Liana Brooks – Page 18

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What’s up with the blog?

*taps the mic and screams into the void* Is this thing on? As you might have noticed my blogging, and in fact most my online presence, has been less than it was in previous years. I started blogging in 2007 or 2008, and for the most part have kept a…

Something Wicked…

When Books Write Themselves

Funny story… last year, while I was working on the ending of BODIES IN MOTION, the ending for the series was headed in a different direction. The plot for Book 2 centered around everyone’s favorite engineer, Rowena Lee, making peace with the grounders and eventually falling in love with one….

Orange Challa Bread

Every year at Easter time I try to recreate the orange bread of my childhood. Thick, chewy, perfumed by the last citrus of winter, it’s an ethereal memory that so often eludes me. In a perfect world, your mouth starts watering when the bread still has twenty minutes of baking…

Fancasts as Writing Tools

Fancasting… it’s often see as something writers do to avoid actually writing. It’s treated like a stall tactic. But, if you want a diverse cast and want diversity in your books, it’s actually good way to get a headcount of what diversity is available. The fancast above is for my…

Emerald City Comic Con Cosplay Pictures! #ECCC

We all know the most fun part of any con is the cosplay. There may be actors, authors, and artists on site… but really we’re all here to watch the wonderful parade of amazing costumes and talent that’s on display. I didn’t get as many pictures as I wanted (it…

Bad Pain Days And Teaching Moments

For those of you who are new here are a few key things you need to know to make it through this post: – I was born with a genetic mutation called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. My collagen is a mess. I’m hypermobile. I can dislocate any joint with ease. I’m usually…

What she means when she says, “You plan the date!”

Sit down, this is going to take a minute. Do you know how hard it is to be a mom in modern America? Being a parent is a ridiculously difficult, notoriously underappreciated job. One where someone will *literally* die if you get things wrong. As a parent your main job…

A Cameo From A Local Star

Stan Lee is famous for appearing in the movies adapted from the comics her wrote. In every Marvel movie, he’s somewhere. From delivery man, to the man on the bus, to the janitor in the background he’s a constant (but quiet) character. For Patreon subscribers there is also a Stan…

Scenes from the Pacific Northwest

Sometimes I forget to stop and appreciate how pretty this corner of the world is. It’s been a busy week with lots of ups and downs. Today is a good time to stop, enjoy the view, smell the briny ocean air, and soak up the precious sunshine that’s so rare…