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Piper J. Drake

@piperjdrake.bsky.social

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Thai American author of romance, science fiction, and fantasy. Gamer. Foodie. Wanderer. Usually not lost.

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · Mar 14

ICYMI: I blogged about Senbazuru and what the legend of 1000 paper cranes has meant to me over time
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Senbazuru, a thousand paper cranes

Piper J. Drake shares thoughts about Senbazuru, folding a thousand paper cranes, and the search for cures for cancer.

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 16h

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

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

Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 1d

Snorkeling in Hawaii is an activity I try to do with each visit, as long as I feel well enough. Siren's Calling was so much fun to write because of how much I enjoy time in the water.

- Piper’s Travel Memories

Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 6d

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." ~ Marie. Fangs So Bright & Deadly by Piper J. Drake, the second book in the Mythwoven series.

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 7d

In addition to her writing, Piper does do some limited narration. Don’t miss out on her narration of Excuse Me, this is the Quiet Car short story by Cara Mast as Lalana Dara on Cast of Wonders.

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Audio by Lalana Dara for Cast of Wonders. Excuse Me, this is the Quiet Car

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 8d

I've been to New Zealand once, way back in 2010 for a day job biz trip, and I've wanted to go back for a visit ever since. Dinner here overlooking Mission Bay was maybe one of my favorite moments of the trip.

- Piper’s Travel Memories

Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 10d

Starting to watch Spy x Family after years of friends recommending it to me and I’m guessing this is going to tug at me in all my Found Family ways.

… why my friends recc’d this series in relation to how they perceive me is worth a chuckle

Cover image for Spy x Family featuring blond, long limbed male lead and lithe dark haired female lead with a tiny pink haired child between them. The trio is reflected on the pavement in front of them as their more dashing spy personas

Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 15d

The London Underground, particularly Notting Hill Gate, was a key setting for Sing for the Dead in my London Shifters series. I've ridden the tube a few times and this is the stop I'm most familiar with, but it's a different experience in the book.

Piper’s Travel Memories

A picture of Piper J. Drake leaning against a stone pillar with the Notting Hill Gate sign

Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 19d

I’ve been experimenting with writing in First POV and it’s fun. For cozy fantasy though I find myself constantly slipping into Third Limited and I think that’s where I’ll stay for that series

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 22d

Visiting Egypt with @ktempestbradford.com & Alethea Kontis involved climbing through seven pyramids in & around Cairo. We talked about history & mythology throughout, which led to much of the inspiration behind the Egyptian myth and magic in FANGS SO BRIGHT AND DEADLY.

- Piper’s Travel Memories

Piper and Alethea on camels with Tempest holding the reins with pyramids in the background

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 26d

This person was not a positive influence on my day. Asking a person with cancer if they’re normal now or if they’re cured now or if their biopsy came back normal does so much damage. IT HURTS. Delusion does not make it all better. Celebrate our wins with us in the context of our struggle. 2/2

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 26d

Someone: You said the results from your recent biopsies are good, so they came back normal, right?
Me: no. They came back unchanged. Meaning the cancer didn’t get worse.
Them: but you said good.
Me: 🫥1/2

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · 27d

FANGS SO BRIGHT & DEADLY is celebrating it's one year audiobook anniversary! You can get 70% off on audiobooks.com now through October 1st. Be sure to pick up your copy before the celebration ends.

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From Kelly, Piper's Assistant

Audiobook 1 Year Anniversary 70% off special on Fangs so Bright & Deadly. Discount on audiobooks.com now through Oct 1!

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · Sep 8

Sometimes when I’m at the beginning of writing a completely new novel, in a brand new series, I stare at the blank screen and wonder if I even know how to tell a story.

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Madame Askew ➡️ Convalescing with cats @madameaskew.bsky.social · Sep 6

If you didn't catch us live, you can watch @teagrandarbiter.bsky.social and I geeking out with @piperjdrake.bsky.social over our August adventures. You can also see me totally lost while these two are in absolute raptures over Magical Girls. It is delightful!

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Friday Teatime: Now with more Spooky Nonsense

YouTube video by Madame Askew and the Grand Arbiter

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · Sep 6

Thank you! It was a lovely, fun conversation! 🥰

Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · Sep 5

I’m literally buying a countertop oven for mini bakes and it is partially your fault.
So I guess Bluesky sells kitchen appliances?

Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · Sep 4

Writing. Because I am, in fact, running out of time. #cancer

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · Sep 2

Whenever I visit London, I try to take a walk through Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens.

I love the Peter Pan statue here. This is featured in a scene of London Shifters with a few differences in the way one might experience walking through those spaces.

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Piper J. Drake with Peter Pan statue in London

Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · Sep 2

Still not okay. But at least the Mythwoven series will be finished no matter what the next page in my story turns out to be.

Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · Sep 2

In other news: I’ve finished my hot pass of Mythwoven Book 3 and turned in the completed manuscript to my editor.

Because I’m definitely the type to compartmentalize and use productive procrastination to avoid processing my feelings.

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · Sep 2

Phase 2 Immunotherapy | Cycle 4 did not happen as scheduled today based on results from my preliminary blood work and x-rays of my lungs - which could mean a lot of things and none of them are cheerful.

I’m not okay.

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · Aug 26

Egypt is full of ancient mysteries and if there's one thing I really appreciated about traveling with K Tempest Bradford and Alethea Kontis, it was our ability to wonder and ask questions and ponder potential answers.

- Piper's Travel Memories

Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · Aug 19

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 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 · Aug 18

Hey now

Olivia Waite @oliviawaite.com · Aug 18

Oh hey, the ebook of Murder by Memory is $2.99 right now! Get your sapphic spaceship murder mystery novella while the gettin’s good!

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Murder by Memory

Becky Chambers meets Miss Marple in this sci-fi ode to the cozy mystery, helmed by a formidable no-nonsense auntie of a detectiveA mind is a terrible thing t...

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Piper J. Drake @piperjdrake.bsky.social · Aug 17

Writers FYI

Uncanny Magazine @uncannymagazine.bsky.social · Aug 4

PLEASE REPOST! WRITERS! Uncanny Magazine will be open to Short Story Submissions from August 25 to September 8! Uncanny Magazine will be open to Poetry Submissions from August 9 to August 26. WE WANT TO SEE YOUR SHINY WORDS! buff.ly/9AyStcb

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