Historicizing Mistaken Memories With John Frame

About this episode

Historian John Frame discusses the integration of research and real life into fiction with host Melissa Ford Lucken.

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 _________________________ 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

Guest: John Frame

Topics covered

• historical fiction
• creative writing
• scholarly writing
• memory
• literature

Keywords

• John Frame
• Melissa Ford Lucken
• Washington Square Review
• historical fiction
• creative writing
• memory

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Washington Square Review

Books & works: Dorothy

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