Samantha — Ryan

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

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 samantha ryan

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