLansing Community College faculty John Beery sits down with creating writing professor Melissa Ford Lucken. Multi-published author and master auto mechanic Beery describes his interest in the often maligned second person point of view, coming to college later in life, and how living in a small midwestern town influences his writing and perspective.

John on Instagram 

John’s website

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]]>Lansing Community College faculty John Beery sits down with creating writing professor Melissa Ford Lucken. Multi-published author and master auto mechanic Beery describes his interest in the often maligned second person point of view, coming to college later in life, and how living in a small midwestern town influences his writing and perspective.

John on Instagram 

John’s website

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]]>9549ff80-9e16-4e71-af54-1ed21aa5a89dTue, 01 Jul 2025 13:00:00 -040025:36falsefull260602Training to Take a Gamble With M.K. PunkyTraining to Take a Gamble With M.K. PunkyFormer gambler, current professional dog trainer and life-long creative M.K. Punky chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Punky, aka Konik, once a high stakes gambler, discusses how evaluating his intentions led him to living a very different life–one as a professional dog trainer. A lifelong writer, he muses over how his journalist mindset has contributed to his creative vision.

M.K. Punky’s poem, Married to a Crystal Ball, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

MK Punky’s author website

MK Punky’s dog training website

The giant poetry art project described in the show

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]]>Former gambler, current professional dog trainer and life-long creative M.K. Punky chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Punky, aka Konik, once a high stakes gambler, discusses how evaluating his intentions led him to living a very different life–one as a professional dog trainer. A lifelong writer, he muses over how his journalist mindset has contributed to his creative vision.

M.K. Punky’s poem, Married to a Crystal Ball, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

MK Punky’s author website

MK Punky’s dog training website

The giant poetry art project described in the show

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]]>0a839c8b-7512-473e-b663-0f9dafcf6720Tue, 24 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -040033:07falsefull259592Utilizing 'Change' as a Superpower With Isaiah WummelUtilizing 'Change' as a Superpower With Isaiah WummelLansing Community College student Isaiah Wummel shares his educational journey with Professor Melissa Ford Lucken. Wummel, who became a “foster kid” at the age of 14, offers an inside view of how constantly changing schools, being forced to adjust to ever-changing living conditions, and negotiating multiple systems requires a person to craft their own unique set of creative problem solving skills.

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]]>Lansing Community College student Isaiah Wummel shares his educational journey with Professor Melissa Ford Lucken. Wummel, who became a “foster kid” at the age of 14, offers an inside view of how constantly changing schools, being forced to adjust to ever-changing living conditions, and negotiating multiple systems requires a person to craft their own unique set of creative problem solving skills.

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]]>1e5bf4c2-9dd3-46ed-b8e7-2ea6ac463d1fTue, 17 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -040025:00falsefull258582Getting 'Hooked' on Books, Coffee, and Community With Matt GrossmanGetting 'Hooked' on Books, Coffee, and Community With Matt GrossmanIndependent bookstore owner, researcher, and scholar Matt Grossmant sits down  with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Grossman, owner of Lansing’s wine bar, cafe, bookstore Hooked tells tales about running an independent bookstore and offers insights on the inner workings of this unique business.

Hooked’s website

Hooked on Instagram

Matt Grossman’s Scholarship

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]]>Independent bookstore owner, researcher, and scholar Matt Grossmant sits down  with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Grossman, owner of Lansing’s wine bar, cafe, bookstore Hooked tells tales about running an independent bookstore and offers insights on the inner workings of this unique business.

Hooked’s website

Hooked on Instagram

Matt Grossman’s Scholarship

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]]>5aed3d59-508e-4420-b3ac-86e626b8f570Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -040028:08falsefull257572Rewriting the Writer Within With Reem Kashat & Aliza Mann, Pt. 2Rewriting the Writer Within With Reem Kashat & Aliza Mann, Pt. 2Women’s fiction author Reem Kashat meets up with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Joined by fellow author and long term friend Aliza Mann, Kashat shares insights on successful author branding via social media, developing a strong and unique writer voice, and argues with her writer bestie, Aliza, about Alexander Skarsgard. 

Reem’s link tree 

Sage’s link tree 

Reem’s book, Forgive & Remember

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]]>Women’s fiction author Reem Kashat meets up with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Joined by fellow author and long term friend Aliza Mann, Kashat shares insights on successful author branding via social media, developing a strong and unique writer voice, and argues with her writer bestie, Aliza, about Alexander Skarsgard. 

Reem’s link tree 

Sage’s link tree 

Reem’s book, Forgive & Remember

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]]>c6315b16-3451-4a4b-b81b-b24ea3e20255Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -040028:08falsefull256562Not Quite Romancing the Stone With Aliza Mann & Reem Kashat, Pt. 1Not Quite Romancing the Stone With Aliza Mann & Reem Kashat, Pt. 1Romance author Aliza Mann sits down with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Joined by her long-time friend and fellow author Reem Kashat, Mann shares a journey which took her from corporate manager to writer, reveals some hidden realities of being a career-building author, and talks about how she and now bestie Kashat started out as work-place enemies. 

Aliza’s web

Aliza’s link tree

Patty B Comedy on TikTok

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]]>Romance author Aliza Mann sits down with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Joined by her long-time friend and fellow author Reem Kashat, Mann shares a journey which took her from corporate manager to writer, reveals some hidden realities of being a career-building author, and talks about how she and now bestie Kashat started out as work-place enemies. 

Aliza’s web

Aliza’s link tree

Patty B Comedy on TikTok

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]]>79179af2-fe67-4c71-ab9b-d2e0e654ac61Tue, 27 May 2025 13:00:00 -040026:52falsefull255552Feminist Perspectives in Literature with Jill BronfmanFeminist Perspectives in Literature with Jill BronfmanMFA student Jill Bronfman returns to chat again with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken about feminist fiction and its place in the literary world. Bronfman shares her perspective on the current trends in publishing, 3 ways to determine if a book is feminist, and discusses the potential merits of the romance novel “bare chest” cover.

Jill Bronfman’s poem, She Read It Wrong, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Jill’s website

Jill’s LinkedIn

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]]>MFA student Jill Bronfman returns to chat again with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken about feminist fiction and its place in the literary world. Bronfman shares her perspective on the current trends in publishing, 3 ways to determine if a book is feminist, and discusses the potential merits of the romance novel “bare chest” cover.

Jill Bronfman’s poem, She Read It Wrong, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Jill’s website

Jill’s LinkedIn

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Melissa's Website: Adventures in MFALand  

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]]>de44bb0f-6600-4760-8731-5cdb0239c35dTue, 20 May 2025 13:00:00 -040027:45falsefull254542Creating the Time to Create with Rich GlinnenCreating the Time to Create with Rich GlinnenBukowski scholar and poet Rich Glinnen talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Glinnen muses over the importance of daily writing (even when in a lazy funk), how a writer’s voice develops over time, and what to do when your poem is actually a short story in disguise. 

Rich Glinnen’s poem, “Neptune,” appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Rich on Tumblr

Rich on Instagram

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]]>Bukowski scholar and poet Rich Glinnen talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Glinnen muses over the importance of daily writing (even when in a lazy funk), how a writer’s voice develops over time, and what to do when your poem is actually a short story in disguise. 

