The Rumpus Book Club Interviews Tao Lin
The Rumpus Book Club talks with Tao Lin about Richard Yates, writing what you want to read, and when it’s okay to steal a book:
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Early Impressions Of Orange Eats Creeps
After negotiating a last minute address change, among other last minute changes, I finally received my much-anticipated copy of The Orange Eats Creeps by Grace Krilanovich. I haven’t had much…
The Diaries Of Roland Barthes
At The Book Bench, a moving exploration of Roland Barthes’ diaries, focusing especially on his unique handwriting: “Reading someone’s handwriting can be incredibly intimate and revealing, perhaps especially in an…
I Will Blurb Any Book Within 24 Hours! #18
Tired of waiting weeks or even MONTHS for back-cover endorsements from recognizable authors? I, Mickey Hess, will blurb any book – that’s right, ANY book – within 24 hours! Just…
Dahl’s Dark Side
“The creator of the Big Friendly Giant could easily, it seems, transform himself into a Big Unfriendly Bastard.” A look at Roald Dahl’s unpleasant side. (via MaudeNewton)
DEAR SUGAR, The Rumpus Advice Column #50: Strange Proposal
Snakes. Hummingbirds. Perhaps a polar bear.
The Rumpus Mini-Interview Project #29: Brian Hansen in Conversation with C.W.
Three years ago I interviewed a number of friends in their mid-twenties, seemingly bright kids with no direction. I lost the digital recordings; here is all that remains from an interview…
Minor on Amelia
“The independent literary scene in the United States is as vibrant as it has ever been, and right now it is full of young writers who have written good books…
Responding to Rejections
“You write, ‘We have decided your submission is not a match for us at this time.’ I assume this means I should submit my story again at a more convenient…
Triumph and Oblivion
José Saramago’s posthumous novel The Elephant’s Journey is an exploration of the self—and a gift to his readers.
You’re Damn Right
“Bending over backwards, sideways and generally playing Twister to avoid the inclusion of swearwords in earlier, more censorious publishing climes has led many an otherwise assured and exemplary author into…