Ask the Author with Jay Byron
TT: How long have you been writing? What interested you about it?
JB: I've been writing since about fifth grade starting with fiction inspired by my favorite books. I liked to write mystery and drama, and as time went on, I liked the feeling of personal connection in stories. Then, I started putting that into my writing as much as I could because it was something I wanted to focus on. I loved the wholesome feeling of true connection.
TT: What inspired you to write this piece(s)?
JB: This story was based on the struggles of nonbinary and/or trans people as they enter a new era in their life. Even the smallest things change drastically and can cause a greater anxiety than what they had before. I was lucky to be accepted when I first came out, but the true fear is having your expectations be swayed.
TT: Is this similar or different to other things you’ve written? How so?
JB: This sort of style is something I write often. I like the realistic feeling of stories since I can integrate myself in the world more easily. This style focuses a lot on human emotion, what causes it, and what comes out of it.
TT: Who is your favorite author or writer? What do you like about their work?
JB: One of my favorite writers is a playwright named Annie Baker. What I like about her work the most is that most of her writing is hyperrealism. It's very interesting to read, but even more interesting to watch. As an acting major, I find her writing style to be incredibly inspiring since it's so intricate and detailed in order to be hyper-realistic on stage.
TT: How long have you been writing? What interested you about it?
JB: I've been writing since about fifth grade starting with fiction inspired by my favorite books. I liked to write mystery and drama, and as time went on, I liked the feeling of personal connection in stories. Then, I started putting that into my writing as much as I could because it was something I wanted to focus on. I loved the wholesome feeling of true connection.
TT: What inspired you to write this piece(s)?
JB: This story was based on the struggles of nonbinary and/or trans people as they enter a new era in their life. Even the smallest things change drastically and can cause a greater anxiety than what they had before. I was lucky to be accepted when I first came out, but the true fear is having your expectations be swayed.
TT: Is this similar or different to other things you’ve written? How so?
JB: This sort of style is something I write often. I like the realistic feeling of stories since I can integrate myself in the world more easily. This style focuses a lot on human emotion, what causes it, and what comes out of it.
TT: Who is your favorite author or writer? What do you like about their work?
JB: One of my favorite writers is a playwright named Annie Baker. What I like about her work the most is that most of her writing is hyperrealism. It's very interesting to read, but even more interesting to watch. As an acting major, I find her writing style to be incredibly inspiring since it's so intricate and detailed in order to be hyper-realistic on stage.