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Joanne Liggan

 

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First name
Joanne
Last name
Liggan
 

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Pen Name
Joanne Liggan
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Bio
Award-winning author of fiction and nonfiction including a suspense family saga trilogy and Bible study commentary. Writing instructor and founder of the Hanover Writers Club (since 2003) and the Hanover Book Festival (since 2006). Member of VWC for over 25 years.
 

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Chapter Information

VWC Chapter (if any)
Hanover Writers
 

Speakers' Bureau

Speaker Area(s) of Writing Expertise
  • Craft
  • Fiction (long form)
  • Fiction (short form)
  • Non-fiction (inspirational)
  • Publishing
Other Topic(s) of Expertise
Award winning short fiction and non-fiction
Contact email
joliggan@gmail.com
 

Poems, Novels, Plays, or other Works

Work 1 - Title
Heir of Deception
Work 1 - Genre
(Fiction & Literature) Mystery & Crime
Work 1 - Genre (Other)
Book 1 of family saga trilogy
Work 1 - Cover
Work 1 - Description
Based on the reality of our actions having far-reaching consequences, Heir of Deception is the beginning of a family saga trilogy. Rachel Brittain's life, by no fault of her own, is turned upside down by things her parents did before she was even born; things that seemed harmless at the time, but came back to haunt her and threatened to destroy her life. Rachel is the heir of her parents' deception, but there are others caught in this web of dishonesty, and one of them is willing to commit murder.
Work 2 - Title
Air of Truth
Work 2 - Genre
(Fiction & Literature) Mystery & Crime
Work 2 - Genre (Other)
Book 2 of family saga trilogy
Work 2 - Cover
Work 2 - Description
It's 25 years later, and Rachel's daughter, Brianna, is now searching for her place in the world. In her journey, she encounters a world where things are not always as they appear. On a trip to New Mexico in an attempt to escape her troubles at home, she stumbles into situations filled with espionage, UFO's, unusual belief systems, and questionable friendships. Although Air of Truth is shrouded in mystery, from the mist emerges a love story; love between friends, family, man and God, and man and woman.
Work 3 - Title
Err at Sea
Work 3 - Genre
(Fiction & Literature) Mystery & Crime
Work 3 - Genre (Other)
Book 3 of family saga trilogy
Work 3 - Cover
Work 3 - Description
The family saga continues as Jacob Garrison prepares to leave his college years and begin his promising career as a professional baseball player and plans his future with the love of his life. Many of the family members introduced in the previous two books return and join Jacob and his fiancée on a cruise ship to celebrate their engagement. The year is 2030, and Jacob's seemingly perfect life is shattered by an abduction during their cruise to Bermuda.
Work 4 - Title
FACTS New Testament Bible Study Series/Book 1
Work 4 - Genre
(Nonfiction) Christianity
Work 4 - Genre (Other)
The first of a 7-part series of New Testament studies.
Work 4 - Cover
Work 4 - Description
Journey through the New Testament, exploring the period and setting in which the letters were written, as well as the circumstances of the authors when they wrote them. This series begins with the earliest written letters, following their writers through their travels and trials until the last book was composed. Each verse is explained in context with the times in an attempt to stay true to the author's intent. Book 1 includes studies of the books of James, Letters to the Thessalonians, Galatians, and Letters to the Corinthians.
Work 5 - Title
FACTS New Testament Bible Study Series/Book 2
Work 5 - Genre
(Nonfiction) Christianity
Work 5 - Genre (Other)
The second of a 7-part series of New Testament studies.
Work 5 - Cover
Work 5 - Description
In this second book of the series we continue our journey through the New Testament, exploring the period and setting in which the letters were written, as well as the circumstances of the authors when they wrote them. This series of studies began with the earliest written letters, following the writers through their travels and trials, and will end with the last book composed. Each verse is explained in context with the times in an attempt to stay true to the author’s intent. Book 2 includes studies of Romans, Philemon, Colossians, Ephesians, and Philippians.
 

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Additional Works
F.A.C.T.S. - A New Testament Bible Study Guide - Books 3 & 4:
The study continues with the Gospels of Luke and Mark in Book 3 and Acts and 1 Peter in Book 4.
Published 2021 and 2022
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