Hi, I’m JD. I welcome you to dive into my little cosmos on the web \’Jay Dee Gresham\’, where my dreams as an author take flight. I’m a storyteller from the heart of Texas, and I’ve got quite the tale to tell.
I grew up in a middle-class suburban town just south of Fort Worth in the bygone days of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Picture that classic American backdrop, the one that seems ripped from the pages of a coming-of-age novel. That was my stomping ground. I’ve held many jobs since those golden days, but none blossomed into an actual career. Why, you might ask? Well, I was a dreamer, perpetually lost in my thoughts, and honestly, I lacked the gumption and self-belief to chase down true success.
Fast forward to today, and I’m in my late fifties. The tables have turned somewhat, as life often has a way of doing. Now, I’m taking care of my aging parents, who, in a twist of fate, are also helping me financially. It’s a situation I’m determined to change because I believe it’s my turn to give back and be their pillar of strength.
That’s where my writer’s life takes center stage. Since middle school, the urge to write has been a whisper in my mind, but it took decades to turn up the volume. Back then, ambition and self-confidence were in short supply, but now, I’m ready to embrace the challenge. Writing is no longer a latent desire; it’s a calling I’m eagerly answering.
My goal is to craft science fiction that straddles the line between the groundedness of hard sci-fi and the narrative flexibility of soft sci-fi. It’s a thrilling tightrope to walk. In addition, I plan to pepper the site with articles that delve into the real-world science inspiring my stories, all drawn from diligent internet research or whichever resources I can get my hands on.
To aid in my quest for literary excellence, I wield tools like Grammarly for grammar checks, and I turn to OpenAI-ChatGPT (yep, the free version) for a potpourri of uses — a sounding board for ideas, a research assistant, even a proofreader or Beta Reader. Your reading experience matters to me, and these are my trusty sidekicks ensuring that my stories reach you in their best form.
With the responsibility of caring for my parents comes time constraints that make a traditional job a non-starter. So, I’m navigating through this challenge by working to monetize this website. You’ll find affiliate programs and, eventually, advertisements that I believe are worth your attention. Speaking of which, I’ve found something quite interesting in the online space. If affiliate marketing piques your interest, feel free to explore this opportunity: [https://www.wealthyaffiliate.com?a_aid=f3531e34]. It’s one of the avenues I’m venturing down to forge a path to financial independence.
Thanks ever so much for stopping by. I genuinely appreciate the time you’ve taken to join me here. May good fortune follow your path, just as I seek it on mine. Remember, in the words that have become my guiding light, ‘Good Fortune and Blessed Be’.