Samantha Ryan -

: Her love for language was sparked by reading William Faulkner’s As I Lay Dying , which inspired her to pursue a Creative Writing degree.

: She was awarded the S.E. Hinton Endowed Scholarship for Creative Writing at the University of Tulsa. samantha ryan

: A contemporary, queer reimagining of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set in a modern bookstore. : Her love for language was sparked by

: A "weird fiction" story where a deceased writer's animated creation—a talking duck—comes to life to speak with his grieving partner. samantha ryan

: Before focusing on literature, she attended college on a violin scholarship and also played the cello in high school.

: A collection reflecting her exploration of language and creative healing. Interesting Facts