Joseph Lezza

Joseph Lezza is a writer on the east coast who primarily works in essay. He holds a BA from Rutgers and an MFA from the University of Texas at El Paso. His work has appeared in outlets including Slate, Longreads, and The Massachusetts Review. His debut memoir in essays, I'm Never Fine, was published by Vine Leaves Press in 2023 and was a finalist for the Eric Hoffer Book Award and the Prize Americana in Prose. He also works as a media marketing professional with experience across major entertainment and publishing companies. A second book, When Can I Start?: How to Lose a Job and Gain a Personality, is listed as forthcoming in January 2027.