: Her love for language was sparked by reading William Faulkner’s As I Lay Dying , which inspired her to pursue a Creative Writing degree.
: A contemporary, queer reimagining of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set in a modern bookstore. samantha ryan
: Before focusing on literature, she attended college on a violin scholarship and also played the cello in high school. : Her love for language was sparked by
Samantha Ryan is an author based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, known for weaving themes of grief, identity, and "queer joy" into her storytelling. She often writes under the name Sam and explores human connection through unique, sometimes surreal lenses. Notable Works known for weaving themes of grief
: She was awarded the S.E. Hinton Endowed Scholarship for Creative Writing at the University of Tulsa.