In Defense of Popular Fiction
“Contrary to what the critics tell us, popular fiction is not a swamp of barely literate escapism; popular fiction is composed of ancient myths newly reborn, telling and retelling a…
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Portraits of Phone Sex Operators
“My first night was on a Saturday at midnight. It was a gentleman who I believe called himself Bob. He told me about his first experience with a glory hole.…
Aliens Have Souls
“He admits to being a science fiction fan, which got him into astronomy, and says he would be willing to baptise an alien, but “only if they asked.”” Brother Guy…
I’ve Got $20 On The Unicorns
“This project was a total dream assignment for me because of my love for both unicorns and zombies.” Just so you know, I’m going to unapologetically link to this interview…
The Rumpus Sunday Book Blog Roundup
Here is a real Internet book, and I’m not sure why I hate myself a little for thinking it’s kinda neat. (via) In Holland there’s a library in an airport. (via)…
The Rumpus Books Sunday Supplement
Sunday’s the day when we round up everything Rumpus Books published this week. Below the fold, find some kick ass reviews and a pretty excellent interview.
Poetic Lives Online: Links by Brian Spears
I think we’re just a couple of days away from announcing our next two books for the Rumpus Poetry Book Club. The logistics for this thing are a bear sometimes,…
The Predictive Power of Social Networks
If you’re a regular reader of the Saturday Rumpus, you know I love Ted.com. I’m a sucker for the presentations of new tech and new research, and even of the…
Science Saturday
Ever wonder why mobile phone chatterers get on your nerves? The term “lab rat” might have been “lab raccoon at one point. How good are you at knowing when you’re…
Saturday Morning Links
Sometimes I wish I had a second computer just to grade my students’ papers with, so I could accidentally drop that computer into the toilet. Do you know who Ines…
Tracy Seeley’s Blog
Tracy Seeley, book blogger, gives a fine, insightful review to Rumpus editor Stephen Elliott’s The Adderall Diaries.