Steve R. Lapinsky

Steve R. Lapinsky is a Lecturer in the Department of English at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. He teaches courses such as ENC 1101 (Freshman Communicative Skills I), ENC 1102 (Freshman Communicative Skills II), LIT 2110 (Intro to Literature I), and CRW 3211 (Techniques in Creative Nonfiction). Beyond teaching, he is an accomplished photographer, visual artist, and poet.

• M.A. in Poetry from the University of Texas at Austin
• M.F.A. in Poetry from Florida State University

Lapinsky's creative work focuses on poetry and visual storytelling, often intersecting with themes of urban life and personal narrative. His chapbook Detroit Sketch (2020) exemplifies this approach.

His poems have appeared in prestigious journals including The Massachusetts Review, The Gettysburg Review, Mid-American Review, and Caliban Online, highlighting his contributions to contemporary poetry.