Now | Jay Benfield

Playing lead guitar in a band

FTL covers mainstream and faith-driven rock. In addition to local gigs, we donate play time to charity events and bring live music to locations that don’t usually get it. For the Love

Writing SFF and some nonfiction

I’m writing sci-fi, fantasy, and other flavors of fiction under a pseudonym. I plan to release my first fantasy novel into the wild in late 2025. I’m also chipping away at a nonfiction project. Stealth Mode Active

Starting a podcast for and about writers

I’m gearing up to launch a podcast that will feature interviews with published and unpublished writers of fiction. We’ll dive into origin stories, challenges, process, projects, and more. Spooning The Muse

Building an app to help writers

I’m building a web application intended to help writers (including myself) maintain momentum and get that first draft manuscript done as quickly as possible. I plan to roll out a public alpha in May 2025.

Launching a jalapeño jam empire

My wife has perfected a jalapeño jam recipe that will change your life. She’s begun selling the jam at craft shows and people love it. I’m helping her with design, marketing, and business stuff. TeenyMarie

Helping SMB and nonprofits

I’ve launched new consulting services with a focus on web strategy for creatives, founders, and changemakers. Web Strategy

Supporting open-source Splunk apps

The dvvy Chargeback, rqst Data Ops, and kvkit KV Store Toolkit apps are now freely available on GitHub. I’m currently noodling on what’s next and supporting the organizations that use them. RedFactor

Working in healthcare infosec

I lead teams of cybersecurity practitioners, developers, and data analytics engineers that defend a large healthcare enterprise and create technical solutions to solve unique operational challenges. jaybenfield