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Jay Payleitner is a national speaker and best-selling author of easy-to-read, hard-to-put-down, make-you-think books

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Really, I'm just a storyteller.

In more than 40 books and having spoken to audiences in 20 states, I'm humbled to say my stories deliver unexpected takeaways that often change lives.

Dads connect with their kids. Marriages are strengthened. Grandparents make lifelong connections. God’s plan unfolds. Optimism sneaks in.

If you're a regular reader, you should know my latest book is a bit of a departure.  Happy Semiquincentennial, America! is the funnest and only souvenir you need to celebrate America's 250th birthday.

This sturdy 4-color coffee table book with almost 100 photos is equal parts travelogue, trivia book, history book, owner's manual, and love letter to the USA.  Entries range from Route 66 and California Redwoods to Mister Rogers, Red Solo Cups, Friday Night Football, Teddy Bears, Gettysburg, Slinkys, and Chicago-style Hot Dogs.

As a surprise, I snuck in photos of all eight of our grandkids. Also, the page saluting the Alamo includes a pic of Rita and me riding Segways in San Antoinio!

Really, it's all about falling in love with America again. Because this land, entrusted to us, is still the place we all want to call home.

All that, and somehow it's less than twenty bucks.

IF YOU DON'T BUY THIS BOOK, THE BRITISH WIN!

 

 

Looking for your next good read or someone to keynote an event? My books and talks cover a lot of ground. Let's chat.

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HOW TO FALL BACK IN LOVE WITH AMERICA.  

Happy Semiquin-centennial, America!

A patriotic (and slightly snarky) tribute to our amazing, quirky nation.  Are you ready for America's 250th birthday?

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Jay's Newest Release written with his daughter, Rae anne!

Girl Dad 

My daughter and I provide point-counterpoint to help Girl Dads everywhere better love, support, and relate to their daughters. You'll cherish this labor of love.

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a 90-day devotional. Foreword by josh McDowell.

A Grand Way to Live

Think of this devotional as a gift to yourself...and your grandchildren you love so much. 

"The mission of marriage is to help each other chase your dreams."

"As indicated by the title, this book is about Jesus. But the main character is you."

"Every kid’s first hero is their father. It's up to you to keep earning that title every season of life."

"What if God wrote your bucket list?"

"God wants you living in your sweet spot. If you can dance, dance. If you can plant, plant. If you can lead, lead. If you can hug, hug."

"One day you will look back on your life and it will all make sense, but for now you’ll just have to trust Me."

"The boy saw the flat world for exactly what it was: A momentary threshold to the rest of eternity."

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Best Selling Author

More than 40 books published and 3/4 million sold.

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National Speaker

Any group. Any time. Covering a lot of ground.

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“With an enjoyable, non-preachy approach, Jay Payleitner gently challenges us to get out of our own way. A great read and a great blessing.”

- Ken Blanchard, author of The One Minute Manager and Lead Like Jesus

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