Year in Review and What’s New for 2024
Happy New Year! In this post, I look back on the successes of 2023 and talk about what I have planned for you, my readers, in 2024. (Read More …)
Author: Donald Jay
Donald Jay writes cozy mystery, adventure, romance, and inspirational stories suitable for all audiences. Don brings to life eclectic and engaging characters who whisk readers off to enchanting places, challenge them with unusual puzzles and cleverly hidden clues, and inspire them to dream.
Formerly a magician, Don is also a woodworker, painter, and toymaker. His wife, Linda, says, “It’s like being married to Santa himself.” He grew up in the snowy winters of the West Virginia mountains and loves the spiritual roots, rich traditions, and festive decorations that spark the magic of Christmas. So, he often sets his stories during the Christmas season.
Don is a Virginia Tech graduate, a former first responder, and a retired hotel executive who now turns his lively imagination to entertaining readers of all ages.
Clues or Gumshoes?
When reading a mystery, do you like to follow the clues and solve the crime yourself, or enjoy the read and let the gumshoes figure it out? This inquiring writer wants to know in this edition of “Ask the Readers.” Click “Read More” to tell me what you do. (Read More …)
The Trash or The End?
If a book is letting you down, do you toss it aside in favor of another book, or do you stick with it until the end? This inquiring writer wants to know in this edition of “Ask the Readers.” Click “Read More” to tell me what you do. (Read More …)
Secrets – Now Available on Amazon!
Secrets, Florida Writers Association Collection, Volume 15, featuring my short story, The Toyshop’s Secret, as one of the publication’s Person of Renown Author Ben Sharpton’s top ten selected pieces, is now available for purchase on Amazon.com. Click “Read More” for the details. (Read More …)
Seeking Purple Prose
I’m starting a new segment on the Donald Jay Author blog called “Ask the Readers,” where you, the readers, share your experience and expertise as a reader with me, the writer. This week we’re “Seeking Purple Prose.” I’m anxious to hear your reactions when an author’s writing style interferes with your reading enjoyment. Click “Read More” to join the fun. (Read More …)
DSDT Special Edition: October Events 2023
There’s a rumor about Old Joe and Halloween you won’t want to miss, along with a review of the fun events happening at Dickens Station in October. Click “Read More” to check out this Dickens Station Daily Telegraph Article with all the details. (Read More …)
National Daughters Day
In this article, I share some things you may not know about Cynthia (we call her Cindy) because of her contributions to my writing and the imaginary worlds and characters that followed. (Read More …)
I Found A Christmas Book Club
I found a book club. And not just any book club, a book club for people who enjoy reading stories set at Christmas. Does this sound like me, or what? Click “Read More” to find out all about it and possibly join us. (Read More …)
Welcome to the Burrr Months! – Part 2
The fans have spoken. I’m back in the shop, and I have a game for you. Can you tell which cartoon character this Christmas ornament is? Click “Read More” and tell me your guess. Follow Donald Jay on Facebook this week for more pics and more clues. (Read More …)
Welcome to the Burrr Months!
Santa is looking for a little motivation to make Christmas ornaments this year, so he needs to hear from you. Click “Read More” to let Santa know you care. (Read More …)