About this episode

Michael Waterson discusses his poetry, writing process, and experiences in the wine country with host Melissa Ford Lucken.

Poet, playwright, singer, and songwriter Michael Waterson chats with Washington Square Review editor Melissa Ford Lucken. A Pennsylvania native who now calls the California wine country home, Waterson reveals his lifelong interest in dark fairy tales, puzzles over writing for that mystical, sometimes fleeting, moment of joy, and divulges some secrets of a vineyard’s wine‑tasting room. Michael’s poem Fairytale Ending , appears in the Summer 2026 issue of the Washington Square Review . Michael on Facebook Michael on Insta Michael’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: Michael Waterson

Topics covered

• poetry
• wine
• interview
• fairy tales
• writing
• California

Keywords

• Michael Waterson
• poetry
• wine tasting
• fairy tales
• writing process
• California wine country

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Washington Square Review

Books & works: Fairytale Ending

Places: California, Pennsylvania

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