About Joan Leotta — A Pittsburgh native, Joan is an author and story performer. Her books include, Giulia Goes to War, Book One of the Legacy of Honor Series, Tales Through Time: Women of the South, The Complete Guide to the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, Massachusetts, and others for chldren and adults.
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She writes fiction, non-fiction (food, travel, profiles) and poetry and enjoys life with her husband in Calabash , NC, with occasional forays to her home of more than 40 years, the Northern VA area,where her daughter still lives. Common threads in all of her writing are food and love of family. Her performances include one woman shows of women in the Civil War and colonial times and folktale stagings that stress understanding among diverse cultures. She loves to teach writing and performing. More: joanleotta.wordpress.com
Joan is a member of the Writers of Chantilly. Be sure to listen to her podcast interview with the club’s president Nick Bruner that was recorded at the 2025 annual holiday event at Elaine’s Literary Salon. Learn more about the writing group here: writersofchantilly.blogspot.com • Check out the Salon here: ElainesLiterarySalon.com
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