Welcome to My Author’s Page
I’m Doug Bayliss, a Pennsylvania author with a love of storytelling, a curious mind, and a soft spot for characters who find adventure in unexpected places.
Meet a curious cat in Whiskers’ Adventures, follow two courageous friends through the Billy and Mia Mysteries, or enjoy the humor and adventures of the Bronto Brothers comic strip. You’ll also find family stories, historical fiction, personal reflections, and poetry.
Take a look around—there’s always another story waiting to be discovered.
Billy and Mia Mysteries
What begins with two curious children exploring the countryside grows into a world of hidden treasure, coastal secrets, distant castles, and adventures in the sky. Follow Billy and Mia as they grow up together, facing mysteries that test their courage, strengthen their friendship, and lead them somewhere unexpected.
What Readers Are Saying
“Well written and excellent book to share with tweens.”
— Amazon reader review of The Night Lift, May 20, 2026
“This is an easy-to-read, fast-paced book.”
— Reader review excerpt for The Night Lift
Whiskers’ Adventures
Meet Whiskers, a curious white cat with a talent for finding extraordinary adventures. Alongside Lily, Max, and their otherworldly friend Zoe, Whiskers discovers that even an ordinary day can hold a little magic.
These illustrated stories bring together friendship, kindness, gentle humor, and the wonder of discovery—perfect for young readers and families who enjoy sharing an adventure.
What Readers Are Saying
“A cute and enjoyable story with adorable, vivid illustrations…”
— Amazon reader review of The Rainbow Egg
“This was a lovely and sweet story children will love to read.”
— Gingerwood, Booksprout review of The Star-Spangled Sky, July 20, 2026
The Brontos Comic Strip
A bunch of dinosaurs, an unpredictable time portal, and plenty of opportunities for things to go sideways. Join the Brontos as they stumble into strange places, discover big ideas, and find humor along the way.
From the depths of the ocean to unexpected moments in history, there’s always another adventure—and another reason to wonder where that portal will take them next.
Brontos Bill of Rights Workbooks
Become a Bill of Rights Explorer! The Brontos help young learners explore the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution through friendly illustrations and examples they can understand.
These printable workbooks include vocabulary, then-and-now comparisons, activities, and a Rights Explorer Certificate of Achievement. A helpful resource for families, homeschoolers, and classrooms.
About Me
After a career in finance and information technology, I returned to a lifelong love of creative writing. These days, I write children’s adventures, mysteries, historical fiction, and stories drawn from my own life—with curiosity, humor, and a little wonder along the way.
Personal Narratives, Poetry & Reflections
Some stories come from imagination. Others come from the moments we carry with us. Here I share memories of family and working life, poems about love and loss, and reflections on the everyday experiences that continue to shape me.