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Illustration of Doug Bayliss wearing his spirit hat.
Doug Bayliss

Since an early retirement in 2019, I’ve been re-visiting my favorite subject from school: Creative Writing.

Talks about book publishing amongst friends led to me self publishing a memoir, and I haven’t looked back.

My latest project is writing about life in Colonial Pennsylvania, under the series name Pennsylvania Heritage.

Pennsylvania Heritage

  • Voyage of Providence -a fictional story of 5 immigrants who depart from Europe, and arrive in Baltimore harbor in the summer of 1776.
  • Stories of Pennsylvania, told by those who were there at the time, alongside William Penn. Edited slightly, from the public domain, to modernize the language for ease of reading.

Works of Fiction and Personal Reflection

While the tone may differ, all of my works share the same roots: curiosity, resilience, and a desire to share the reaches of my imagination.

Alongside the childish tales, I also write for adults. My memoirs and introspective poetry explore memory, meaning, and thought provoking transformation. Find them under Short Works.

My song parodies are somewhat adult oriented, celebrating events that occured during my life! My song lyrics are under the heading Versifications.

I have a newfound appreciation for my friends who express themselves in the fine arts. The rewards are real, but so is the effort. Often demanding the commitment and focus of a full-time job!

Serene lake at dawn with reflections

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