Ryan - Samantha

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

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

: A "weird fiction" story where a deceased writer's animated creation—a talking duck—comes to life to speak with his grieving partner. : A contemporary, queer reimagining of Jane Austen’s

: 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

: 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