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Next Letter in the Mail: Joshua Levy
We’re getting ready to send out our next Letter in the Mail, and it’s from Joshua Levy! Joshua writes to us from the backyard of the mansion which he rents a part of. He tells us about its owner, the appearing and disappearing dogs,…
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Next Letter for Kids: Nancy Loewen
We’re sending our next Letter for Kids from Nancy Loewen! Last year, Nancy wrote to us about (and sent lots of colorful pictures of!) the beautiful things, odd things, and funny things she saw while walking her beloved dog Dorie. This time,…
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New Readers Report Theme: “Impossible Resolutions”
We’re hungry for more writing from Rumpus readers, so we’re now accepting submissions for our next Readers Report! We’ve just celebrated the start of a new year, so this time, we want you to tackle the theme “Impossible Resolutions.” Please send your…
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Weekend Rumpus Roundup
First, Brandon Hicks brings us an illustrated retrospective of the works of Franklin “Boobs & Butt” Barber. Then, in the Saturday Rumpus Review of Todd Haynes’s movie Carol, Sean Donovan considers how this new film fits into Haynes’s other works that focus on…
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Give the Last-Minute Gift of Rumpus!
Ran out of gift ideas? Forgot to put someone on your list? It’s not too late to give the gift of Rumpus! Our store has plenty of awesome subscriptions you can give instantly, with the click of a mouse. Choose from gift…
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Next Letter in the Mail: Brandon Hicks
We’re getting ready to send out our next Letter in the Mail, and it’s from Brandon Hicks! Brandon sends us a very creative, funny, non-traditional letter. He really wants to get to know you so, he has included fifteen thought-provoking questions he would…
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Next Letter for Kids: Pete Hautman
We’re sending our next Letter for Kids from National Book Award-winner Pete Hautman! Pete writes an awesomely illustrated and very funny letter about one of his favorite activites—hunting wild mushrooms in the forests of Minnesota! Don’t miss out on this letter—subscribe today!…
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The Great Rumpus Mug Sale!
Today through Sunday only, all Rumpus mugs are on sale! Get our Write Like a Motherfucker mug collection, usually $48 plus shipping and handling, for only $42! And our new limited-edition WLAMF mug is only $20! We’re almost out of…
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It’s Not Too Late to Give the Gift of Rumpus!
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 shipping everything priority to make sure it gets to you and your loved ones…
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Typing Writer Free, This Week Only!
Did you know The Rumpus has our very own app, Typing Writer? We do! And through December 16th, you can download Typing Writer and try it out at no cost! Typing Writer turns your iPad into a typewriter. Typing Writer is…
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Free Upgraded Shipping on Rumpus Holiday Gifts!
Head over to The Rumpus store, pick out gifts for everyone on your list, and make your purchase. It’s as easy as that—we’re upgrading all shipping to priority mail from now until Christmas, to make sure your gifts reach you and…
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Next Letter in the Mail: Dan Shewan
We’re getting ready to send out our next Letter in the Mail, and it’s from Dan Shewan! Dan writes about courage and about how we need to remind ourselves of those everyday moments of courage when we are all brave enough to do…