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My Best Friend’s Valentine (2 of 4)

Dickens Station Short Stories, Donald Jay Author PodcastPosted on by Donald Jay

Here’s the second of a four-part podcast of me reading my short story, My Best Friend’s Valentine, for your romantic enjoyment. In the first episode, we discovered that Mason Carver has feelings for Jacob Marley’s mother, Leah, but that Leah believes Mason’s attention is born of duty and loyalty to Leah’s deceased husband, Evan. In this episode, Mason overhears a conversation between Leah and Charlotte Flowers that crushes his planned romantic gesture while Leah takes steps to test Mason’s intentions. (Read More …)

My Best Friend’s Valentine (1 of 4)

Dickens Station Short Stories, Donald Jay Author PodcastPosted on by Donald Jay

Happy Valentine’s Day, Dickens Stationers! For your romantic enjoyment, here’s a brand new, first of a four-part podcast of me reading my short story, My Best Friend’s Valentine. This tale unravels the love story between Jacob Marley’s mother, Leah Marley, and Dickens Station’s trusted general contractor and hardware store owner, Mason Carver. I also thought you might enjoy a glimpse of how our favorite Christmas-themed village celebrates other holidays, in this case, Valentine’s Day. (Read More …)

Christmas Renewal, Scene 4: Old Joe and Scene 5: Reunion

Dickens Station Short Stories, Donald Jay Author PodcastPosted on by Donald Jay

In Christmas Renewal, Scene 4: Old Joe, one of Dickens Stations more colorful characters takes George on an excursion into the railroader’s past to a fateful night that redirected George’s life, all the while revealing a new path forward into a meaningful retirement. In Christmas Renewal, Scene 5: Reunion, George is reunited with his family, and a remarkable revelation from his granddaughter Sophie mends George’s heart and breathes new life into his soul. Truly a Christmas Renewal. (Read More …)

Christmas Renewal, Scene 2: The Old Lady at the Church

Dickens Station Short Stories, Donald Jay Author PodcastPosted on by Donald Jay

The podcast “Christmas Renewal – Scene 2: The Old Lady at the Church” features a heartwarming encounter between George and Layla in a candle-lit church. Layla shares her inspiring story of overcoming a tragic accident, proving that strength can rise from despair. This touching moment leaves George reflecting on the power of resilience and faith. (Read More …)

Christmas Renewal, Scene 1: Cat Nap

Dickens Station Short Stories, Donald Jay Author PodcastPosted on by Donald Jay

My award-winning short story, Christmas Renewal, is not a Christmas tale. I publish it in January because it’s really a New Year’s story intended to inspire my readers as they contemplate the possibilities of a new year. May you find a sense of renewal within you as you reflect on George Gandy’s evening of rediscovery and renewal. This is the first in a four-part series featuring Christmas Renewal. Today’s scene is entitled “Cat Nap.” (Read More …)

Clues or Gumshoes?

Ask The ReadersPosted on by Donald Jay

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?

Ask The ReadersPosted on by Donald Jay

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!

General BlogPosted on by Donald Jay

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 …)