Sharon Lyon's Bio

Sharon Lyon is an author, geologist, and science educator. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in geology from The College of William and Mary, and a Master of Science degree in geology from The University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. Ms. Lyon has worked as a paleontologist, a petroleum geologist, an environmental scientist, and a Professor of Physical Sciences (now retired). Fossil Woman and Fossil Thief are #1 Amazon Best Sellers. Fossil Woman is an IBPA Ben Franklin silver award winner. Her third book, Living Fossil, will launch on March 4, 2026.

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