Samantha lives in northern Ohio with her husband, daughter and two very rambunctious kittens. She comes from a fine art background with a BFA degree in 2-Dimensional Studies, specializing in photography. She is a two time NaNoWriMo winner and is a part of the Perrysburg Welcoming Writers writing group.

When she is not writing or working, she can be found travelling with her family. She grew up visiting Olney Illinois, the small, rural town that inspired WINE & WHITE SQUIRRELS and THE SECRETS OF WILLOW HILL. Cruising the world has become a new family hobby, and one that continues to inspire stories from each and every port.