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Rumpus Exclusive: “Dirty Little Secrets”
They were alone, and in his apartment, but not in the way he’d imagined it to be.
Time Is Precious: A Conversation with Clifford Thompson
Clifford Thompson discusses his work and art-making.
The Fluidity of Language and Identity: Melissa Faliveno’s Tomboyland
When was the first time you remember seeing yourself in a book you were reading?
Making It Through: A Conversation with Kelly J. Baker
Kelly J. Baker discusses her new essay collection, FINAL GIRL.
The Fine Line Between Nihilism and Hope: Talking with Ahmed Naji
Ahmed Naji discusses his new memoir, ROTTEN EVIDENCE.
Instantly Gritty: Talking with Jennifer Pashley
Jennifer Pashley discusses her new novel, THE WATCHER.
The Rumpus Book Club Chat with Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore
Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore discusses her new book, THE FREEZER DOOR.
Reading the Landscape of the Past: Jessica J. Lee’s Two Trees Make a Forest
Learning to read a landscape can reveal a deep history.
What Am I Fighting For?: A Conversation with Deborah A. Miranda
Deborah A. Miranda discusses her new collection of poetry, ALTAR FOR BROKEN THINGS.
We’re All Difficult Women Now: Talking with Avni Doshi
Avni Doshi discusses her debut novel, BURNT SUGAR.
What to Read When You Don’t Know If You Can Go Home Again
Kristen Millares Young shares a reading list to celebrate SUBDUCTION.