About this episode

Bulgarian writing partners Radus & Mareto discuss the intersection of history and myth with host Melissa Ford Lucken.

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

People in this episode

Host: Melissa Ford Lucken

Guests: Radus, Mareto

Topics covered

• myth
• history
• human condition
• creative writing
• short stories
• Bulgarian literature

Keywords

• Bulgarian writing
• myth and history
• creative partners
• human condition
• novel writing
• short stories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Washington Square Review, Adventures in MFALand

Books & works: The Orphans

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