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Donald Jay Author Podcast

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00:09:12

Cozy Mystery’s History and Lilian Jackson Braun

Donald Jay Author Podcast ·

2025/06/19

How do the life and works of Lilian Jackson Braun, author of The Cat Who mysteries, exemplify the origins of the term “cozy mystery?”

00:16:36

My Best Friend’s Valentine (4 of 4)

Donald Jay Author Podcast ·

2024/03/04

Welcome to the final episode of a four-part podcast of me reading my short story, My Best Friend’s Valentine, for your romantic enjoyment. In the third episode, we found out what makes Evan’s swing so special, a second charm for Leah’s bracelet arrived, and one of the couple narrowly escaped being seriously injured. In this episode, Leah comes clean about her suspicions, more charms arrive, and the meaning behind them is finally revealed on Valentine’s Day.

00:17:22

My Best Friend’s Valentine (3 of 4)

Donald Jay Author Podcast ·

2024/02/25

Welcome to the third of a four-part podcast of me reading my short story, My Best Friend’s Valentine, for your romantic enjoyment. In the second episode, Mason overheard a conversation between Leah and Charlotte Flowers that crushed his planned romantic gesture while Leah took steps to test Mason’s intentions. In this episode, we find out what makes Evan’s swing so special, a second charm for Leah’s bracelet arrives, and one of the couple narrowly escapes being seriously injured.

00:12:46

My Best Friend’s Valentine (2 of 4)

Donald Jay Author Podcast ·

2024/02/18

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

00:16:20

My Best Friend’s Valentine (1 of 4)

Donald Jay Author Podcast ·

2024/02/11

My Best Friend’s Valentine: Not Romantic and The Accident is the first of a four-part series that unravels the love story between Jacob Marley’s mother, Leah Marley, and Dickens Station’s trusted general contractor and hardware store owner, Mason Carver. These two scenes set the stage for a true love story born of friendship to survive the test of misunderstanding. I also give readers a glimpse of how our favorite Christmas-themed village celebrates other holidays, in this case, Valentine’s

00:18:26

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

Donald Jay Author Podcast ·

2024/02/04

In Christmas Renewal, Scene 4: Old Joe, one of Dickens Station's 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.

00:11:29

Christmas Renewal, Scene 3: The Veteran

Donald Jay Author Podcast ·

2024/01/28

In Christmas Renewal, Scene 3: The Veteran, Lissa Dodson takes George to meet her very special friend, Troy Eldridge. Troy found a new purpose for his life after losing his leg in Afghanistan. Inspired by Troy, George begins to question his own limitations and finds a new perspective on moving forward.

00:13:53

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

Donald Jay Author Podcast ·

2024/01/21

Christmas Renewal - Scene 2: The Old Lady at the Church features a heartwarming encounter between George and a stranger, Layla, in the candle-lit Community Church. When George admires the cane Layla is carrying, she shares her inspiring story of overcoming a tragic accident, proving that strength can rise from despair. This touching moment leaves George reflecting on the alienation caused by bitterness and the restorative powers of resilience and faith.

00:10:50

Christmas Renewal, Scene 1: Cat Nap

Donald Jay Author Podcast ·

2024/01/14

My award-winning short story, Christmas Renewal, is not a Christmas tale. It’s a story of renewal offered to inspire anyone who finds themselves at a crossroads in life. So, in a sense, it’s a New Year’s story, or a “new life” story, empathizing with those of us confronted with change and reminding us of the boundless possibilities of life. 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

00:08:35

Author Reading: Marley's Curse, Chapter 1

Donald Jay Author Podcast ·

2023/05/30

In this episode, I am reading the scene from Marley’s Curse, A Dickens Station Treasure Hunt Mystery, where Jacob Marley(the good guy) meets Donovan Dawson (the bad guy) for the first time.

00:02:12

Episode 1: Elizabeth and the Toymaker Announcement

Donald Jay Author Podcast ·

2023/01/09

I’ve started book #3, Elizabeth and the Toymaker, the second book in the Dickens Station trilogy. Find out more in this short episode.

00:09:57

Episode 6: Finding My Corner of the Bookstore

Donald Jay Author Podcast ·

2022/03/09

In this episode, I briefly discuss how readers find their next exciting adventure and why authors must get to know their “ideal reader.” It’s all about finding your corner of the bookstore, which can be an adventure all its own.

00:17:43

Episode 5: Christmas in July 4 of 4

Donald Jay Author Podcast ·

2021/07/24

In this episode, I read the final two scenes of my short story, Christmas Renewal, entitled "Old Joe" and “Reunion.” This is the conclusion of a four-part series featuring Christmas Renewal.

00:12:23

Episode 4: Christmas in July 3 of 4

Donald Jay Author Podcast ·

2021/07/17

In this episode, I read the third scene of my short story, Christmas Renewal, entitled "The Veteran." This is the third in a four-part series featuring Christmas Renewal.

00:14:26

Episode 3: Christmas in July 2 of 4

Donald Jay Author Podcast ·

2021/07/10

In this episode, I read the second scene of my short story, Christmas Renewal, entitled "The Old Lady at the Church." This is the second in a four-part series featuring Christmas Renewal.

00:12:49

Episode 2: Christmas in July 1 of 4

Donald Jay Author Podcast ·

2021/07/03

In this episode, I celebrate Christmas in July and the Fourth of July by reading the first scene of my short story, Christmas Renewal, and giving away gifts. This is the first in a four-part series featuring Christmas Renewal. Today's scene is entitled "Cat Nap."

00:04:45

Episode 1: Story Concept

Donald Jay Author Podcast ·

2021/06/13

“Marley was dead, to begin with.” This episode is about the first step in my writing process, developing a concept for the story.

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