Hi! I'm Mr. Jay - best selling author, and founder of OakieBees.com (this site). 

I am passionate about books and writing, and love that I can share that passion with others - particularly kids. Because when it comes to my work, the only thing I enjoy more than writing new stories is visiting schools and libraries and reading them to children of all ages. There's nothing better than knowing that I've been even a small part of instilling a love of books in little kids, especially as they are barraged by smart phones, video games and other distractions. 

My books are meant to be fun, character-driven and entertaining, with beautiful artwork by some of then most talented illustrators in the industry. And each has a moral, or lesson that I believe is important for kids to learn at an early age, ranging from friendship, self-confidence and perseverance to keeping a positive attitude and thinking critically. 

I currently live in New Jersey, and draw much of my inspiration from my wife, Amanda, and my two kids, Bria and Oakland.