Rich Glinnen’s poem, “Neptune,” appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Rich on Tumblr

Rich on Instagram

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]]>1f45540a-3dbe-4e36-a1eb-316ed027d9afTue, 06 May 2025 13:00:00 -040023:37falsefull253532From Concept to Stage with Harrison ZeibergFrom Concept to Stage with Harrison ZeibergSelf-taught multi-genre writer Harrison Zeiberg talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. This playwright reflects on watching his play, We the People, be performed, describes how the experience gave him new insight into the writing process, and considers the importance of creativity in his busy life.   

Harrison Zeiberg’s story, The Patrolman, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Harrison on LinkedIn

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]]>Self-taught multi-genre writer Harrison Zeiberg talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. This playwright reflects on watching his play, We the People, be performed, describes how the experience gave him new insight into the writing process, and considers the importance of creativity in his busy life.   

Harrison Zeiberg’s story, The Patrolman, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Harrison on LinkedIn

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Melissa's Website: Adventures in MFALand  

Facebook: Melissa Ford Lucken 

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]]>13ef3cfc-60b5-4789-af64-e958ca66a146Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -040027:37falsefull252522Personal Experiences to Fictional Narratives with Jerry WemplePersonal Experiences to Fictional Narratives with Jerry WempleProfessor Jerry Wemple talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A multi-published author who experienced the tumultuous times of the 1970’s while growing up in several states, reflects on how he has seen communities handle traumatic events and the joys of teaching over the decades.

Jerry Wemple’s story, Bus Stop, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Jerry on Instagram

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]]>Professor Jerry Wemple talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A multi-published author who experienced the tumultuous times of the 1970’s while growing up in several states, reflects on how he has seen communities handle traumatic events and the joys of teaching over the decades.

Jerry Wemple’s story, Bus Stop, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Jerry on Instagram

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Melissa's Website: Adventures in MFALand  

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]]>bdca0da2-a0ee-44de-9a02-2f2cffe5013bTue, 15 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -040033:05falsefull251512Accidental Beginnings Begets Creative Expression with Quintin CollinsAccidental Beginnings Begets Creative Expression with Quintin CollinsPoet and assistant Director of the Solstice MFA in creative writing program Quintin Collins talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Collins tells the story of the happy accidents that introduced him to poetry and the community that became his literary home. He also provides inside information on MFA programs: how to apply, what to expect, and how to make the most of the unique opportunity.

Quintin on Instagram

Quintin’s MFA program website

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]]>Poet and assistant Director of the Solstice MFA in creative writing program Quintin Collins talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Collins tells the story of the happy accidents that introduced him to poetry and the community that became his literary home. He also provides inside information on MFA programs: how to apply, what to expect, and how to make the most of the unique opportunity.

Quintin on Instagram

Quintin’s MFA program website

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Melissa's Website: Adventures in MFALand  

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]]>5dbadc44-4466-4fc0-a52d-c422fd2bf61eTue, 01 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -040043:19falsefull250502Exploring Myth and Culture with Benjamin ClabaultExploring Myth and Culture with Benjamin ClabaultMFA student Benjamin Clabault talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A composition instructor and freelance writer, Clabault is intrigued by the ways myths travel through cultures and how individuals integrate those myths into their own lives. He chats about those interests and how he entered the literary world by way of sociology. 

Benjamin Clabault’s story, The Mothman and la Llorona, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Website: Benjamin Clabault

Benjamin on X (Twitter)

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]]>MFA student Benjamin Clabault talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A composition instructor and freelance writer, Clabault is intrigued by the ways myths travel through cultures and how individuals integrate those myths into their own lives. He chats about those interests and how he entered the literary world by way of sociology. 

Benjamin Clabault’s story, The Mothman and la Llorona, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Website: Benjamin Clabault

Benjamin on X (Twitter)

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]]>ac80d3ba-8291-4fd5-a7d4-941a394a3da8Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -040028:48falsefull249492Identity and Creation in a Global Context with AR ArthurIdentity and Creation in a Global Context with AR ArthurKuwait-based AR Arthur talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Living in the UK, the United States, the Netherlands, and Kuwait and coming from a multicultural, multiracial family, Arthur has a unique perspective on concepts of productivity, respect, and what it means to be a writer in the world.

AR Arthur’s poem, Productivity, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

X (Twitter): AR Arthur

TikTok: AR Arthur

Website: AR Arthur's Blog

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]]>Kuwait-based AR Arthur talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Living in the UK, the United States, the Netherlands, and Kuwait and coming from a multicultural, multiracial family, Arthur has a unique perspective on concepts of productivity, respect, and what it means to be a writer in the world.

AR Arthur’s poem, Productivity, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

X (Twitter): AR Arthur

TikTok: AR Arthur

Website: AR Arthur's Blog

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]]>9a90dbda-d139-41d7-b081-f5d9711aad33Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -040026:35falsefull248482Mark Putzi: When They ComeMark Putzi: When They ComePharmacist turned prolific author Mark Putzi sits down with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A writer of short stories and poems who appreciates the courage of living through life’s dark times, Putzi shares his thoughts on the importance of being arrogant and why there are times when writers don’t need friends. 

Mark Putzi’s poem, When They Come, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review. 


Mark’s listing on Poets & Writers

Mark on Substack


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]]>Pharmacist turned prolific author Mark Putzi sits down with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A writer of short stories and poems who appreciates the courage of living through life’s dark times, Putzi shares his thoughts on the importance of being arrogant and why there are times when writers don’t need friends. 

Mark Putzi’s poem, When They Come, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review. 


Mark’s listing on Poets & Writers

Mark on Substack


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]]>1f6aaaba-4fc7-4e67-8cb0-fd9738cf8a08Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -040031:39falsefull247472Jack Johnson: The GardenerJack Johnson: The GardenerMulti-genre writer Jack Johnson meets up with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. History, culture, and politics come together in the work of Johnson who reflects on research rabbit holes, the creative benefits of digging in the dirt, and life in Richmond Virginia. 

Jack’s blog

Jack on Facebook


Jack Johnson’s story, The Gardener, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.



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]]>Multi-genre writer Jack Johnson meets up with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. History, culture, and politics come together in the work of Johnson who reflects on research rabbit holes, the creative benefits of digging in the dirt, and life in Richmond Virginia. 

Jack’s blog

Jack on Facebook


Jack Johnson’s story, The Gardener, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.



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]]>68a4d97c-8dfd-451d-976b-4962739530d1Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -040028:31falsefull246462Lorcán Black: SweetbreadLorcán Black: SweetbreadLondon-based author Lorcán Black chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A writer who delves into conflicting emotions, reflects on crafting political poems that are more emotional than political, honoring a creative process that defies definition and reveals unknown aspects of life in Ireland. 

Lorcán Black’s poem, Sweetbread, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.


Lorcán on TikTok

Lorcán on Instagram


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]]>London-based author Lorcán Black chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A writer who delves into conflicting emotions, reflects on crafting political poems that are more emotional than political, honoring a creative process that defies definition and reveals unknown aspects of life in Ireland. 

