Sam Rininger lives in Pittsburgh with her husband and daughter. She holds a BA in Theater. Sam got her first taste of literary success when her story was chosen to represent her sixth grade class in the annual Young Author’s Conference, and she never stopped telling stories. Her debut novel, funded by a successful Kickstarter, has been praised by Kirkus, Booklife and The Manhattan Book Review.

Showcasing at the festival: The Gloomlands Chronicles: Secrets of the Fae