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Author: Doug Bayliss
Pet health and.adoption advocate.
Our Life With 3 Kids, 3 Dogs, & Lissencephaly
Selected stories to show how a child with a disability, Lissencephaly, did not slow us down.
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An index of everything posted.
Late One Summer
My Summer in a Gospel Group We were a small Southern gospel group — more garage band than anything polished. A keyboardist who carried the lead, a guitarist, a drummer, two other singers, and me. There was an older gentleman who’d sing a featured solo. Very moving. We weren’t great. But we had something. We…
Erica Michelle Bayliss — A Life Remembered
When Erica came into our lives, nothing unfolded the way we had imagined. The path was harder, more complicated, and often overwhelming.
Whiskers and the Missing Valentine
Whiskers the curious cat sets out on a heartfelt adventure that shows young readers how empathy and teamwork can solve even the sweetest of problems.
Whiskers Goes to School
Reader Review
“A cute and enjoyable story with adorable, vivid illustrations…”
— JulieAnn Crane, Amazon Reviewer
Whiskers’ Christmas Adventure: A Chapter Book for YA Readers
Holiday preparations take an unexpected turn when visitors arrive, and mischief follows. Whiskers steps in with patience and clever thinking.
Voyage of Providence
As the 250th anniversary of the nation approaches, Voyage of Providence offers a moving look at Pennsylvania’s history.