Ronald Jackson Lay, C. Ph. D., D.D. was born in Franklin, Indiana on Thanksgiving Day - November 27, 1947. Currently he is living in St. Cloud, Florida. He comes from a Christian home and family. Many of these values are reflected in his writings.

Having an artistic background, he is an international medalist winner in painting: an ordained priest:  "Archbishop" a member of the Academy of American Poets, as well as a member of the Faith and Philosophy Society. He was also listed in "Who's Who in America, 2014"

His graduate education includes Antioch University, University of Central Florida and the Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ Seminary. Dr. Lay later served as a professor of Worship Studies at this seminary.

He received Doctor of Divinity and the Jerusalem Cross medal for artwork done for this church.

R.J. Lay began writing about two years ago and discovered poetry to be a new and exciting form of expression.

When not writing or painting, Dr. Lay enjoys when possible: reading, playing the piano, fishing,

and spending time in his beloved Indiana.