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In ‘A Fractured Infinity,’ a sci-fi love story spans the metaverse

On the podcast: Lesley alum Nathan Tavares ’11 imagines a getaway across multiple worlds.

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Episode notes

A Fractured Infinity book cover. Illustration of a man repeated and turned upside down

Creative Writing alum Nathan Tavares ’11 talks about his debut novel, "A Fractured Infinity," a sci-fi love story that he describes as "like the movie 'Arrival,' but really gay." In this episode, Nathan gives us a view into writing sci-fi, his career as a freelance journalist, and what he learned in his MFA program.

About our guest

Nathan Tavares author photo
Nathan Tavares. Photo: Eric-Richard Magnussen

Nathan Tavares is a writer from Boston, Massachusetts. He grew up in the Portuguese-American community of southeastern Massachusetts and developed a love for fantastical stories at an early age, from superheroes to mythology. He studied English in college and received his MFA in Creative Writing from Lesley. His editorial work celebrates queer culture and historically excluded communities, with pieces appearing in GQ, Out, and elsewhere.

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