Electric Literature features my story, “The New Order,” from my forthcoming collection, on the Recommended Reading site today, with a generous intro from Molly Antopol. You can read the story here.
Posted in News | Leave a commentMy story, “The Elevator,” which appeared in The New Order, is published in Guernica magazine. You can read the story here.
Posted in News | Leave a comment“Karen E. Bender’s new story collection is steeped in the present political moment, with an eye to our future. Our cultural corrosion—especially our denial of sexual assault and gun violence—impacts Bender’s female narrators in quiet, resounding ways.” You can read … Continue reading
Posted in News | Leave a commentMartha Stewart Living features my tips for National Novel Writing Month in the November “Out and About” column, You can read the tips here.
Posted in News | Leave a commentMy story, “The Pilot’s Instructions” appears in the October 2018 issue of The Yale Review. The story is part of my new collection, The New Order. You can read the story here.
Posted in News | Leave a commentThe print issue of the November O magazine is out and features The New Order on a list of 10 Titles to Pick Up Now. Here’s are photos:
Posted in News | Leave a comment“Supremely crafted short fictions”–O magazine includes The New Order on a list of 10 New Books to be Thankful for in November. You can see the review here.
Posted in News | Leave a comment“With literary virtuosity, psychological authenticity, and breath-catching insight, Bender dramatizes gripping personal dilemmas compounded by a new order of social tyranny.” Booklist gives The New Order a starred review! You can read the full review here.
Posted in News | Leave a comment“Bender’s incisive collection (following Refund) touches on a range of hot-button issues—from gun violence and political xenophobia to sexual harassment and economic downturn…. The great strength of the collection lies in her ability to examine the ramifications of violence and … Continue reading
Posted in News | Leave a commentActor LeVar Burton reads my story “The Cell Phones,” from my forthcoming collection, The New Order, on his series, “LeVar Burton Reads.” You can listen to his reading here!
Posted in News | Leave a commentThe Boston Globe includes “The New Order” on a list of Fall books to read!
Posted in News | Leave a commentI’m excited to be part of the National Book Foundation’s program, NBF Presents this fall; I’ll be at the Wisconsin Book Festival, on a panel about literature and connection, in October. Read more here.
Posted in News | Leave a commentThe Huffington Post included my story collection, “The New Order,” in a list of books to read that are coming out in Fall, 2018. You can see the list here.
Posted in News | Leave a commentIn this article for Electric Literature about the design process for book covers, Counterpoint Press designer Nicole Caputo shares her process in designing the cover for The New Order. You can read this fascinating article here.
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