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Between Illusion and Reality: A Conversation with Erin Pringle
Erin Pringle discusses her debut novel, HEZADA! I MISS YOU.
Voices on Addiction: We Love Our Sons, We Raise Our Daughters
Drunk women are targets. Drunk men can be anything.
Rumpus Original Poetry: Two Poems by Brandon Amico
One in ten Americans will not read this poem.
The Rumpus Book Club Chat with Jenn Shapland
Jenn Shapland discusses MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF CARSON MCCULLERS.
ENOUGH: The Innocence of a Skirt Too Far Above the Knees
A Rumpus series of work by women and non-binary writers that engages with rape culture, sexual assault, and domestic violence.
On Tragedy and Strength: Making Space for Our Stories
I love that—working towards not having regret, in art and in life.
Within the Scope
While my friends write their truths in nearby cabins, I wear my silence like a bulletproof vest.
How We Write the Dead: A Conversation with Vikram Paralkar
Vikram Paralkar discusses his debut novel, NIGHT THEATER.
What to Read When You Want to Fall in Love with Novels in Verse
Gayle Brandeis shares a reading list to celebrate MANY RESTLESS CONCERNS.
Interestingness Is Always There: Talking with Jenny Odell
Jenny Odell discusses HOW TO DO NOTHING: RESISTING THE ATTENTION ECONOMY.