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Donna Hemans

Donna Hemans is the author of two novels, River Woman and Tea by the Sea. Her fiction and nonfiction have appeared in numerous literary magazines, including Slice, Shenandoah, Electric Literature, and Ms. Magazine. She lives in Maryland and is the owner of DC Writers Room, a co-working studio for writers.

Features & Reviews, Rumpus Original

Donna Hemans

Sep 27, 2021

Searching for Who We Want to Be: A Conversation with Trisha R. Thomas

Trisha R. Thomas discusses her new novel, WHAT PASSES AS LOVE.
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Donna Hemans

Mar 1, 2021

Belonging Is Everything: Talking with Georgina Lawton

Georgina Lawton discusses her debut memoir, RACELESS.
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Donna Hemans

Jan 13, 2021

Finding Firm Ground: A Conversation with Nadia Owusu

Nadia Owusu discusses her debut memoir, AFTERSHOCKS.
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Donna Hemans

Sep 23, 2020

Imagination as Oasis: A Conversation with Sulaiman Addonia

Sulaiman Addonia discusses his new novel, SILENCE IS MY MOTHER TONGUE.
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Donna Hemans

Aug 10, 2020

Living Memory Keepers: Talking with Alicia Elliott

Alicia Elliott discusses her essay collection, A MIND SPREAD OUT ON THE GROUND.
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Donna Hemans

Aug 3, 2020

Masters of Movement: A Conversation with Morgan Jerkins

Morgan Jerkins discusses her new book, WANDERING IN STRANGE LANDS.
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Donna Hemans

Feb 10, 2020

Your Schooling Is Your Voice: Talking with Abi Daré

Abi Daré discusses her debut novel, THE GIRL WITH THE LOUDING VOICE.
Features & Reviews, Mini-Interviews

Donna Hemans

Oct 10, 2019

The Rumpus Mini-Interview Project #195: Curdella Forbes

“I wanted the thing to feel as ordinary as bread.”