Karen E. Bender’s latest book, The Words of Dr. L and Other Stories, is a stunning collection of speculative stories about parents and children, together and apart, surviving near-future dystopias that feel all-too-possible—and realities that can be even stranger. Karen will read from her exciting work as well as discuss what it means to study fiction at the graduate level. Director Sophfronia Scott will be available for questions about applying to Alma’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program.