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Next Letter in the Mail: Susannah Nevison
We’re getting ready to send out our next Letter in the Mail from author Susannah Nevison! Susannah writes a moving and beautifully honest letter about leaving—places, parties, relationships, one’s own body—and her past history as a “Very Messy Leaver.” To read…
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New Readers Report: “The Emperor’s New Clothes”
We’re hungry for more writing from Rumpus readers, so we’re now accepting submissions for our next Readers Report! This time, in light of the upcoming inauguration, we’re asking you to tackle the theme “The Emperor’s New Clothes.” (We’ll be running the…
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Post-Holiday Rumpus Sale!
Got a little holiday gift money burning a hole in your pocket? Need a mug for all the coffee you’ll be drinking to catch up on deadlines? Heading on a winter vacation and need a cool tee-shirt? We’ve got the…
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Next Letter for Kids: Tania Del Rio
We’re sending our next Letter for Kids from Tania Del Rio! Tania writes to us about her childhood mission to convince her parents to get a dog. Did she succeed? Subscribe by December 27 to find out! And don’t forget that a Letters for…
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Next Letter in the Mail: Molly Crabapple
We’re getting ready to send out our next Letter in the Mail from artist, journalist, and author Molly Crabapple! Molly writes to us about the street cats of Istanbul, and one cat in particular and the special bond it shares with…
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The Way Out Is Through
At Dame Magazine, Rumpus Funny Women Editor Elissa Bassist writes with her inimitable deadpan humor and clarity on finding solace in the general population’s depression following the recent election’s alarming results. As a person who lives with clinical depression, Bassist writes that:…
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Rumpus Holiday Gifts and Subscriptions!
This holiday season, give the gift of The Rumpus. We have plenty of gift options for the well-read optimist or literary child in your life, so order now and choose priority shipping to make sure it gets to you and your loved ones…
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The Rumpus 2016 Holiday Gift Guide
We’ve gathered up our favorite gifting ideas this holiday season and put them together into one handy list!
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Next Letter for Kids: Allyson Hoffman
This month we have a Letter in the Mail for our adult program that was so awesome we wanted to send it to Letters for Kids subscribers, too! It’s from writer and illustrator Allyson Hoffman. Allyson shares with us the people she’s…
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Rumpus Limited-Time Holiday Gifts!
For the first time, we are offering gift boxing for our original WLAMF mug! Now you can send your favorite writer a daily dose of inspiration, all boxed up with a pretty bow on top! And our Rumpus totes, perfect for carrying…
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Next Letter in the Mail: Allyson Hoffman
We’re getting ready to send out our next Letter in the Mail from artist and writer Allyson Hoffman! Allyson shares with us the people she’s grateful for, the things that make her happy, and the places that she loves, using words…
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Black Friday Sale and Rumpus Holiday Gifts!
This holiday season, give the gift of The Rumpus! We have plenty of holiday gift options for the well-read optimist or literary child in your life, and we’re kicking things off with a Black Friday sale!