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 was awarded the S.E. Hinton Endowed Scholarship for Creative Writing at the University of Tulsa.
: 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 "weird fiction" story where a deceased writer's animated creation—a talking duck—comes to life to speak with his grieving partner.
