Craft in the Real World Archives - The Rumpus

All the World is a K-Drama: A Conversation with Matthew Salesses

I wanted to be able to frame the story within this understanding that these are powerful forces and that these are stories we’ve heard a lot before, and that these stories get in the way of, or make it hard to understand or even listen to, a more authentic or more real story about who people are or can be.

What to Read When: A Holiday Book-Gifting Guide

Rumpus recommendations for books to gift to friends and family this holiday season!

Two Books for the Frozen Sea: A Conversation with Megan Stielstra

Megan Stielstra discusses her recently rereleased books EVERYONE REMAIN CALM and ONCE I WAS COOL.

Pick Your Pleasure: Talking with Liz Asch

Liz Asch discusses her new book, YOUR SALT ON MY LIPS.

A Space to Include the Excess: Talking with Janice Lee

Janice Lee discusses her new novel, IMAGINE A DEATH.

What to Read When You Want to Celebrate APIA Heritage Month

Rumpus editors share a list of new and forthcoming books to celebrate APIA Heritage Month!

Process over Product: Midst and Craft in the Real World

Calling on spirits is a communal act, multiple hands on the planchette.

What to Read When 2021 Is Just Around the Corner

Books releasing in the first half of 2021 that we can’t wait to read!

Writing as Construction of the Self: Talking with Matthew Salesses

Matthew Salesses discusses his new novel, DISAPPEAR DOPPELGÄNGER DISAPPEAR.

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