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Author: Doug Bayliss

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billy and mia studying a treasure map.

Pinewood Ravine – Curse of the Lost Treasure

Posted on March 12, 2026May 7, 2026 by Doug Bayliss

Perfect for readers who love action, mystery, and heartfelt moments,  Pinewood Ravine: Curse of the Lost Treasure -Color This is the Second Edition, re-released in color! Pinewood Ravine: Curse of the Lost Treasure – Noir When two adventurous kids, Billy and Mia, stumble upon an old treasure map hidden in an abandoned railcar, they embark…

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As the plane lifted off, the earth shrank away, and Billy’s imagination soared. The patchwork of fields, rivers, and tiny houses stretched out beneath them like a quilt, stitched together by winding roads and sparkling streams.

Billy & Mia Mysteries: A Prequel – Little Wings, Big Dreams

Posted on March 12, 2026May 7, 2026 by Doug Bayliss

This is my first book. Started out loosely as a memoire. Who knew that Billy and Mia would turn into an adventure series! As the plane lifted off, the earth shrank away, and Billy’s imagination soared. The patchwork of fields, rivers, and tiny houses stretched out beneath them like a quilt, stitched together by winding…

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Whiskers the cat looking at a heart-shaped constellation.

Whiskers and the Missing Valentine

Posted on March 12, 2026May 7, 2026 by Doug Bayliss

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.

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Cartoon cat looking out back window of a school bus.

Whiskers Goes to School

Posted on March 12, 2026May 7, 2026 by Doug Bayliss

Reader Review
“A cute and enjoyable story with adorable, vivid illustrations…”
— JulieAnn Crane, Amazon Reviewer

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Whiskers, lily and max by christmas tree

Whiskers’ Christmas Adventure: A Chapter Book for YA Readers

Posted on March 12, 2026May 7, 2026 by Doug Bayliss

Holiday preparations take an unexpected turn when visitors arrive, and mischief follows. Whiskers steps in with patience and clever thinking.

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the ocean providence

Voyage of Providence

Posted on March 12, 2026May 7, 2026 by Doug Bayliss

As the 250th anniversary of the nation approaches, Voyage of Providence offers a moving look at Pennsylvania’s history.

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Image reflecting God of life.

God of Life

Posted on March 7, 2026April 25, 2026 by Doug Bayliss

Before I was born you knew me. You gazed on me with love and rocked me in the arms of hope.

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Nice to see you too in an old office at a modern elevator.

Two Knives

Posted on March 6, 2026April 25, 2026 by Doug Bayliss

A short work about two confrontations—one involving steel, the other exposure—and what remains after the doors close.

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Two children standing at the edge of a galaxy looking at multicolored glowing buildings.

Whiskers’ Adventures: The Rainbow Egg

Posted on March 4, 2026March 31, 2026 by Doug Bayliss

Something unusual appeared beneath the park hedges… and Whiskers heard it first.
My latest manuscript, The Rainbow Egg, is finished and moving into illustration.

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Sky Manor Airport in the 1960s. Inspiration for "Little Wings, Big Dreams," my first book!

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