Lorcán Black’s poem, Sweetbread, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.


Lorcán on TikTok

Lorcán on Instagram


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]]>8835f364-e4f5-4861-a2cf-173f1cc62964Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -040030:28falsefull245452L Lois: CulpabilityL Lois: CulpabilityAccountant turned poet L Lois talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. An author who doesn’t hesitate to write through the darker sides of life, L Lois reveals how a chance meeting with a writer led her to discover the healing magic of poetry. A prolific writer who is dedicated to supporting others, she marvels at the beauty of a poem's white space and the power of words not written.

L Lois’s poem, Culpability, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

L Lois' website


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]]>Accountant turned poet L Lois talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. An author who doesn’t hesitate to write through the darker sides of life, L Lois reveals how a chance meeting with a writer led her to discover the healing magic of poetry. A prolific writer who is dedicated to supporting others, she marvels at the beauty of a poem's white space and the power of words not written.

L Lois’s poem, Culpability, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

L Lois' website


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]]>4fa4bf37-d449-4846-b92d-47acd6e28769Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -040028:18falsefull244442Jill Bronfman: She Read It WrongJill Bronfman: She Read It WrongMFA student Jill Bronfman sits down with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Bronfman, who has been writing a poem every morning for over a year, chats about fostering rabbits during Covid, balancing writing with life’s other obligations, and tells the story of writing her first novel.  

Jill Bronfman’s poem, She Read It Wrong, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Jill’s website

Jill’s LinkedIn


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]]>MFA student Jill Bronfman sits down with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Bronfman, who has been writing a poem every morning for over a year, chats about fostering rabbits during Covid, balancing writing with life’s other obligations, and tells the story of writing her first novel.  

Jill Bronfman’s poem, She Read It Wrong, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Jill’s website

Jill’s LinkedIn


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]]>de6ed69e-18f1-4814-9903-ceed6d51f10aTue, 07 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -040023:14falsefull243432Paul Grussendorf: School President, Class ClownPaul Grussendorf: School President, Class ClownLifelong advocate for justice, Paul Grussendorf meets up with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A career as an attorney representing refugees and asylum seekers gives Grussendorf unique insight into our legal system and how it impacts individuals and families. He offers surprising information on the legal system and the backdrop for Zora Neal Hurston’s novel Barracoon. 

Paul Grussendorf’s essay, School President, Class Clown, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.


Paul’s legal memoir, My Trials: Inside America's Deportation Factories

Paul’s music on YouTube: Kassola Is My Name, Quality of Mercy, Union Station

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]]>Lifelong advocate for justice, Paul Grussendorf meets up with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A career as an attorney representing refugees and asylum seekers gives Grussendorf unique insight into our legal system and how it impacts individuals and families. He offers surprising information on the legal system and the backdrop for Zora Neal Hurston’s novel Barracoon. 

Paul Grussendorf’s essay, School President, Class Clown, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.


Paul’s legal memoir, My Trials: Inside America's Deportation Factories

Paul’s music on YouTube: Kassola Is My Name, Quality of Mercy, Union Station

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Facebook: Melissa Ford Lucken 

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]]>d40afc81-98ec-4815-afbb-9c81c5220019Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -040028:55falsefull242422Amanda Gattshall: The story SanctuaryAmanda Gattshall: The story SanctuaryArtist and writer Amanda Gattshall meets up with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Environmental scientist, researcher, and writer, Gattshall shares fun facts about sea turtles, muses about cute little robots, what it means to be human, and how Dungeons and Dragons influences her perspective on story building and characterization. 

Amanda Gattshall’s story, Sanctuary, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.


Amanada on LinkedIn

Amanada’s Sanctuary playlist


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]]>Artist and writer Amanda Gattshall meets up with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Environmental scientist, researcher, and writer, Gattshall shares fun facts about sea turtles, muses about cute little robots, what it means to be human, and how Dungeons and Dragons influences her perspective on story building and characterization. 

Amanda Gattshall’s story, Sanctuary, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.


Amanada on LinkedIn

Amanada’s Sanctuary playlist


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Melissa's Website: Adventures in MFALand  

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]]>bb3fd3d9-2ffd-4f7b-aac7-43a88af59edcTue, 26 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -040028:44falsefull241412Breaking Barriers: Isaiah Wummel's Journey Through the Foster Care SystemBreaking Barriers: Isaiah Wummel's Journey Through the Foster Care SystemLansing Community College student Isaiah Wummel shares his educational journey with Professor Melissa Ford Lucken. Wummel, who became a “foster kid” at the age of 14, offers an inside view of how constantly changing schools, being forced to adjust to ever-changing living conditions, and negotiating multiple systems requires a person to craft their own unique set of creative problem solving skills.

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]]>Lansing Community College student Isaiah Wummel shares his educational journey with Professor Melissa Ford Lucken. Wummel, who became a “foster kid” at the age of 14, offers an inside view of how constantly changing schools, being forced to adjust to ever-changing living conditions, and negotiating multiple systems requires a person to craft their own unique set of creative problem solving skills.

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]]>d5a82943-fc21-46c3-bb93-42ee9f4c36c0Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -040025:59falsefull240402From Scribbles to Stories: Jennifer Matson's Journey in Creative WritingFrom Scribbles to Stories: Jennifer Matson's Journey in Creative WritingJennifer Matson, a composition student and creative writer, shares her journey into writing and the evolution of her craft with host Melissa Ford Lucken. From her early days of scribbling stories as a child to her current aspirations of becoming a published author, Jennifer reflects on the importance of having a voice and expressing her thoughts through writing. She discusses the challenges of balancing life and writing, especially after becoming a parent, and how she has recently rekindled her passion for storytelling. The conversation delves into the significance of writing as a personal outlet and the transformative power it holds in exploring deeper subjects and perspectives. Through their dialogue, listeners gain insight into the creative process and the encouragement to pursue their writing dreams, no matter the obstacles.

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]]>Jennifer Matson, a composition student and creative writer, shares her journey into writing and the evolution of her craft with host Melissa Ford Lucken. From her early days of scribbling stories as a child to her current aspirations of becoming a published author, Jennifer reflects on the importance of having a voice and expressing her thoughts through writing. She discusses the challenges of balancing life and writing, especially after becoming a parent, and how she has recently rekindled her passion for storytelling. The conversation delves into the significance of writing as a personal outlet and the transformative power it holds in exploring deeper subjects and perspectives. Through their dialogue, listeners gain insight into the creative process and the encouragement to pursue their writing dreams, no matter the obstacles.

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]]>41c93630-8639-4b1c-992c-56d447b5ead8Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -040014:24falsefull239392Leonardo Chung: Haute Cuisine & HyperbolesLeonardo Chung: Haute Cuisine & HyperbolesArtist and writer Leonardo Chung chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Boarding school resident and magazine editor-in-chief Chung explores tropes in genre fiction, the importance of making friends in new environments, and how badly Chat GPT writes poetry. 

Leonardo Chung’s poem, haute cuisine & hyperboles, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Leonardo’s Clepsydra Literary and Art Magazine

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]]>Artist and writer Leonardo Chung chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Boarding school resident and magazine editor-in-chief Chung explores tropes in genre fiction, the importance of making friends in new environments, and how badly Chat GPT writes poetry. 

