Liza Losada is an advanced practice nurse psychotherapist specializing in post-traumatic stress disorder and adolescent psychology. As a trained psychedelic psycho-therapist, she has worked in research studying the use of psychedelic drugs in the treatment of mental health disorders. She holds a degree in literature from Wesleyan University and a master’s in psychiatric nursing from the University of Maryland. Her work is inspired by the intersection of her clinical career, her cultural background, and the resilience of her patient population. When not putting her protagonists in peril, she lives in Maryland where she enjoys making dioramas and book art alongside her family and two wonder pups. Ink Honey Blossom is her first published novel.