I’m Doug Bayliss.
Earlier in life, my friends nicknamed me “Keyboard” because I was the person they called when something technical needed fixing. I spent nearly thirty years working with computers.
Now retired, I write stories that invite readers to discover the quiet adventures waiting just beyond the page.
My work includes early reader and middle-grade fiction for children and families, as well as memoir and reflective poetry for adults. While the tone may differ, all of these books share the same roots: curiosity, resilience, and a desire to tell honest stories.
Works of Fiction and Reflection
Through each child’s story, I hope to offer young readers the chance to dream big, explore freely, and hold onto the magic that lives in all our hearts.
Alongside these playful tales, I also write for adults. My memoirs and introspective poetry explore memory, meaning, and quiet transformation. These works are more reflective, yet they come from the same place: a desire to witness life honestly and offer something sincere in return.
Whether lighthearted or thoughtful, each book invites readers to pause, reflect, and feel something true.
Start Here
- Enchanted Horizons: Where Adventure Meets the UnknownOur journey begins with my Early Reader Books, filled with playful characters, big imagination, and heartwarming lessons for young readers and families.
- My Catalog of BooksThese are all of my published books. I do really appreciate all of the support I’ve received, positive and constructive, and I can’t wait to see what Adventures are next.
- Songs UnfinishedAt its heart, this is a story about resilience that does not announce itself. It is found in small acts of endurance, in creativity that persists despite limitation
- Stories of PennsylvaniaFrom the bravery of Quaker settlers standing firm against persecution to the heartwarming stories of families building a new life in a land of promise.
- The Bronto Brothers: Time-traveling Dinosaurs Spreading Music & MayhemA real dinosaur species inspires each band member, but with a musical twist. For example, Axe Raptor rocks the electric guitar, and T-Rhythm brings soulful tunes with his acoustic strings.
- Whiskers’ Adventures: Charming Early Chapter Books for KidsYou’ve stumbled into the Whiskers Adventure Series: a world where cats solve puzzles, books lead to treasure maps, and games might teach you something (gasp).
I have a newfound appreciation for my friends who express themselves in the fine arts and music industry. The rewards are real, but so is the effort. Often demanding the focus of a full-time job!
Thank you for visiting.
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