gambling
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On Baby Fever
I want to ask Anna for a map of desirability. Where was I before, where was I pregnant, where am I now?
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Writing Back to History: A Conversation with Kiese Laymon
Kiese Laymon discusses his new memoir, HEAVY.
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Rumpus Original Fiction: All Good Things Come to an End
I didn’t feel bad about lying because the truth would have hurt her.
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Your Patriotism Isn’t Love, It’s Blindness
Love of country, some argue. With their boots firmly planted in my chest as I struggle to protest. No, that is not love, but blindness.
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Wishing and Hoping: Card Tricks, Love Spells, and Methods of Escape
I’ll go one further and posit that we need our illusionists: to disprove our eyes, investigate our dreams, and sometimes charm the money from our pockets.
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Gambling on an MFA
There is a certain writerly allure to casino gambling that I find difficult to resist — or perhaps I should call it a not writing allure. Having a crowd chant my name as I shoot dice is not something I’ll…
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The Rumpus Interview with Jim Ruland
Forest of Fortune author Jim Ruland discusses his new novel, gambling addiction, and what happens behind the scenes at the casino.
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Weekend Rumpus Roundup
It’s that time again. Time to round up all the Rumpus weekends. Or the weekend Rumpuses. Or something. This weekend, we featured two super-cool interviews. Saturday’s was a lively discussion with Michelle Meyering, director of programs and events at PEN Center…
