Liana Gardner

Liana Gardner is a Bram Stoker Awards® Nominee and a multi-award-winning author whose literary career includes titles such as “Speak No Evil,” “7th Grade Revolution,” “The Journal of Angela Ashby,” and the “Katie McCabe Series.” Her unique perspective is a blend of her parents’ traits: her father, a rocket scientist, and her mother, an artist. This combination manifests in her writing as a pragmatic yet imaginative approach, allowing her to uncover the underlying narratives in various situations. Despite facing personal health challenges, including a battle against leukemia and lymphoma, Gardner’s dedication to her craft has remained steadfast, with her imagination driving her creative pursuits from home.

Gardner’s professional journey began in education, working as a preschool teacher, specializing in assisting children with emotional difficulties from October 1980 to August 1990. Following this, she transitioned into the corporate sector, holding roles such as Lead Customer Service Representative at APL from September 1990 to January 1994, where she contributed to decisions regarding system re-engineering. She further advanced to Manager of IT Process Support at OOCL from April 1994 to January 2023, where she analyzed processes and developed tools to enhance productivity for North American offices. These diverse experiences have informed her writing, enabling her to create compelling stories that resonate with a wide readership. Her work has received critical acclaim, earning her numerous awards and recognitions in the literary world. Her forthcoming series, “Katie McCabe,” is set to launch with “Rain Falling on Embers.”