J.M. Lyon was born on Mt. Pleasant in Freeville, NY. She grew up exploring more than 100 acres of rich forest filled with streams, ponds and abundant animal life. After being homeschooled each morning, J.M. could often be found clearing old trails or collecting kindling wood for the home fire.
At just thirteen-years-old, J.M. attended a local community college as one of the youngest attendees ever. Later, she transferred to an Ivy League university where she earned a Bachelors degree in Business Science.
It was quickly apparent after graduating from the university that J.M. did not belong in the corporate world. Happy to be leaving cubicles, progress reports and fax machine errors behind, she returned home. That same day, Mt. Pleasant Woodworks was born.
J.M. Lyon is also an author, painter, kayaker, scuba diver, and an avid reader. She continues to live on Mt. Pleasant with her two dogs, four cats, and her mouse, Brisbey.