Leonardo Chung’s poem, haute cuisine & hyperboles, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Leonardo’s Clepsydra Literary and Art Magazine

Clepsydra Literary and Art Magazine on Instagram 

Leonardo on Instagram

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]]>84925909-2752-4455-ac57-feeea631976fTue, 05 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -040020:00falsefull238382Unlocking Creativity: Chuck Parker's Journey from Software Development to Novel WritingUnlocking Creativity: Chuck Parker's Journey from Software Development to Novel WritingLansing area local Chuck Parker sits down with creative writing professor Melissa Ford Lucken. A software architect with a background in genomics and molecular genetics, Parker reveals how the restlessness of the Covid lockdown and desire to write a novel led him to enroll  in Lansing Community College’s creative writing courses. Parker discusses how the coursework he completed over several semesters helped him continue writing his novel, organize his extensive research, and wrestle with poetry.

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]]>Lansing area local Chuck Parker sits down with creative writing professor Melissa Ford Lucken. A software architect with a background in genomics and molecular genetics, Parker reveals how the restlessness of the Covid lockdown and desire to write a novel led him to enroll  in Lansing Community College’s creative writing courses. Parker discusses how the coursework he completed over several semesters helped him continue writing his novel, organize his extensive research, and wrestle with poetry.

Chuck’s website

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]]>67896b7e-ecc2-403f-96bb-cf4b1e0c0c07Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -040028:10falsefull237372Alyssa Troy: An Orchid Replaced by Plastic PlantsAlyssa Troy: An Orchid Replaced by Plastic PlantsMiddle school English teacher Alyssa Troy chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Troy describes how the unexpected rescue of her classroom plants led to a poem. As she talks about teaching, she reveals why her students love Flowers for Algernon and one of SE Hinton’s lesser known novels as well as how to encourage young writers. A prolific poet, she imparts wisdom for other writers who want to begin getting their work out in the world.   

Alyssa Troy’s poem, An Orchid Replaced by Plastic Plants, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Alyssa's poetry book, transfiguration, on Amazon

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]]>Middle school English teacher Alyssa Troy chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Troy describes how the unexpected rescue of her classroom plants led to a poem. As she talks about teaching, she reveals why her students love Flowers for Algernon and one of SE Hinton’s lesser known novels as well as how to encourage young writers. A prolific poet, she imparts wisdom for other writers who want to begin getting their work out in the world.   

Alyssa Troy’s poem, An Orchid Replaced by Plastic Plants, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Alyssa's poetry book, transfiguration, on Amazon

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]]>e6bc4f9d-ffbc-4fc1-b1cf-3026032b5d84Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -040037:22falsefull236362Taylor Rae: The Echoes of Hollow ManorTaylor Rae: The Echoes of Hollow ManorArtist and writer Taylor Rae meets up with creative writing professor Melissa Ford Lucken. Rae, who wrote the majority of her novel’s first draft prior to enrolling in LCC’s creative writing courses, takes listeners through the drafting and revising process and shares the extra boost she received by watching Shrek in our Writing the Novel class.

Pinterest page Spotify playlist for Taylor’s novel, The Echoes of Hollow Manor

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]]>Artist and writer Taylor Rae meets up with creative writing professor Melissa Ford Lucken. Rae, who wrote the majority of her novel’s first draft prior to enrolling in LCC’s creative writing courses, takes listeners through the drafting and revising process and shares the extra boost she received by watching Shrek in our Writing the Novel class.

Pinterest page Spotify playlist for Taylor’s novel, The Echoes of Hollow Manor

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]]>79e8e35d-20ac-4ae6-8eb5-04e7b59c7b22Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -040027:31falsefull235352Exploring the Mind: A Journey Through Poetry and Spirituality with Harry Edgar PalacioExploring the Mind: A Journey Through Poetry and Spirituality with Harry Edgar PalacioLifelong creative and seeker Harry Edgar Palacio chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Palacio takes us on a spiritual journey shaped by a study of religions, mythology, and perspective. A musician, visual artist, and yoga teacher, this writer strives to bring meaning to his life’s creative path and inspire others to do the same. 

Harry Edgar Palacio’s poem, Midst of Fire, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Harry on Goodreads

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]]>Lifelong creative and seeker Harry Edgar Palacio chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Palacio takes us on a spiritual journey shaped by a study of religions, mythology, and perspective. A musician, visual artist, and yoga teacher, this writer strives to bring meaning to his life’s creative path and inspire others to do the same. 

Harry Edgar Palacio’s poem, Midst of Fire, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Harry on Goodreads

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]]>8bacdf42-beb2-4c32-bbf1-753079c9662aTue, 08 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -040023:23falsefull234342From Ice To Paper: Shachi KulkarniFrom Ice To Paper: Shachi KulkarniFormer competitive figure-skater Shachi Kulkarni chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Kulkarni describes a personal journey from the ice rink, through a political science undergraduate degree to the American University’s MFA program. An author who writes of heartache and once got a new perspective on creativity from a single episode of The Beverly Hillbillies inspires writers to follow their own path.

Shachi Kulkarni’s poem, Leaving, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Shachi’s website

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]]>Former competitive figure-skater Shachi Kulkarni chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Kulkarni describes a personal journey from the ice rink, through a political science undergraduate degree to the American University’s MFA program. An author who writes of heartache and once got a new perspective on creativity from a single episode of The Beverly Hillbillies inspires writers to follow their own path.

Shachi Kulkarni’s poem, Leaving, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Shachi’s website

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]]>9d7cf3bb-03c9-49fe-a154-50f495d4cca8Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -040025:19falsefull233332The Heaviness: Poet and public relations coordinator Andy BrentThe Heaviness: Poet and public relations coordinator Andy BrentPoet and public relations coordinator Andy Brent talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Brent details his poem’s connection to comedian Rodney Dangerfield and explains how he blends his perspectives on human communication with his creative skills to craft appealing and meaningful advertorials that do more than simply provide information. 

Andy Brent’s poem,The Heaviness, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

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]]>Poet and public relations coordinator Andy Brent talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Brent details his poem’s connection to comedian Rodney Dangerfield and explains how he blends his perspectives on human communication with his creative skills to craft appealing and meaningful advertorials that do more than simply provide information. 

Andy Brent’s poem,The Heaviness, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

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]]>3a6cdf23-f5db-421c-92ce-bd14effcbf79Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -040030:58falsefull232322Advocate For Veterans With Rudy VerbosAdvocate For Veterans With Rudy VerbosMidwestern writer and advocate for veterans Rudy Verbos sits down with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Verbos, who took creative writing courses at Lansing Community College while completing his Master’s of Social Work at Michigan State University, examines the strength of stories both real and imagined. A veteran himself, Verbos understands both the unique characteristics of post-military life and the power of narrative structure. 

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]]>Midwestern writer and advocate for veterans Rudy Verbos sits down with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. Verbos, who took creative writing courses at Lansing Community College while completing his Master’s of Social Work at Michigan State University, examines the strength of stories both real and imagined. A veteran himself, Verbos understands both the unique characteristics of post-military life and the power of narrative structure. 

