
Here is what The Rumpus will be up to at AWP this year https://therumpus.net/2026/02/27/the-rumpus-at-awp-2026/ and we are having a party. Hope to see you there.

Do you want to share the benefits of mindfulness and self-compassion with others? Join Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield for this FREE training and explore how to guide others with presence, integrity, and deep listening—helping people quiet the mind, awaken...
If the luxury markup is really for marketing, and brands replace artist-created campaigns with AI... what are you paying for? Nothing. https://www.backrow.net/p/what-s-so-insulting-about-gucci-s-ai-slop

Do vibration plates actually work? For athletes, kind of—they increase oxygen use and your body works to stabilize itself. For weight loss, not really. Where they do seem to help is fall prevention in older adults, where the balance improvements...

Another fantastic collection from @galib.gassanoff for institution_official - upcycling shoe laces, carpets and more to create elegant silhouettes and plausible fantasy. @milanfashionweek
Motherhood changed me in ways no one warned me about♥️ I became stronger… but softer. More tired… but more patient. Sometimes lost… but deeply fulfilled. It’s messy. It’s emotional. It’s beautiful. If you’re walking this motherhood journey too, you’re not alone...

Speed-reading is a scam: Scientists studied professional speed-readers and found that the faster you read, the less you understand or remember. “There’s just a maximum limit for how quickly humans can absorb information.”
I wrote my very first book last year, and now that the release date is approaching, I’m excited for sure, but also…nervous. 😬 Is anyone even going to read it? Will people find it valuable? Or did I just waste a ton...
Stop scrolling up and down on social media. Start scrolling left and right on an ebook.

@gucci by Demna first runway show and I loved it I love his point of view. Even the most simple little tank top dress looked luxury beautiful desirable unique and interesting 🫶🫶🙏🙏🤩🤩

All about the embrace and the waltz between us. marcorambaldi_ delivers another thoughtful and compassionate collection @milanfashionweek
I’m not sure if the internet is ready to handle my next “how to hike like a respectable human being” trail etiquette. Guesses are welcome below :)
Some children explode. Some implode. The quiet ones still need help unpacking. Try the “suitcase check-in” this week and notice what shifts.

This week, I spoke to the cast and crew of the incredible new film Project Hail Mary. We’ll be slowly rolling out quotes, stories and clips as we head toward the March 20 release. But I had to drop this one...

Most people don’t realize this: your last three days shape your next one. So be intentional. Protect your energy. Feed your mind. Take care of your body. Set yourself up to win. 👏 How did you spend the last 72 hours? 🫢
Book length is a lot more important for traditional publishers because too long & it might be too expensive to print, but distributors/stores also don't like super skinny books that much. But someone whose main market is ebooks, as is...
Be forewarned, if you write fiction involving animal characters, especially for adult readers, people will likely refer to your story as “quirky.” Book coach Erin Radniecki advises on when animal POVs can benefit your story: https://janefriedman.com/embrace-quirky-5-benefits-of-using-animal-point-of-view-characters/
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Understanding MASS and how it relates to the Combat Athlete. GET H.I.T. Strength & Conditioning

🎥 NEW VIDEO: The Most Insane Rolex Story - History of the Ejection Seat. LINK IN PROFILE

I just found this vid by @gillieandmarcart It does touch on a big issue: How does an artist respond to critical reviews? I always say, “You could be right …” For me whenever I get a negative review: 1. There is...

Want to read more books? Here's a fun challenge for you. I'm calling it "Screen Time to Read Time": 1) Open your screen time app to see your daily average screen time 2) Read a book for that same length of time If you...

I can’t be the only man who feels this. We shoulder the pressure. We carry the responsibility. We hold it together for everyone else. Bills. Expectations. Work. Fatherhood. Marriage. And we don’t talk about it. We just get it done. But that doesn’t mean it’s light. If this resonates with you… drop...
Sometimes I want to delete all my social media but this thread is why I keep it 😂 I’m literally crying from how funny these are
As long as sequels like 'Zootopia 2' (which just passed 'Minecraft' to become 2025's top domestic grosser) are nabbing sky-high box office, the likes of 'Hoppers' and 'Encanto' can be viewed as long-term investments.
Someone was asking me how the adaptation of Mexican Gothic is going, I think because of the recent Wuthering Heights film and Pride & Prejudice movie announced. I talked about this maybe two years ago? Can't recall. But that option...
If you live outside of the U.S., tell us what the baby sleep culture is like. Is sleep training common? Cry it out? Cosleeping? What’s normal?

