Don Lyons

Author on Reedsy Prompts since Jul, 2020

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“THE DAY I HESITATED” by Don Lyons

I was one of thousands that came to this country from Great Britain in search of a new life. Like the others, I heard there were great opportunities in this new land. There is fresh land for farming and hunting, oceans and abundant waterways for fishing, and a myriad of trees suitable to build new homes. Although this land is already occupied by Native Americans, King Charles has given us permission to settle and occupy as much land as the eye can see. You see, just as the others, I am a British colonist, loyal to the British crown. Our firs...

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“The Town Drunk Becomes A Hero” by Don Lyons

Submitted to Contest #98

My name is Douglas Merit, and I am thirteen years old. Everyone in town has nicknamed me "Dennis" after the television and comic book star "Dennis the Menace," which I haven't a clue as to why. You see, all I ever did was dig up our next door neighbor, Mrs. Tuttles geraniums, shoot at Mr. Scott's wienie dog through his fence with my slingshot, and someone claims I pulled the school fire alarm, darn camera. I live in a small town where everybody knows everybody. Let me say it like this, we have one grocery store, one gas station, one voluntee...

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Author bio

My name is Don Lyons. I was born and raised in Illinois but now I reside in South Carolina. I am married and I'm a published author with two books to my credit. My book My Name Made A Difference is about bullying and Cyber-Bullying. I have three children and three grandchildren.