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]]>ca5bca5f-41f9-4e37-b24c-9c6640cf651bTue, 13 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -040027:00falsefull231312Echoes of Time: Poetry Through History With Jeffery MacLachlanEchoes of Time: Poetry Through History With Jeffery MacLachlanAward-winning author, scholar, and professor Jeffrey MacLachlan explores his writerly world with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. MacLachlan reads an excerpt of his poem inspired by Soviet advertisements, describes the series of politically charged posters that motivated him to create the poem, and laughs about bad art, bad books, and good times to drink alcohol.

Jeffrey MacLachlan’s poem, It’s Nice to Drink Coffee with Liquor, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

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]]>Award-winning author, scholar, and professor Jeffrey MacLachlan explores his writerly world with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. MacLachlan reads an excerpt of his poem inspired by Soviet advertisements, describes the series of politically charged posters that motivated him to create the poem, and laughs about bad art, bad books, and good times to drink alcohol.

Jeffrey MacLachlan’s poem, It’s Nice to Drink Coffee with Liquor, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Jeff on X

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]]>20e887e4-5274-49c9-8276-52b2ff18e0bbTue, 16 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -040030:30falsefull230302Hey, Girls Are Tough Too With Sarah F. BolandHey, Girls Are Tough Too With Sarah F. BolandFighter and feminist Sarah Boland talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A University of Melbourne student with a passion for the power of the written word, Boland breaks down the female experience, why women’s literature resides on secret bookshelves in bookstores, and how to be brave without a sword.  

Sarah Boland’s poem, Joan of Arc, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

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]]>Fighter and feminist Sarah Boland talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A University of Melbourne student with a passion for the power of the written word, Boland breaks down the female experience, why women’s literature resides on secret bookshelves in bookstores, and how to be brave without a sword.  

Sarah Boland’s poem, Joan of Arc, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

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]]>392821b3-2831-4c76-9ca0-1558599ebeddTue, 09 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -040025:44falsefull229292My Amazing Gym Experience With Brandon YuMy Amazing Gym Experience With Brandon YuEngineering student Brandon Yu chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A cybersecurity major at the University of South Florida, Yu fills us in on his wild day at the gym, his thoughts about AI, and how he uses creative writing to fill a niche in his life.

Brandon Yu’s essay, A Day at the Gym, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

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]]>Engineering student Brandon Yu chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A cybersecurity major at the University of South Florida, Yu fills us in on his wild day at the gym, his thoughts about AI, and how he uses creative writing to fill a niche in his life.

Brandon Yu’s essay, A Day at the Gym, appears in the Summer 2024 issue of the Washington Square Review.

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]]>67b679cc-a353-49a2-8ae8-f592ec2aa59dTue, 02 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -040014:56falsefull228282How Did We Get Here With Zoe Jones & Lauren LambHow Did We Get Here With Zoe Jones & Lauren LambEnjoy this conversation from the student's perspective. One comes from an island in Australia, while the other is dealing with the pressure of simultaneously managing school and band expansion.

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]]>Enjoy this conversation from the student's perspective. One comes from an island in Australia, while the other is dealing with the pressure of simultaneously managing school and band expansion.

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]]>00d14402-fd9d-4f8c-8240-36615ba1ffdcTue, 18 Jun 2024 13:00:00 -040037:00falsefull2727The Honest Truth With Kelon & ZiedThe Honest Truth With Kelon & ZiedStudent and teacher engage in a personal conversation about their experiences in high school and navigating through college.

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]]>7dcdd7c6-729c-44e6-9168-f98102f2fb7dSat, 25 May 2024 13:00:00 -040026:56falsefull2626Michigan Reconnect With Rick BilodeauMichigan Reconnect With Rick BilodeauVeteran, author and student Rick Bilodeau talks about the journey of going back to school using the Reconnect Program and how he rediscovered his love of writing.

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]]>Veteran, author and student Rick Bilodeau talks about the journey of going back to school using the Reconnect Program and how he rediscovered his love of writing.

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]]>c2216c50-1c5d-4011-ad3c-3ca542cb6d9fSat, 11 May 2024 13:00:00 -040025:52falsefull2525Transitions With Layla, Yaretzi, and CayleeTransitions With Layla, Yaretzi, and CayleeThree Lansing Community College students, Layla Mengelson, Yaretzi Sanchez, and Caylee Kerber-Anderson offer a candid conversation with Melissa Ford-Lucken about their experiences in high school, learning hurdles through the pandemic, and their transition to higher education.

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]]>Three Lansing Community College students, Layla Mengelson, Yaretzi Sanchez, and Caylee Kerber-Anderson offer a candid conversation with Melissa Ford-Lucken about their experiences in high school, learning hurdles through the pandemic, and their transition to higher education.

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]]>07ef6fc5-a9c4-4911-9847-6c4c6c5028f1Sat, 27 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -040030:00falsefull2424Redefining "I" With Stephen and AnnabelleRedefining "I" With Stephen and AnnabelleLansing Community College students Stephen Luea and Annabelle Ludwig talk with Melissa Ford-Lucken about relearning the concept of creative writing and utilizing the "I perspective". They also chat about their overall experiences at LCC and their expectations moving forward.

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]]>Lansing Community College students Stephen Luea and Annabelle Ludwig talk with Melissa Ford-Lucken about relearning the concept of creative writing and utilizing the "I perspective". They also chat about their overall experiences at LCC and their expectations moving forward.

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]]>62d87944-ac61-4028-a2f8-1dac065c3fe8Sat, 13 Apr 2024 13:00:00 -040040:18falsefull2323Growing Confident With Gabe, Lucas and JeniferGrowing Confident With Gabe, Lucas and JeniferLCC students Gabe DeGram, Lucas Molenda, & Jenifer Ugwoagonwu sit down with English Professor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On Air. The three talk candidly about their experiences at Lansing Community College and what creative writing means to them.

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]]>LCC students Gabe DeGram, Lucas Molenda, & Jenifer Ugwoagonwu sit down with English Professor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On Air. The three talk candidly about their experiences at Lansing Community College and what creative writing means to them.

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]]>912618df-63f6-46a7-99f4-f5655da3278dSat, 16 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -040036:26falsefull2222Finding Equilibrium With Carole GreenfieldFinding Equilibrium With Carole GreenfieldTeacher and poet, Carole Greenfield describes how she uses geological terms and concepts to inspire her poetry. Her honest and surprising motivations for crafting and creating images from words come from her work with young children, writing workshops run in homeless shelters, and the experiences of her own life.

Carole Greenfield’s poems, Equilibrium Line & Settling, appear in the Summer 2023 issue of the Washington Square Review.

You can find Carole Greenfield’s poetry anthology, Weathering Agents, on Amazon or order it from Beltway Editions

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]]>Teacher and poet, Carole Greenfield describes how she uses geological terms and concepts to inspire her poetry. Her honest and surprising motivations for crafting and creating images from words come from her work with young children, writing workshops run in homeless shelters, and the experiences of her own life.

Carole Greenfield’s poems, Equilibrium Line & Settling, appear in the Summer 2023 issue of the Washington Square Review.

