Jay was born in a suburb of New Haven, Connecticut. He moved to Detroit in the early 1980s to pursue his dream of becoming a successful rock drummer. Thank God he became an electrician, or as he puts it, “My kids would have starved!” He has three children, Shane, Corin, and Victoria, who enjoy poking fun at their dad. He is also a proud grandfather of three beautiful young ladies who happen to love their Poppa Jay! He has continued his musical endeavors through the years and began entertaining thoughts of pursuing his love for prose, starting with his first book, But Dad, a personal narrative of fatherhood. In 2023, he retired, and he and his wife, Jenine, moved to Northern Michigan, where he continues to follow his passion for writing. Project Earth is his third self-published work and his first full-length science fiction novel. He enjoys beating the drums, now governed by his aching anatomy, and is currently working on a sequel to Project Earth.