Liahona West spent her entire teenage years glued to a book. Whether it was escaping the dreaded high school lunch room or hiding under the covers at 2:00 AM, ruining her eyes, to finish one more chapter five times in a row, Liahona never went without literature. Now a mother and fueled by her unwillingness to sleep, she is bringing her characters to life and fulfilling a lifelong dream of becoming a published author. Liahona lives in the Pacific Northwest with her three young boys, diva dog, and loving husband. Metallic Heart is her debut novel.