escapist vs. confrontational fiction

A while ago, I realized that I basically have two mediums when it comes to writing. I grew up on fantasy like Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia and my first novel Paradox was a YA Fantasy tale. So, fantasy has a special place in my heart. It’s my origin story. Then, when I was thirteen or fourteen-years-old I read To Save a Life by Jim and Rachel Britts, a book that chronicles one young high-schooler’s struggle with his best friend’s suicide, his girlfriend’s pregnancy, his fall...