Samantha Vargas has been inventing stories since she was twelve and started writing Guardians of Alistile at sixteen. 

What began as a teen dream grew into the world she now shares with readers. A lifelong lover of fantasy, her shelves were shaped by The Lord of the Rings, Vampire Academy, and The Chronicles of Narnia—and yes, she once rewatched LOTR for weeks straight during an ice storm.

Sam is powered almost entirely by potatoes, water, and books. She shares her life with her husband (a fellow Star Wars and superhero nerd) and their dog, Obi. If she could, she’d spend her days writing in the woods, laughing at bad comedies, and collecting cats she’s unfortunately allergic to.