Tara Jepsen in Conversation with Brontez Purnell

Tara Jepsen, writer and actress, will be discussing her debut novel, Like a Dog, with Brontez Purnell, performer and publicist. Her book centers on a queer skateboarder/open-mic comedian whose relationship with her brother is complicated by his opiate addiction. It has received much praise for its balance of humor and serious issues and has been hailed as "a singular new voice in American fiction—one which is deeply alive, hard-hitting, and tender" by acclaimed writer Maggie Nelson.