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.
...more
Posts by: 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.
...moreThe 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.
...moreThe 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.
...moreThe 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.
...moreNational Donate Life Month
In honor of April being National Donate Life Month, here are some facts about organ donation:
...more
Friendship of Letters: The Rumpus Interview with Sigrid Nunez
Essayist, novelist, and short story writer Sigrid Nunez discusses Sempre Susan, her first memoir.
...moreThe 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 the package, I see today as a day to celebrate. So let’s take a closer look at the PPACA, shall we? Here’s the .gov link […]
...more