Escapism – Noun “The tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy.” – Oxford Languages. Now more than ever, our society is reflecting the dark, dismal worlds of The Hunger Games, Divergent and Nineteen Eighty-Four (Orewell should’ve written a sequel called Twenty Twenty). And from watchingContinue reading “Escapism”
Author Archives: Jake Grayson
The Light
Tim was supposed to be in bed by eight. It’s half past now. In his defence, he can’t tell time yet. And even if he could, he wouldn’t have checked. He is far too fixated on something outside. When the view from your bedroom window is just big green fields, there isn’t anything too excitingContinue reading “The Light”
The Backstory
I’ve learned the hard way that a backstory is just as important as the main story when writing a fictional novel, and I have a habit of coming up with scenarios that require a backstory more detailed than the main story itself, whether it be a specific character, a setting or the entire universe! MaybeContinue reading “The Backstory”
Jake Grayson Writes 