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Joan Livingston is the author of novels for adults and young readers.

She has completed seven books so far in her mystery series featuring Isabel Long, a longtime journalist who becomes an amateur P.I. They are: Chasing the Case, Redneck's Revenge, Checking the Traps, Killing the Story. Working the Beat, Following the Lead, and Missing the Deadline. Her Hilltown Books include The Sweet Spot, The Sacred Dog, and Northern Comfort.

An award-winning journalist, Joan started as a reporter covering the hilltowns of Western Massachusetts. She was an editor, columnist, and the managing editor of The Taos News, which won numerous state and national awards during her tenure. Her last gig was the Pioneer Valley Editor-in-Chief overseeing the Greenfield
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Joan Livingston I once had a 25-year-old writer's block. But then again I was raising six kids. The block broke a bit when I became a reporter. Then when I become an …moreI once had a 25-year-old writer's block. But then again I was raising six kids. The block broke a bit when I became a reporter. Then when I become an editor, I started writing fiction. You can check out some of the books I published at Author.to/JoanLivingston. So far, so good.(less)
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Chasing The Case (Isabel Lo...

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Killing the Story (Isabel L...

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WIP: The Talking Table

I did not intend to write a Young Adult book when I started The Talking Table, but as the words came and the story evolved, there it was. I was a bit mystified and a little torn, but I told myself why not. And not so secretly, I still hope the story, its characters, and setting will appeal to Adult readers.

The story is told by Vivien Winslow, who wants to be reunited with her father Graham Winslow

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“There's writing and then there's the business of writing. Got the first one down. Still figuring on the second. How about you?”
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