Get in Touch: An Old Writer’s Inbox
At 77, I’ve learned the difference between communication that matters and digital noise. If you want to contact Chet Day, the horror writer behind Halo and the other books on this site, you’re in the right place.
I actually read my email–every message–because I’m old-fashioned enough to believe that when someone takes time to write, they deserve a real response from the actual author. No assistant, no automated system, just me.
Response Time Reality
I’m not compulsive about email any longer, though I used to be. These days, I’m usually writing, reading, or taking long walks in rural North Carolina where I think about stories and remember my wife Ellen. So expect a response within a few days, not a few hours.
When I do respond, it’ll be me actually writing to you, not some assistant or AI (though I do appreciate the irony of that statement given my recent collaboration experiments).
Want to Follow the Journey?
By the way, I have plenty of untold stories…
Stories about what it’s like to navigate life at this age (spoiler: it’s weird, wonderful, and occasionally terrifying). And stories about collaborating with AI to write books in ways that would have seemed like science fiction when I started putting words on paper. Stories about the daily realities, unexpected surprises, and hard-won wisdom that comes from three-quarters of a century on this planet.
If you’re curious about authentic aging, writing innovation, or just enjoy good storytelling from someone who’s been around the block, subscribe to my weekly newsletter “Old Man Still Got Stories.” I promise to make it worth your time.
Thank You
Every reader who downloads The October Testimonies, every person who takes a chance on an old writer with crazy plans, every bit of encouragement along the way–you’re all part of proving that it’s never too late to chase your dreams and live a happy, healthy, and productive life.
Whether I can keep banging on my keyboard into my 80s or not, you’re witnessing someone who refuses to go quietly into that good night. Thanks for being part of the journey.
Email me at chetday at gmail.com