Washington Square On Air

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Washington 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.

  1. HÁ 4 DIAS

    Gatebreaking Creative Writing With Deanna Oudelha

    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 _________________________ Website: Washington Square Review  Melissa's Website: Adventures in MFALand   Facebook: Melissa Ford Lucken  Instagram: Melissa Ford Lucken

    27min

  2. 30 DE SET.

    Big Action in a Minimalistic Manner With Grady Van Wright

    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 Grady on Facebook _________________________ Website: Washington Square Review  Melissa's Website: Adventures in MFALand   Facebook: Melissa Ford Lucken  Instagram: Melissa Ford Lucken

    28min

  3. 16 DE SET.

    Going From Performance to Prose With Renée LoBue

    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 Renée’s Linktree _________________________ Website: Washington Square Review  Melissa's Website: Adventures in MFALand   Facebook: Melissa Ford Lucken  Instagram: Melissa Ford Lucken

    29min

  4. 2 DE SET.

    Separating Real Life From Fiction With Michel Feeney

    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. _________________________ Website: Washington Square Review  Melissa's Website: Adventures in MFALand   Facebook: Melissa Ford Lucken  Instagram: Melissa Ford Lucken

    23min

  5. 19 DE AGO.

    Finding the Real in Sci-Fi With Annie Fox

    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 _________________________ Website: Washington Square Review  Melissa's Website: Adventures in MFALand   Facebook: Melissa Ford Lucken  Instagram: Melissa Ford Lucken

    28min

  6. 12 DE AGO.

    From Accusation to Catharsis With Gina Tron

    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 _________________________ Website: Washington Square Review  Melissa's Website: Adventures in MFALand   Facebook: Melissa Ford Lucken  Instagram: Melissa Ford Lucken

    42min

  7. 29 DE JUL.

    "Detecting" a New Novel With Alex R. Johnson

    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 _________________________ Website: Washington Square Review  Melissa's Website: Adventures in MFALand   Facebook: Melissa Ford Lucken  Instagram: Melissa Ford Lucken

    28min

  8. 8 DE JUL.

    Offering a Personal Touch With Nicole Hunt

    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 _________________________ Website: Washington Square Review  Melissa's Website: Adventures in MFALand   Facebook: Melissa Ford Lucken  Instagram: Melissa Ford Lucken

    25min
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Washington 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.

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  • Criado por
    LCC Connect
  • Anos de atividade
    2023 - 2025
  • Episódios
    68
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 LCC Connect
  • Site do podcast
    Washington Square On Air