How Jay Ingleston Emotionally Connects With Readers | Buying Local #74

In episode 74 of the Buying Local podcast, Author Jay Ingleston returns to the show to talk about his latest book, “Just for Today: Small Words for Heavy Days”, his evolving writing process, and the emotional impact of creating work centered around grief, growth, and connection. The conversation dives into everything from self-publishing and AI tools to the challenges of writing fiction and the mindset shifts that have shaped his career.Find Jay Ingleston and his books on Amazon, and follow him on social media by searching “Jay Ingleston” for his latest writing and content.0:00 Intro and Jay’s return to the show2:00 Audiobooks, AI voices, and recording struggles4:00 Writing challenges, dyslexia, and early books6:00 Commas, punctuation, and evolving as a writer8:00 Using AI for editing and proofreading10:00 How Jay’s writing process has changed over time12:00 Editing struggles and maintaining story continuity14:00 Writing fiction vs. quote-based books17:00 Developing his psychological thriller19:00 Burnout, breaks, and the writing grind21:00 The emotional impact of “The Dad Clock”23:00 Letting go of outcomes and mindset shifts26:00 Grief, loss, and personal experiences shaping writing28:00 Reading excerpts from Just for Today30:00 How the grief book came together33:00 Book performance, rankings, and validation36:00 Self-publishing challenges and Amazon process38:00 TikTok growth and content strategy40:00 Where to find Jay and closing thoughts