You can find Carole Greenfield’s poetry anthology, Weathering Agents, on Amazon or order it from Beltway Editions

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]]>875c40fc-8d98-423f-bbdf-f3bf5b4806b4Sat, 02 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -040026:52falsefull2121Expectations With Tae NgalandeExpectations With Tae NgalandeLCC student Tae Ngalande chats with English Professor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On Air. Ngalande describes a journey that took her from a Catholic boarding school in Zambia, through a couple high schools in the United States, before ultimately landing her at LCC. She reveals her connection to Disney movies and shares and her love of computer science.

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]]>LCC student Tae Ngalande chats with English Professor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On Air. Ngalande describes a journey that took her from a Catholic boarding school in Zambia, through a couple high schools in the United States, before ultimately landing her at LCC. She reveals her connection to Disney movies and shares and her love of computer science.

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]]>ae9747bc-4f87-41ac-89b6-0e4f14bfef0fSat, 17 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -040032:00falsefull2020Thinking on the Edge of the World With Melissa ElmesThinking on the Edge of the World With Melissa ElmesMedieval scholar, English and Gender Studies professor, and multi-genre creative writer, Melissa Ridley Elmes chats with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On-Air. A writer inspired by both sea monsters and scholarship, Melissa describes how her creative quest took her from formal academic research to fiction, poetry, other generative forms and back into scholarship again. Elmes offers thoughts about imposter syndrome and about making wordy messes to find the right path forward.

Melissa Ridley Elmes’ piece, To Belong at the Edge of the World, appears in the Summer 2023 issue of the Washington Square Review.

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]]>Medieval scholar, English and Gender Studies professor, and multi-genre creative writer, Melissa Ridley Elmes chats with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On-Air. A writer inspired by both sea monsters and scholarship, Melissa describes how her creative quest took her from formal academic research to fiction, poetry, other generative forms and back into scholarship again. Elmes offers thoughts about imposter syndrome and about making wordy messes to find the right path forward.

Melissa Ridley Elmes’ piece, To Belong at the Edge of the World, appears in the Summer 2023 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Melissa on X

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]]>404b1eec-7e32-4b9a-9643-56b0f9eff8a7Sat, 03 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -040025:36falsefull1919Big Apple Folklore With Kyle ReaBig Apple Folklore With Kyle ReaOhio native who now calls Brooklyn home, Kyle Rea chats with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On Air. A graduate of The New School's MFA program, Rea shares his love of folklore, his experience arriving in New York during “Covid Times,” and struggling through several not so great jobs until finding his way to his current position at the Brooklyn’s awesome Greenlight Bookstore. 

Kyle Rea’s piece, The Watchman, appears in the Summer 2023 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Kyle on Twitter

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]]>Ohio native who now calls Brooklyn home, Kyle Rea chats with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On Air. A graduate of The New School's MFA program, Rea shares his love of folklore, his experience arriving in New York during “Covid Times,” and struggling through several not so great jobs until finding his way to his current position at the Brooklyn’s awesome Greenlight Bookstore. 

Kyle Rea’s piece, The Watchman, appears in the Summer 2023 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Kyle on Twitter

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]]>cab0e12c-d9c1-497d-9bef-70f9c01c9fedSat, 27 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -040022:00falsefull1818Letters, Luggage and a Love of Writing With Chris ArthurLetters, Luggage and a Love of Writing With Chris ArthurScotland native, Chris Arthur talks with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On Air. A multi-published essayist and fellow with the Royal Literary Fund, Arthur explores the magic and mystery of the ordinary objects—things such as luggage and letters—that often inspire his work. 

Chris Arthur’s piece, Letters from the Dead, appears in the Summer 2023 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Chris’ Irish Essays

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]]>Scotland native, Chris Arthur talks with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On Air. A multi-published essayist and fellow with the Royal Literary Fund, Arthur explores the magic and mystery of the ordinary objects—things such as luggage and letters—that often inspire his work. 

Chris Arthur’s piece, Letters from the Dead, appears in the Summer 2023 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Chris’ Irish Essays

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]]>d086c863-93c3-4800-ada0-1ef564cd29e7Sat, 13 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -040022:23falsefull1717A Return to Writing With Joshua SinelA Return to Writing With Joshua SinelLife-long creator, Joshua Sinel explores the writerly world with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On Air. Co-founder of Storybooth, a digital platform that animates stories written by teens, Sinel describes the quick success he experienced at the start of his writing journey. That exciting beginning was followed by a 20 year gap, during which he poured his creative energy into founding businesses, until ultimately returning to the keyboard.

Joshua Sinel’s piece, What You See in the Clouds, appears in the Summer 2023 issue of the Washington Square Review.

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]]>Life-long creator, Joshua Sinel explores the writerly world with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On Air. Co-founder of Storybooth, a digital platform that animates stories written by teens, Sinel describes the quick success he experienced at the start of his writing journey. That exciting beginning was followed by a 20 year gap, during which he poured his creative energy into founding businesses, until ultimately returning to the keyboard.

Joshua Sinel’s piece, What You See in the Clouds, appears in the Summer 2023 issue of the Washington Square Review.

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]]>51e2cd5a-3c31-472f-8419-2c0ed5209138Sat, 02 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -040030:49falsefull1616Nonfiction Imitates Fiction With Caily BurrNonfiction Imitates Fiction With Caily BurrOhio State University student, Caily Burr chats with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On Air. A dedicated writer and volunteer, Burr offers thoughts on how to navigate the sometimes difficult writer workshop, what she gained by writing creative nonfiction essays after focusing on fiction, and how her time volunteering enriches her life.

Caily Burr’s piece, Seeking Asylum, appears in the Summer 2023 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Caily on Instagram

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Caily Burr on LinkedIn

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]]>Ohio State University student, Caily Burr chats with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On Air. A dedicated writer and volunteer, Burr offers thoughts on how to navigate the sometimes difficult writer workshop, what she gained by writing creative nonfiction essays after focusing on fiction, and how her time volunteering enriches her life.

Caily Burr’s piece, Seeking Asylum, appears in the Summer 2023 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Caily on Instagram

Caily on Twitter

Caily Burr on LinkedIn

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]]>2b0f244b-3f19-4612-ae95-b1714e3e10b1Sat, 25 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -040021:38falsefull1515Finding a Family Friendly Path With Kayla BranstetterFinding a Family Friendly Path With Kayla BranstetterHigh school English teacher turned college English professor, Kayla M. Branstetter talks with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On Air. A recent TEDx presenter, Branstetter details her classroom experiences, both hard and humorous, gives us an overview of Medusa’s personal plight, and does the unlikely by using that mythological story to offer insight on the importance of providing space for sensitive conversations.

Kayla M Branstetter’s piece, Ten Lessons, appears in the Summer 2023 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Website: Kayla Branstetter

Kayla on X

Kayla on Facebook

Kayla on TedX: Don't be an Athena. | Kayla Branstetter | TEDxMSSU 

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]]>High school English teacher turned college English professor, Kayla M. Branstetter talks with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On Air. A recent TEDx presenter, Branstetter details her classroom experiences, both hard and humorous, gives us an overview of Medusa’s personal plight, and does the unlikely by using that mythological story to offer insight on the importance of providing space for sensitive conversations.

