An Independent Publisher

I’m Doug Bayliss.

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

Talks about self-publishing amongst friends led to me publishing some books. My latest endeavor is writing about life in Colonial Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Heritage

I recently published Voyage of Providence -a fictional story of 5 immigrants who depart from Europe, and arrive in Baltimore harbor.

It’s the summer, 1776, and they travel northward towards their new home in Pennsylvania.

The first book in the series is a fascinating title, from the 1700s, I republished from the public domain. Stories of Pennsylvania, told by those who were there at the time, edited slightly, by moi, for ease of reading.

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!

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.

My song parodies are mostly adult oriented (18+). In a sense, celebrating events that helped shape my life -and they’re fun to sing!

Indie Author Insights

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  Whisker’s Instagram Story ARC
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  How to Use Social Media Arcs
  Learn how to use story arcs on social media to grow your audience.
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  AI, Reality, and Critical Thinking – A Clearer Look
  AI: A practical look at reality, reflection, and staying grounded in a digital world.
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