Leni Zumas
(USA, 1972) is the author of the story collection Farewell Navigator: Stories (2008) and the novel The Listeners (2012). Red Clocks, a book in the spirit of Margaret Atwood about four women living in an imaginary America where abortion is illegal, single mothers may not adopt, and there are further political regulations hostile to women. She has commented that the "frightening details of the misogynist world in which her story takes place are inspired by actual legislative proposals of men who at this moment have power in the government" (The Washington Post). Many are asking themselves when her fictional vision of the US will become reality. Besides writing, Zumas teaches writing at Oregon State University in Portland.
Past events
Who Wants to Live Forever?
Seven authors read their visions on the future.
Leni Zumas: Why Would Women Want to Live Forever?
Why do women want to live forever? US writer and essayist Leni Zumas answers this and other questions via selected film excerpts.
How Dark Is the Future?
Three writers of futuristic novels: Leni Zumas (US), Mohammad Rabie (Egypt) and Aafke Romeijn (Netherlands).
Books Unlimited: Leni Zumas & Jennifer Clement
US writer Leni Zumas about her futuristic bestseller Red Clocks and US-Mexican writer Jennifer Clement about her latest novel Gun Love.
