Author • Storyteller • Creative

Jay
McCarthy

Blue Jay Writings

A second act — putting creative ideas on paper

Jay McCarthy
Jay McCarthy

The Second Act

After a fulfilling career in engineering and sales, I discovered a new calling — putting creative ideas on paper. Writing became my second act, a way to channel decades of experience, observation, and imagination into stories worth telling.

Blue Jay Writings is where those stories live. It's my stake in the ground on the World Wide Web — a place to showcase my writing and share the projects I'm working on with anyone willing to read along.

I am an author. My business is simply putting my creative ideas on paper and hoping that many will enjoy those words.

What I Do

Creative Writing

Crafting stories that draw on a lifetime of experience — from engineering floors to sales meetings to the quiet moments in between.

Storytelling

Turning real-world observations and imagination into narratives that resonate. Every story has a truth at its core.

The Craft

Approaching writing with the same discipline that defined a career in engineering — structure, revision, and relentless improvement.

New Perspectives

A second act brings fresh eyes. Decades of professional experience become fuel for creative work that feels grounded and authentic.

Passion Projects

Writing isn't just a profession — it's a calling. Each project is a labor of love, crafted with care and intention.

Current Projects

Current Novel
In Progress

Fiction

Current Novel

A work in progress — drawing on years of experience to craft a story that bridges the worlds of industry and imagination.

Short Stories Collection
In Progress

Short Fiction

Short Stories Collection

A growing collection of short stories exploring themes of reinvention, second chances, and the courage to start something new.

Essays & Reflections
Ongoing

Non-Fiction

Essays & Reflections

Personal essays reflecting on the journey from engineering and sales to the written word — lessons learned along the way.

Let's Connect

Whether you're interested in my writing, want to collaborate, or just want to say hello — I'd love to hear from you.

835 Paxon Hollow Road, Media PA 19063