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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

In addition to her writing, Piper does do some limited narration as Lalana Dara. Don’t miss out on her narration of Excuse me, this is the Quiet Car by Cara Mast for the Cast of Wonders podcast. www.castofwonders.org/2022/05/cast...

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

In addition to her writing, Piper does do some limited narration as Lalana Dara. Don’t miss out on her narration of A Dragon in Two Parts by Kiya Nicoll. escapepod.org/2021/12/30/e...

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

My very short visit to Chicago included popping over to the Sourcebooks office. It was so much fun to meet the teams in person and to leave my little note on the wall. - Piper’s Travel Memories

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

In the fall, we like to go glamping in a tiny cabin with private bathroom, full tiny kitchen, heating and A/C. I do writing sprints at the picnic table, enjoying the feel of the PNW woods all around me and Corbin hopes for campfire cooking tasty treats. - Piper’s Travel Memories

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Wat Ban Den is Chiang Mai's Blue Temple, a visually stunning blend of traditional Lanna craftsmanship & intricate modern styles. I liked to sit quietly & not only take in the visual beauty but also listen to the soundscape. This temple's wind chimes were accompanied by the soft calls of doves .

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Visiting Wat Phra That Doi Suthep was a challenge: multiple sets of stairs to reach even the base of the temple entrance where a pair of phaya nak guard the main stairway and extend all the way up to the temple. I waited at the bottom while Hubby Matthew climbed to the top. Piper’s Travel Memories

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

In addition to her writing, Piper does do some limited narration as Lalana Dara. Don’t miss out on her narration of From Here by Wen Wen Yang for the Cast of Wonders. www.castofwonders.org/2023/08/cast...

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Visiting Kyoto, Japan with my little sister and Hubby Matthew gave us chances to share good food and go for walks like this one along the river after an amazing dinner. We could still see lightning in the huge storm clouds as they retreated at sunset. - Piper's Travel Memories

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

In addition to her writing, Piper does do some limited narration as Lalana Dara. Don’t miss out on her narration of Abby's T-Rex by Drew Czernik on PodCastle. podcastle.org/2021/10/19/p...

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Today's #tbt quote comes from FANGS SO BRIGHT & DEADLY, the second book in the Mythwoven series. piperjdrake.com/books-by-pip... “There was something amazing about people who both trusted her and also didn’t take her independence for granted.”

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

In addition to her writing, Piper does do some limited narration as Lalana Dara. Don’t miss out on her narration of What Good Daughters Do by Tia Tashiro for the Cast of Wonders podcast. www.castofwonders.org/2025/08/cast...

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

My little sister met me in Japan not too long ago to make memories. I was able to walk with her through the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto with the help of a Hypershell exoskeleton. Both the visual beauty of this natural bamboo forest and the soundscape were breathtaking. -Piper’s Travel Memories

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

We ate so much food while we were visiting Chiang Mai, Thailand. I loved the combination of ground pork and preserved fermented vegetables in this flaky pastry. It was probably my favorite bite of the morning at this Friday Market. - Piper’s Travel Memories

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

In addition to her writing, Piper does do some limited narration. Don’t miss out on her narration of Vi'Hun Heal by Michelle Tang for Escape Pod. escapepod.org/2022/04/07/e...

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Copenhagen has always been a peaceful city when I've visited, whether for writing or for life sciences. In this moment, I was on a life sciences business trip, but also had edits to turn in - so I was both and very happy with what I accomplished for both careers that trip. Piper’s Travel Memories

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

In addition to her writing, Piper does do some limited narration as Lalana Dara. Don’t miss out on her narration of A Dragon in Two Parts by Kiya Nicoll. escapepod.org/2021/12/30/e...

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

I’m not sure pictures can do justice to how amazing it was to walk through tombs in Egypt, but they help bring back the feelings of wonder and fascination. It’s no surprise I incorporated elements of the Egyptian myth and magic into FANGS SO BRIGHT AND DEADLY? - Piper’s Travel Memories

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

It took 3 visits to Copenhagen before I got to visit the Little Mermaid statue. The 1st time, the statue was on loan for the World's Fair that year. The 2nd time, I didn't have time to leave the ship. The 3rd time time, I finally got my visit. <3 - Piper’s Travel Memories

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

I really want to continue sharing the behind the scenes details of my recent wedding, especially when it comes to the traditional Thai aspects of gown, accessories, and ceremony. And here we are... Something New: The Dress - on Patreon www.patreon.com/posts/151434...

Blurred image of a Thai ceremony with sharp, readable text: Something New,
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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

In addition to her writing, Piper does do some limited narration. Don’t miss out on her narration of Screen Haunt by Orrin Grey for PsuedoPod. pseudopod.org/2021/10/29/p...

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

I’m lucky to have friends who capture memories like album covers for a band that only existed in fantasy. Traveling in Egypt with fellow authors K Tempest Bradford and Alethea Kontis was a trip of a lifetime and will inspire elements in my books for decades. - Piper’s Travel Memories

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Seems timely with my recent QT - Come join me as I release my new cozy fantasy serially on Patreon. New scene coming for patrons on the 15 and the last day of each month! www.patreon.com/piperjdrake

“a whispered spell and a spark of magic” quote from Piper’s new cozy fantasy set against a faded background of a weathered wooden table with a candle and a book, and a fire in the hearth in the background

“Rue was a morning person. Not a bad thing, but the discovery was much to the dismay of pretty much the entirety of her adventuring group.” quote from Piper’s new cozy fantasy

“Magic formed and grew in living things” quote from Piper’s new cozy fantasy set against a forest shadows with silvery trees and golden leaves

“‘We’ll be back at the turn of the seasons,” Killan assured her. his voice held that note of finality we shared when we were taking our leave. We weren’t big on good byes.’” quote from Piper’s new cozy fantasy set against golden oak leaves and forest shadows

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Cozy elements? Happy to see this discussion, though I will let you all decide for yourselves. Thanks for the honest thoughts!

