Funny Women: Personal Statement for Creative Writing MFA Applications
Dear MFA Faculty at Private University,
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I’m a Firm Believer in Timing: An Interview with Rubén Degollado
For me, it is actually harder to write a book that is grounded in realism, as that is not how I see the world or how my family sees the world.
Voices on Addiction: The Gray Area
The unspoken family sentiment: If everyone worked hard and the bills were paid, that was all that mattered. There was no room for emotions.
Rumpus Original Fiction: Wherever, Anyplace
For a while, at least, we were safe. The end is the beginning, the beginning is the end.
Cure for Last Night’s Leftovers
Let’s be clear: There is no hangover cure. Anyone who claims to have never had a hangover is either a) a liar, b) a teetotaler, or c) a responsible drinker. I’m none of those things, most days, despite effort, and the number of times I’ve searched for “how to cure a hangover” in the harsh light of a weekend morning is embarrassing the older I get, so manage your expectations.
Every Moment Has Infinite Possibilities: A Conversation with Julie Iromuanya
Julie Iromuanya discusses her debut novel, MR. AND MRS. DOCTOR.
Searching for Sleeper Trains
There aren’t enough trains in Los Angeles. Not enough for me to sleep.
From the Outside In: Talking with Ellene Glenn Moore
Ellene Glenn Moore discusses her debut poetry collection, HOW BLOOD WORKS.
A Small Universe Set in Motion: Talking with Amanda Moore
Amanda Moore discusses her debut poetry collection, REQUEENING.
Before the First Book: A Roundtable Discussion
With Steven Espada Dawson, Elisa Gonzalez, and Gaia Rajan.
The Benefit of Barking Up the Wrong Tree: Talking with Joshua Henkin
Joshua Henkin discusses his new novel, MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS.
Destiny as Fantasy: Talking with Beth Morgan
Beth Morgan discusses her debut novel, A TOUCH OF JEN.