The DNA of Democracy

Richard C. Lyons is the award-winning author behind “The DNA
of Democracy,” Volume 1 of the “Shadows of the Acropolis” series released on May 14,
2019. His first book, “But By Chance of War” (2012) won a Nautilus Book Award and a
Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award. His education took him through the
University of North Texas and a graduate career at Southern Methodist University.
Lyons has been an avid admirer of the written word, which led him to literary pursuits as
a poet, essayist and screenwriter. Professionally, Lyons has been involved in printing,
publishing, stage and television production throughout his professional career.