Samantha Ryan -

: She views writing as a "mirror to humanity" and aims to write stories that "heal the inner child" for those who felt suppressed. Creative Themes

: 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

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 : She views writing as a "mirror to

: A contemporary, queer reimagining of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set in a modern bookstore. known for weaving themes of grief

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