B.K. Clay
Presents Corner of Main and Fayette
A tapestry of short stories inspired by the 1970s—an era of camaraderie, mischief, and unforgettable personalities. From the bustling energy of the Jaycee organization at its peak to hilarious escapades that could only happen in a tight-knit Appalachian town, the twelve tales blend truth with fiction in a way that will have the reader laughing, reminiscing, and even tearing up.
Stories From the Corner of Main and Fayette
Travel back to a small West Virginia town in the 1970s, where young Jaycees, big ideas, and everyday adventures shaped a whole generation. Through true-to-life tales full of humor, mishaps, and heart, B. K. Clay captures a time when community, friendship, and service really did change a life.
B. K. Clay
About The Author
“All the way with B. K. Clay!”
That was the slogan of his 1975 campaign for President of the West Virginia Jaycees and what a campaign it was! He traveled all over the state, giving speeches and exciting young men to action. He became a Jaycee in 1970 and climbed through the ranks to become chapter president and held other state offices. He was awarded the prestigious JCI Senatorship #21141 for his service. In an effort to memorialize that incredible era, he wrote a collection of short stories and combined them into his first book “Corner of Main and Fayette.”
Bob is a native of West Virginia and spent his high school years actively participating in sports as a wrestler and football first stringer. He earned a B.S. degree at WVU Institute of Technology and an M.B.A. from West Virginia College of Graduate Studies. He was named “Outstanding Young Man” in 1984.
Bob Clay
About The Author
The historians and the movie makers have done a fabulous job of archiving the 1970s.
Vietnam war, assassinations, Chicago protests, the Kent State massacre were all incidences of the troubling era.
The opposite was the music, the entertainment, the cars, and the freedom of to be young.
This is a collection of 12 short stories set in the 1970s in a small West Virginia town. The characters are young, vivacious, and adventuresome, “civic leaders” out to change the world.
These stories are a potpourri of topics ranging from irony, fun, and the new adventures of young adult discovery. Others are touching and tragic, the mirroring of life itself.
Walk with B.K. on the streets of downtown and meet the characters on the corner of Main and Fayette. ST
B. K. Clay
The 1970s Come Alive!
Each story captures a snapshot of American life during a simpler, more grounded time. The collection blends biographical fiction with historical realism, balancing humor, heartache, and reflection in equal measure. A sharp eye for detail and a compassionate understanding of human nature, Clay transports readers back to a world where neighbors knew one another, friendships were forged through shared work, and civic duty wasn’t just an idea—it was a way of life.
B. K. Clay
Where Civic Dreams and Saturday Nights Collide
These stories come from a man who actually lived the speeches, campaigns, road trips, prison visits, hat parties, and riverbank barbecues he writes about. Each chapter is rooted in real Jaycee friendships and small-town life, with all the laughter, gossip, risk, and regret that come with it. The book is easy to read in short bursts, yet leaves you thinking about leadership, loyalty, and how quickly time moves. It is both a love letter to 1970s West Virginia and a reminder that ordinary people in ordinary towns can live unforgettable lives.
B. K. Clay
About the Book
The historians and the movie makers have done a fabulous job of archiving the 1970s.
Vietnam war, assassinations, Chicago protests, the Kent State massacre were all incidences of the troubling era.
The opposite was the music, the entertainment, the cars, and the freedom of to be young.
This is a collection of 12 short stories set in the 1970s in a small West Virginia town. The characters are young, vivacious, and adventuresome, “civic leaders” out to change the world.
These stories are a potpourri of topics ranging from irony, fun, and the new adventures of young adult discovery. Others are touching and tragic, the mirroring of life itself.
Walk with B.K. on the streets of downtown and meet the characters on the corner of Main and Fayette.
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