Peters published the two works online in 2016. “The Masker” is a novella on the protagonist’s contemplation on transitioning from man to woman in a society where one has to reckon with their gender identity due to the fact that all civilians must take hormone medications. “Infect Your Friends and Loved Ones,” a short novel, revolves around the life of a trans woman character named Lexi and her relationship with a second character, Patient Zero, in a dystopian setting. Both works are set to be revised and rereleased through Random House in 2022. Peters previously published “Infect Your Friends and Loved Ones” and “The Masker” on her website and through in-print self-publishing. Peters’ new, acclaimed novel “Detransition, Baby” served as the focus of the conversation and reading. candidate Holly Robbins and Creative Writing co-director, author and English Professor Elizabeth Bradfield. Moderators of the Zoom event included co-director of the Creative Writing Program Professor Stephen McCauley, Brandeis Ph.D. Author Torrey Peters spoke at Brandeis in the latest installment of the Creative Writing Department’s Brandeis Readings on Wednesday, Oct.
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