Smoke Screen
I am an oracle who, while dispensing answers to all those who seek them, cannot predict my own future.
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Reclamation, Reassembly, and Recognition: Jasminne Méndez’s Night-Blooming Jasmin(n)e
What happens when the source of grief comes from within?
If You Let Me Tell You a Story
Stories need concrete details to help you understand, don’t they?
Constellations of Identity: A Conversation with J. Michael Martinez
J. Michael Martinez discusses his third collection of poetry, MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAS.
Ghosts of Time: Talking with Ines P. Rivera Prosdocimi
Ines P. Rivera Prosdocimi discusses her debut poetry collection, LOVE LETTER TO AN AFTERLIFE.
The Fraught Business of Identity: Nicole Chung’s All You Can Ever Know
All You Can Ever Know insists that the stories we use to understand ourselves should be allowed as much complexity as the truth dictates.
Re-Thinking Adoption: A Conversation with Nicole Chung
Nicole Chung discusses her debut memoir, ALL YOU CAN EVER KNOW.
Wanted/Needed/Loved: Black Belt Eagle Scout’s Self-Determination
When I was growing up, I was surrounded by art and music.
We Create Our Own Monsters: Talking with Rahna Reiko Rizzuto
Rahna Reiko Rizzuto discusses her newest book, SHADOW CHILD.
We’re All Unreliable Narrators: Talking with R.O. Kwon
R.O. Kwon discusses her debut novel, THE INCENDIARIES.
The Rumpus Mini-Interview Project #144: Cathy Linh Che
“I think a safe space is one of deep listening and deep caring.”