Kayla M Branstetter’s piece, Ten Lessons, appears in the Summer 2023 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Website: Kayla Branstetter

Kayla on X

Kayla on Facebook

Kayla on TedX: Don't be an Athena. | Kayla Branstetter | TEDxMSSU 

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]]>b6dc9d04-efe8-4a47-bda6-4f2eedffcef5Sat, 18 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -040029:08falsefull1414Small Town & Big World Perspectives With Matt HansonSmall Town & Big World Perspectives With Matt HansonWriter, journalist, and editor, Matt A. Hanson, shares insights with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On Air. A Massachusetts native who now makes his home in Istanbul, Hanson inspires by revealing his enlightened ambition of making meaning of life through art while honoring the humanity found in thought and creation.

Matt Hanson’s piece, Mrs. Grammar, appears in the Summer 2023 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Matt’s literary profile on Instagram

Matt’s review of Nights of Plague by Orhan Pamuk at World Literature Today.

See Istanbul through the eyes of James Baldwin, Matt’s essay on Fodor’s Travel

Matt’s describes his journey as an art writer in Turkey on Argonotlar.

Matt explores Jewish-interest culture.

Website: Washington Square Review

]]>Writer, journalist, and editor, Matt A. Hanson, shares insights with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On Air. A Massachusetts native who now makes his home in Istanbul, Hanson inspires by revealing his enlightened ambition of making meaning of life through art while honoring the humanity found in thought and creation.

Matt Hanson’s piece, Mrs. Grammar, appears in the Summer 2023 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Matt’s literary profile on Instagram

Matt’s review of Nights of Plague by Orhan Pamuk at World Literature Today.

See Istanbul through the eyes of James Baldwin, Matt’s essay on Fodor’s Travel

Matt’s describes his journey as an art writer in Turkey on Argonotlar.

Matt explores Jewish-interest culture.

Website: Washington Square Review

]]>1a558459-c27f-4c68-b2bc-9d36ade95b0bSat, 14 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -040025:25falsefull1313Gritty City Inspirations With Erin FischerGritty City Inspirations With Erin FischerNew York City author, Erin Fischer, chats with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On Air. Fischer examines the remarkable inspiration for her WSR piece, how living in multiple cities contributes to her creativity, and details the highlights of an Erin style tour of her beloved, crazy busy city. She shares some key stops, including museums and coffee shops, then closes out with some thoughts on bagels and beer.

Erin Fischer’s piece, I Can’t Win and I Can’t Get Out, appears in the Summer 2023 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Website: Erin Fischer

Website: Erin on Muck Rack

Website: Erin on Medium

Instagram: Erin Fischer

Instagram: Erin's Bagels Books + Brews.

Website: Washington Square Review 

]]>New York City author, Erin Fischer, chats with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On Air. Fischer examines the remarkable inspiration for her WSR piece, how living in multiple cities contributes to her creativity, and details the highlights of an Erin style tour of her beloved, crazy busy city. She shares some key stops, including museums and coffee shops, then closes out with some thoughts on bagels and beer.

Erin Fischer’s piece, I Can’t Win and I Can’t Get Out, appears in the Summer 2023 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Website: Erin Fischer

Website: Erin on Muck Rack

Website: Erin on Medium

Instagram: Erin Fischer

Instagram: Erin's Bagels Books + Brews.

Website: Washington Square Review 

]]>ca08cdb6-d72a-47ee-a9e7-db2c2d559bc5Sat, 07 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -040022:27falsefull1212A Uniquely Named Perspective With Taffeta ChimeA Uniquely Named Perspective With Taffeta ChimeLifelong writer, Taffeta "Taffy" Chime, chats with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On-Air. Multi-genre author Chime, reads from her essay, Meeting Taffy, shares her perspective on living life with a unique name, and describes her decades long journey to becoming a widely published author.  

Taffeta Chime’s piece, Meeting Taffy, appears in the Summer 2023 issue of the Washington Square Review.

X (formerly Twitter): Taffeta Chime

Instagram: Taffeta Chime

Facebook: Taffeta Chime

Website: Washington Square Review 

]]>Lifelong writer, Taffeta "Taffy" Chime, chats with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On-Air. Multi-genre author Chime, reads from her essay, Meeting Taffy, shares her perspective on living life with a unique name, and describes her decades long journey to becoming a widely published author.  

Taffeta Chime’s piece, Meeting Taffy, appears in the Summer 2023 issue of the Washington Square Review.

X (formerly Twitter): Taffeta Chime

Instagram: Taffeta Chime

Facebook: Taffeta Chime

Website: Washington Square Review 

]]>beaf6c58-a86f-4df4-a614-10e3a4d61800Sat, 23 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -040023:08falsefull1111Connecting Via Disconnection With C.S. GriffelConnecting Via Disconnection With C.S. GriffelAuthor, professor C.S. Griffel talks with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On-Air. Griffel connects setting and inspiration, describes how research generates ideas, and uses her background in theatre inspires her writing.

C.S. Griffel’s piece, Sandia, appears in the Summer 2023 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Facebook: C.S. Griffel

Website: Washington Square Review 

]]>Author, professor C.S. Griffel talks with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On-Air. Griffel connects setting and inspiration, describes how research generates ideas, and uses her background in theatre inspires her writing.

C.S. Griffel’s piece, Sandia, appears in the Summer 2023 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Facebook: C.S. Griffel

Website: Washington Square Review 

]]>8a159500-c9e8-4b9e-a6a0-1752527c4e4dSat, 16 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -040020:37falsefull1010Shifting Moods With JC ReillyShifting Moods With JC ReillySusan Serafin-Jess, co-editor of LCC's Washington Square Review chats with writer, JC Reilly who was nominated for both the Pulitzer Prize and The Pushcart Prize.

Website: JC Reilly

Website: Washington Square Review

]]>Susan Serafin-Jess, co-editor of LCC's Washington Square Review chats with writer, JC Reilly who was nominated for both the Pulitzer Prize and The Pushcart Prize.

Website: JC Reilly

Website: Washington Square Review

]]>d82ee722-5828-4c41-a11d-37b68b2b06d6Sat, 09 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -040023:20falsefull99Written Word Healing With N'omi HawthorneWritten Word Healing With N'omi HawthorneLCC alum N’omi Hawthorne chats with Creative Writing Professor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On Air. Writer Hawthorne shares her fulfilling experiences with found family, personal growth by writing from trauma, and how she seeks to empower others through her creative works.

Website: N’omi Hawthorne

Email: N’omi Hawthorne

Website: Washington Square Review

]]>LCC alum N’omi Hawthorne chats with Creative Writing Professor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On Air. Writer Hawthorne shares her fulfilling experiences with found family, personal growth by writing from trauma, and how she seeks to empower others through her creative works.

Website: N’omi Hawthorne

Email: N’omi Hawthorne

Website: Washington Square Review

]]>e3a5baf3-08e2-4d05-a9b4-a72490ed37cbSat, 02 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -040021:11falsefull88A Pair of Polar Opposite Poets (and Writers) With Judy Ringstaff & Eli JonesA Pair of Polar Opposite Poets (and Writers) With Judy Ringstaff & Eli JonesLCC alums Judy Ringstaff and Eli Jones, sit down with creative writing Professor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On Air. Journalism major Ringstaff and creative writing major Jones exchange surprising views on poetry, the challenges of writing about real life, and offer encouragement for those considering enrolling in LCC’s creative writing courses.

