Joseph Monninger (October 28, 1953 – January 1, 2025) was an American writer and Professor of English at Plymouth State University.

[1] In his youth, Monninger was a Peace Corps volunteer.

[3] In 2021, Monninger, a non-smoker, was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer.

[4] His book Goodbye To Clocks Ticking is a memoir of the first year after diagnosis.

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