Jake Hall is a freelance writer based in Sheffield, England. They’re the author of The Art of Drag (2020) and Shoulder to Shoulder (2024), shortlisted for the 2025 Bread and Roses Prize.
In what ways does nature inspire or inform your work?
The fluidity and diversity of nature informs my work; it challenges me to think about systems in broader and more holistic terms, to support the activists fighting to preserve nature, and when I’m actually writing, nature brings a sense of peace, serenity and a clarity of mind that I’ll always find invaluable.
What does it mean to you to be part of a thriving ecosystem?
To me, being part of a thriving ecosystem means working both in collaboration and in solidarity with others, each playing our own role in sustaining and nurturing broad webs of connection.