Instagram: Judy as Trix Bailey on Instagram

Trix Bailey’s Man of Blood on Kindle Vella

Instagram: Eli Jones

Instagram: Eli’s book reviews & book talk on Instagram

Website: Washington Square Review

]]>LCC alums Judy Ringstaff and Eli Jones, sit down with creative writing Professor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On Air. Journalism major Ringstaff and creative writing major Jones exchange surprising views on poetry, the challenges of writing about real life, and offer encouragement for those considering enrolling in LCC’s creative writing courses.

Instagram: Judy as Trix Bailey on Instagram

Trix Bailey’s Man of Blood on Kindle Vella

Instagram: Eli Jones

Instagram: Eli’s book reviews & book talk on Instagram

Website: Washington Square Review

]]>dd99801e-bc45-4197-afb2-abfabd157583Sat, 26 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -040028:28falsefull77Mythical Thoughts With DA HennemanMythical Thoughts With DA HennemanDreamer and doer, writer DA Henneman talks with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On Air. Fantasy romance author Henneman explores her love of mythology, her passion for research on witchcraft, and how she blends the elements together to create satisfying, feminist leaning romance stories.

DA Henneman’s piece, Persection, appears in the Summer 2022 issue of the Washington Square Review.

DA’s website: dahenneman.com

DA on Instagram: @dahennen

All the other socials, links to buy books, and a free ebook on DA’s Link Tree.

Website: Washington Square Review

]]>Dreamer and doer, writer DA Henneman talks with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On Air. Fantasy romance author Henneman explores her love of mythology, her passion for research on witchcraft, and how she blends the elements together to create satisfying, feminist leaning romance stories.

DA Henneman’s piece, Persection, appears in the Summer 2022 issue of the Washington Square Review.

DA’s website: dahenneman.com

DA on Instagram: @dahennen

All the other socials, links to buy books, and a free ebook on DA’s Link Tree.

Website: Washington Square Review

]]>f0d43d9e-fb17-4aa0-b206-626adce6e8b5Sat, 12 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -040026:22falsefull66Real Fiction With Kevin Novalina (Brown)Real Fiction With Kevin Novalina (Brown)Multi-genre creator, Kevin Novalina (Brown), sits down with editor, Melissa Ford Lucken, in this episode of Washington Square On-Air. Pushcart Prize nominee, film and television script writer, and author of poetry and fiction published in over 200 literary journals, Arkansas native Brown, chats about his how his real-life experience does and doesn’t show up in his creative work.

Kevin Brown’s piece, Half A Whole, appears in the Summer 2022 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Kevin’s website: kevinnovalina.com

Kevin on Twitter: @KevinNovalina

Website: Washington Square Review

]]>Multi-genre creator, Kevin Novalina (Brown), sits down with editor, Melissa Ford Lucken, in this episode of Washington Square On-Air. Pushcart Prize nominee, film and television script writer, and author of poetry and fiction published in over 200 literary journals, Arkansas native Brown, chats about his how his real-life experience does and doesn’t show up in his creative work.

Kevin Brown’s piece, Half A Whole, appears in the Summer 2022 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Kevin’s website: kevinnovalina.com

Kevin on Twitter: @KevinNovalina

Website: Washington Square Review

]]>a6d5ae1a-4803-4b47-91f4-76f9a8739fb6Sat, 29 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -040021:35falsefull55Being International, Being Intentional With Saurabh AnandBeing International, Being Intentional With Saurabh AnandUniversity of Georgia Ph. D student Saurabh Anand talks with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On-Air. Saurabh reveals some of the complexities of being an international student and talks about surprising his composition by using poetry classroom.Academic creatives will want to take note of how he blends his creative work into his scholarlylife.

Saurabh Anand’s piece, I Miss Ya, Minnesota, appears in the Summer 2022 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Saurabh on Twitter: @_saurabh_anand_

Saurabh on LinkedIn.

Saurabh reads his poem, F-1 Visa, for the Journal of International Students.

Website: Washington Square Review

]]>University of Georgia Ph. D student Saurabh Anand talks with editor Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On-Air. Saurabh reveals some of the complexities of being an international student and talks about surprising his composition by using poetry classroom.Academic creatives will want to take note of how he blends his creative work into his scholarlylife.

Saurabh Anand’s piece, I Miss Ya, Minnesota, appears in the Summer 2022 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Saurabh on Twitter: @_saurabh_anand_

Saurabh on LinkedIn.

Saurabh reads his poem, F-1 Visa, for the Journal of International Students.

Website: Washington Square Review

]]>15673a23-66ca-4564-9dff-39dbfb362a9fSat, 22 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -040020:26falsefull44A Series of Small Towns With Beau BrockettA Series of Small Towns With Beau BrockettEditor Susan Serafin-Jess connects with Michigan journalist and poet Beau Brockett to talk about the three poems he contributed towards the summer 2022 edition of Washington Square Review.

Website: Michigan Environmental Council

Website: Washington Square Review

]]>Editor Susan Serafin-Jess connects with Michigan journalist and poet Beau Brockett to talk about the three poems he contributed towards the summer 2022 edition of Washington Square Review.

Website: Michigan Environmental Council

Website: Washington Square Review

]]>e58d723e-5e4f-48d2-9844-65871f80759bSat, 29 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -040025:20falsefull33Rewriting the Architecture of Writing With Terry SanvilleRewriting the Architecture of Writing With Terry SanvilleCalifornia author and accomplished blues guitarist Terry Sanville chats with Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On-Air. Terry began writing creatively after retiring from urban planning, a career that includes many, many hours at the keyboard. Listen in as he shares writing inspirations and compares his two writing lives to playing tennis and badminton.

Terry Sanville’s piece, Deciding for the Dead, appears in the Summer 2022 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Terry’s Amazon page: Terry Sanville on Amazon

Website: Washington Square Review

]]>California author and accomplished blues guitarist Terry Sanville chats with Melissa Ford Lucken in this episode of Washington Square On-Air. Terry began writing creatively after retiring from urban planning, a career that includes many, many hours at the keyboard. Listen in as he shares writing inspirations and compares his two writing lives to playing tennis and badminton.

Terry Sanville’s piece, Deciding for the Dead, appears in the Summer 2022 issue of the Washington Square Review.

Terry’s Amazon page: Terry Sanville on Amazon

Website: Washington Square Review

]]>05a34b85-77c6-483d-8fee-5b97824ff88eSat, 22 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -040023:40falsefull22Moving Poetry With Cheryl CaesarMoving Poetry With Cheryl CaesarSusan Serafin-Jess welcomes Cheryl Caesar to this episode of Washington Square On-Air.

Website: Cheryl Caesar on Amazon

Website: Washington Square Review

]]>Susan Serafin-Jess welcomes Cheryl Caesar to this episode of Washington Square On-Air.

Website: Cheryl Caesar on Amazon

Website: Washington Square Review

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