As a published author, Milligan has six books in print, which includes a fiction detective series, a biographical novel promoting organ donor awareness, a young adult fiction promoting self-esteem in adolescents and a book of poetry.  He is the recipient of two national poetry awards: the International Pen Award and Poet of Merit and the Editors Preference Award.  His inspirational poem “I’ll Never Die’ has been engaged by over 150,000 readers on social media, shared over 11,000 times and translated into 10 languages. His poetry has been published in nine national poetry anthologies. 

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Milligan is the recipient of numerous recognitions including Who's Who among Students in Colleges and Universities, Outstanding Young Men in America and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Citizen of the Year.   Milligan conducted book signings tours in Germany and the United States. He has also conducted creative writing seminars at various schools and universities.