Finding magic where the crowds don’t go ... Tucked away in the lush jungles of Bali, @SooriBali guided us to this little paradise — a hidden waterfall, the sound of rushing water, and the perfect picnic setup surrounded by nature. Tag...

🎥 NEW VIDEO: The Most Insane Rolex Story Ever - and the invention of the ejection seat. LINK IN PROFILE
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Listen up because this is SO important… Your partner is NOT there to fix your problems. That’s on you. ‼️
We're at a point in history—not nearing it, but here—where you have to decide if you're content to ruin your brain with an endless stream of fentanyl-like digital slop or if you're going to fight for your humanity, touch grass,...
Recently, the LA-based TV literary agency Kaplan Stahler brought on Jillian Davis to start their book department. She focuses on authors of YA, romance, and women’s fiction. I’m grateful to Jillian for answering a few questions about the unique space she’s...

The ultimate parking spot for the world’s largest yachts. ⚓️ Berth W5 in Marina Genova Aeroporto is entering auction with BoathouseAuctions, offering 125m capacity, airport‑side convenience, and unrivaled Med connectivity. ✈️ Opening bid: €1,000,000 Full details now available at www.boathouseauctions.com

Gennaro‘s brand-new cookbook is out and it’s beautiful hidden italy check it out really really nice available in all good bookstores big up Gennaro gennarocontaldo
Same phone I have. And she also had the most exciting artist in the world rn Sofia Isella open for her (my interview with Sofia on YouTube later this week)
Save for one spoiler-y (and unconvincing) image, the second tease for the latest 'Mummy' hopes a tantalizing question will entice audiences for an otherwise cryptic concoction.
Before Netgalley and other electronic galley systems, a publisher had to print and mail a ton of books. This was terribly expensive. $600 for a publisher is much more affordable than mailing even 100 books. A good review rate is...

Is this the world’s most spectacular teppanyaki restaurant? Keiyo is a unique teppanyaki restaurant perched on the edge of its breathtaking cliff. 📍5-star SooriBali Resort, Bali #teppanyaki #restaurant #gastronomy #foodie #luxurytravel

Very pleased and honored to announce that I got to help Eugene Hutz of Gogol Bordello with his memoir, Lost Innocent World, which will come out in early December via Matt Holt Books/BenBella Books. Preorder it now via Amazon (QR...
Research shows we grow from meaningful struggle. It builds discipline, self-respect, self-confidence, resilience, and the ability to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. It also makes us feel alive, which is increasingly vital in a numbed-out world.

Things you must decide before first fix. Lighting, bathrooms, kitchen layout and plumbing positions all need to be locked in before the walls are closed and floors are poured. If you are building or renovating, save this. #interiortips #interiordesign #newbuild #newbuildhome #newbuildjourney

For all the heavy, emotional eating and psychology topics I talk about, sometimes it really can be this simple. Not in a "get on with it, stupid" kind of way. More in a "I'm ready to train my mind to see things...
Another good piece here from my editor (and not just because my novel is mentioned :P). Writers like Shirley Jackson and Kurt Vonnegut were my own portal into literature as a teen. https://dearheadofmine.substack.com/p/bulletproof-fiction-to-get-men-reading
The author of ‘An American Marriage’ returns with a novel about two girlhood friends who set off in different directions. https://roncharles.substack.com/p/in-tayari-joness-kin-friendship-persists?r=atlgd

Part 120 of renovating my house using a ChatGPT design 🤖 | Measured up and finally ordered the IKEA PAX wardrobes ✅ Cut out the skirting boards and ripped the carpet back ready to build the frame 🔨 Our new TV bed from...

When March draws closer I tend to review my seed collection and plan for the spring sowing. One of my favourite things about meeting people and discussing their gardens is finding out what they’re going to be sowing and growing...

The evolution of the front border 💕 From a mismatch of plants 🪴 to now my Annabelle hedge 🪴 I really couldn’t be happier on how it’s evolved and looks now 💕 Under planted with tulips, forget me nots and salvias this...

Thanks for your patience about the lighthouse photo contest for the Southern Reach book. My novel getting longer has meant we're just now slowly wading through the photos. Very soon there will be some decisions.

If you are inspired by the 2026 Winter Olympics and want to find that sense of joy, aliveness, and intensity in your own life, have I got a book for you. I gave this project my all. The early feedback...