Washington Square On Air

Turning Stories Into Novels With Joseph Esper

May 12, 2026·30 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Actor, author and Lansing Community College student Joseph Esper chats with Professor of Creative Writing Melissa Ford Lucken. Esper, a Creative Writing major, muses about the role of acting in his creative life, reveals his intense dislike for The Catcher in the Rye, and ponders the ways gaming story structure inspires his own creative works.Joseph's websiteJoseph’s novel, Follies of Humanity_________________________Website: Washington Square Review Melissa's Website: Adventures in MFALandFacebook: Melissa Ford LuckenInstagram: Melissa Ford Lucken

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