The Rumpus Interview with Julian Tepper
Writer and musician Julian Tepper talks about his first novel Balls, the social stigmas surrounding illness, the appeal of lounge jazz pianists, and the imaginary boredom of Philip Roth.
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Jennifer Sky
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Jennifer Sky is a former model and actress. Her first e-book is forthcoming from The Atavist. Her writing has been featured in a number of print and on-line publications, including The New York Times, New York magazine’s The Cut, Tin House, Salon, and The Daily Beast. She is also a Contributing Editor for One Teen Story and lives in Brooklyn.
You can find her online at jennifersky.com and Twitter at @jennifer_sky.
The Rumpus Interview with Royal Young
Journalist Royal Young talks about his recent memoir, his past immersion in fame culture, and why our need to live publicly is often grounded in addictive behavior.
The Rumpus Interview with Andrea Portes
Andrea Portes, author and screenwriter of Hick, discusses adaptation, the disconnect between audience and critic reception to the film, and stories that are in the blood.
The Rumpus Interview with Adam, an Occupy Medic
On Thursday, November 17th, thousands of students gathered in Union Square Park as part of a mass strike in solidarity of the Occupy Wall Street Movement.
The Rumpus Interview with Pulitzer Prize Nominee Jonathan Dee
Google tells me there are many Jonathan Dees. One is an “authority” on practical astrology, color therapy and Feng Shui for the garden.
National Donate Life Month
In honor of April being National Donate Life Month, here are some facts about organ donation:
Friendship of Letters: The Rumpus Interview with Sigrid Nunez
Essayist, novelist, and short story writer Sigrid Nunez discusses Sempre Susan, her first memoir.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Roundup
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; as a person partaking in the national Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan that was implemented as part of…