Write Escape: How One Actor Coped with Covid

On March 16, 2020, the lights went out, and John Griffiths was about to step out on stage at the Waterside in Aylesbury. Covid had caused the cancellation of the show. To fill the artistic hole left by the loss of performing, John started each morning with three Ps: a prayer, a poem, and a psalm. This inspired him to write a daily blog, which eventually led to the creation of the book "The Write Escape." The book spans the Ides of March to the Ides of September and covers a variety of subjects and styles, including epigrams, limericks, haikus, obituaries, anecdotes, recipes, and sports reports. It features historical figures such as Queen Elizabeth II, Florence Nightingale, Nelson Mandela, and Louis Pasteur, as well as writers such as Shakespeare, Byron, Oscar Wilde, Ogden Nash, Dylan Thomas, Wordsworth, Masefield, Betjeman, and Duffy. The overall tone of the book is one of hope and faith in the human spirit to adapt, persevere, and survive.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 184 pages
Publication date: 28 August 2021
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

Early in the first Lockdown, John Griffiths found himself grappling with the void left by the absence of performing arts. While he busied himself with household chores to fill the void, he yearned for the creative fulfillment that came with performing. Determined to kickstart his artistic journey, John embarked on a daily routine that began with three Ps: prayer, poetry, and psalm. The abundance of reading ignited his creative juices, and he began to pen a daily blog. Encouraged by the positive response he received, John decided to compile his writings into a book.

Spanning from the Ides of March to the Ides of September, the book encompasses a diverse range of subjects and styles. It features epigrams, limericks, haikus, obituaries, anecdotes, recipes, and sports reports. Among the notable figures encountered in these pages are Her Majesty the Queen, Florence Nightingale, Nelson Mandela, Louis Pasteur, Ben Stokes, Kenny Dalglish, and renowned writers such as Shakespeare, Byron, Oscar Wilde, Ogden Nash, Dylan Thomas, Wordsworth, Masefield, Betjeman, and Duffy. The book also delves into the memories of school days, holidays, festivals, anniversaries, weddings, and, unfortunately, funerals.

However, despite the somber themes, the overarching tone of the book is one of hope and unwavering faith in the resilience of the human spirit. It serves as a testament to the indomitable human drive to adapt, persevere, and survive in the face of adversity. John Griffiths' writing invites readers to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and embrace the future with a renewed sense of optimism and determination.

Weight: 232g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800463820