The Rumpus Interview with Walter Kirn
Writer Walter Kirn talks about his latest book, Blood Will Out, the art of deception, interviewing himself for the New York Times, and one-upping George Clooney.
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Tom Barbash
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Tom Barbash is the author of the novel "The Last Good Chance" and the non-fiction book, "On Top of the World." His work has appeared in McSweeney's, Tin House, One Story, The Believer, The Observer, The New York Times, Narrative, Story, VQR, Storyquarterly and other places. He is on the faculty at California College of the Arts, and his most recent book, the short story collection "Stay Up With Me," comes out in paperback this month with Ecco/Harper Collins.
The Rumpus Interview with Peter Rock
Peter Rock discusses his fascination with the Church Universal and Triumphant, the evolution of his latest book, The Shelter Cycle, and writing well by getting deeply confused.
The Rumpus Interview with Hart Seely
Tom Barbash talks with author and reporter Hart Seely about winning ballgames from your couch, Donald Rumsfeld, faking sanity, and the fate of quality journalism in the online era of click chasing.
The Rumpus Original Combo with Keith Scribner
Novels explore the lives of particular people in particular places to reveal truths about human nature in general and insights into who we all are.
The Rumpus Interview With David Means
Twelve years ago, at the McDowell Colony, a new friend told me that the best short story collection he could remember reading was by a young writer named David Means