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.

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. Cruising the world has become a new family hobby, and one that continues to inspire stories from each and every port.