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J. Lyon Layden

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Joseph Lyon Layden is an author and musician from Savannah, Ga.

Joe's career as a musician has taken him to festivals from Georgia to Holland with world-renowned artists like Rosa King, Saskia Laroo, Dr. Dan Matrazzo, and Kristina Train.

He lives on his farm on the edge of an ancient forest, and occasionally gives a sight-seeing tour in his custom hearse.
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J. Lyon Layden It's not so terrible, they just want their story told and can be quite impatient! I can only write so fast...…moreIt's not so terrible, they just want their story told and can be quite impatient! I can only write so fast...(less)
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