Poet David Milley talks with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A former technical writer and web developer, Milley is now a multi-published writer who composes to represent reality rather than to escape it. He reflects on finding your own author voice, considers when and how to put workshop feedback to use, and emphasizes the importance of separating the artist's gaze from the subject.

David Milley’s poem, The Threading Cart, appears in the Summer 2026 issue of the Washington Square Review.

David on Instagram

David on Bluesky

David’s website

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Website: Washington Square Review

Melissa's Website: Adventures in MFALand

Facebook: Melissa Ford Lucken

Instagram: Melissa Ford Lucken

Related Podcast: Off the Page: From Ink to Air

Audiobook narrator Carrie Coello sits down with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. An actor since the age of seven who pairs her love of stories with the technical skills she honed in film production, Coello walks through her narration process and what makes a good audiobook production. She offers guidance for indie authors considering converting their books to audio and shares how an aspiring narrator might break into the field.

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Carrie’s Website: https://carriecoello.com/

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Website: Washington Square Review

Melissa's Website: Adventures in MFALand

Facebook: Melissa Ford Lucken

Instagram: Melissa Ford Lucken

Related Podcast: Off the Page: From Ink to Air