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Hubby Matthew has drawn Piper Mommy into watching NBA All Star weekend 🏀 and they are discussing basketball and who is my mother even? 🤯

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Chemo 2nd Line|Cycle 6|Day 1: All those tasty foodie adventures recently and you know what almost took me out? Tried a new brand of protein powder yesterday and required an epi pen, a visit to the ER, and overnight observation to make sure I survived the experience.

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

In addition to her writing, Piper does do some limited narration as Lalana Dara. Don’t miss out on her narration of A Dragon in Two Parts by Kiya Nicoll. escapepod.org/2021/12/30/e...

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Quite possibly my favorite meal whenever I travel to Germany is Schnitzel, though my favorite take on schnitzel is Jägerschnitzel served with Spätzle noodles - which is more of an Austrian iteration on this tasty meal. - Piper’s Travel Memories

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

In which I share the quirky stories and symbolism behind the dresses and accessories I wore for my wedding ceremonies (Western / Thai) last month. This post is the first in a series. ;) www.patreon.com/posts/someth...

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

In addition to her writing, Piper does do some limited narration as Lalana Dara. Don’t miss out on her narration of Abby's T-Rex by Drew Czernik on PodCastle. podcastle.org/2021/10/19/p...

Audio by Lalana Dara for: PodCastle. Abby's T-Rex

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Traveling in Egypt with fellow authors K Tempest Bradford & Alethea Kontis involved a lot of scampering through underground tunnels, some with lighting & some without. All of them had unique acoustics & that was a learning experience in sound I didn't expect! Piper’s Travel Memories

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

January was chaos, in a beautiful way. I decided to let it be and not try to organize anything. February is my experiment with how I'm going to change the way I do things in 2026...a little at a time. #timemanagement

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

In addition to her writing, Piper does do some limited narration. Don’t miss out on her narration of Vi'Hun Heal by Michelle Tang for Escape Pod. escapepod.org/2022/04/07/e...

Audio by Lalana Dara for: Escape Pod. Vi'Hun Heal

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Teen Piper once went on adventures with her older cousin from Chonburi to Sattahip and back again by motorcycle...which wasn't necessarily grandparent approved. >.> - Piper’s Travel Memories

Young Piper sitting on a motorcycle at the side of the rode in front of a body of water in Thailand.

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

One of Kuro’s powers as a kitsune in Fangs So Bright and Deadly is the ability to create pocket realities. Whenever I think about this ability, I think about the variety of fantastical experiences TeamLabs Borderless presented when we visited Japan a few years ago. - Piper’s Travel Memories

TeamLabs Borderless interactive space in Japan

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

In addition to her writing, Piper does do some limited narration. Don’t miss out on her narration of Screen Haunt by Orrin Grey for PsuedoPod. pseudopod.org/2021/10/29/p...

Audio by Lalana Dara for: PseudoPod. "Screen Haunt"

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

A few years ago, I visited the (old) national Egyptian Museum. The Tutankhamun Collection included a chest piece/amulet that inspired the object of myth and magic featured in Fangs So Bright and Deadly. Here’s a selfie overlooking one of the main halls. Piper’s Travel Memories

Piper J. Drake in one of the main halls of the old national museum in Egypt.

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

One of my cousins was a field biologist studying shrimp in both fresh water & salt water in Thailand. On one of my visits to one of the fisheries, she & her colleagues netted fish straight from the canal next to the fishery & made us the freshest fish I've ever had anywhere. Piper’s Travel Memories

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

It's 2026 in Bangkok 🇹🇭 and I've got my first author newsletter of the year ready to go out on the 2nd. I'm sharing some fun news for fans of my Mythwoven series and a cool YOLO opportunity for fellow writers, so if you haven't signed up for my newsletter yet ... piperjdrake.com/subscribe

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Some of the inspiration for Fangs So Bright and Deadly came from exploring with Alethea Kontis and K Tempest Bradford. The 3 of us climbed, crawled, & walked through 7 pyramids & countless tombs discussing Egyptian mythology and history and theories. Piper’s Travel Memories

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Shoutout to the Bangkok BTS (light rail) staff who were extremely helpful and warmly friendly as I navigated my first ride on the BTS in a wheelchair. Not only did they meet me at the elevator to help me to the right spot on the platform to board where there was a handicap space on the train…

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

I love writing in the scenic viewing car of a train when possible. It's soothing and a great place to get some writing sprints in. - Piper’s Travel Memories

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Have begun watching Dare You to Death and whew, Thailand. Leaning hard into some tropes I’m very interested in. #thaiblseries🏳️‍🌈

Trailer image / cover photo for Dare You to Death, featuring major characters

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Today's #tbt quote comes from BITE ME, the first book in the London Shifters series. piperjdrake.com/books-by-pip...

“You shot me.” “Actually, I shot through you.” Bite Me, London Shifters book 1 by Piper J. Drake

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

In addition to her writing, Piper does do some limited narration as Lalana Dara. Don’t miss out on her narration of Abby's T-Rex by Drew Czernik on PodCastle. podcastle.org/2021/10/19/p...

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

There's a few key places around Seattle that inspired setting in Patricia Briggs' Alpha and Omega series. Piper Mommy is also a fan of Patty's writing, so it was fun to take Piper Mommy out on an electric boat to see some of those spots. - Piper’s Travel Memories

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