Dr. Ben Atkinson is an Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences at Flagler College. Active with Ancient City Poets, he’s been a featured reader for the JaxByJax Literary Arts Festival, Sing Out Loud Festival, Southeast Sister Cities Reading Tour and several venues around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His poems are published in Cadence, Chelonian Conservation and Biology, Facets, FM Quarterly, and Refractions, among other outlets. Recently, Ben and his work were featured on the Scribbler’s Corner podcast, recording at River of Grass Studios in Jacksonville. Spider Lightning marks his debut collection. Books will be available for purchase and signing.