“First of all, I can stop competing with Jonathan Franzen”
We love our Funny Women, and Jezebel does, too!
They’ve republished Elissa Bassist’s satire, “Writing the Next Great American Woman’s Novel.” But you saw it here first.
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Blame Game
At Clutch, Evette Dionne writes an open letter to Abigail Fisher, the young woman whose case against the University of Texas is currently being heard by the Supreme Court.
Fisher claims that her whiteness was held against her, leading to the rejection of her college application.
...moreHow to Be Friends With Another Woman
“It’s okay if most of your friends are guys but if you champion this as a commentary on the nature of female friendships, well, soul search a little.”
Rumpus essays editor Roxane Gay has created a helpful guide/manifesto on friendship between women.
...moreDid Sugar Get ‘Shopped?
Jezebel wonders whether Vogue photoshopped Sugar/Cheryl Strayed in their recent interview. We don’t have an answer, but it’s sadly clear that Strayed doesn’t look like her beautiful self–or “like anyone,” as Jezebel puts it–in the photo.
...moreThe Rumpus Sunday Book Blog Roundup
“Senate unable to get enough Republican votes to honor To Kill a Mockinbird.” (via)
The Literary Saloon takes on the NYTBR for its lack of reviews of works in translation.
“William Faulkner: Every time a sentence goes on for more than a page, drink the entire bottle.
...moreThe Rumpus Funny Women Interview with Sarah Haskins
Like most women, I am gay for Sarah Haskins. Unlike most women, I got to interview her.
Here are some things you should know about Sarah to get the most out of our interview:
...morePoetic Lives Online: Links by Brian Spears
A tale of a poetry reading, or maybe the word “cock” is inherently funny.
Annie Finch tells you everything you need to know about the sonnet.
Who was in Best American Poetry 2009? The answer probably won’t surprise you.
...moreRandom Media Notes
What would happen if Glenn Beck had to appear before Judge Judy? Jezebel has the answer.
A poet from the Bronx sues Oprah…for one TRILLION dollars.
Fox News is really just performance art masquerading as a news station, right?
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