YA Fantasy & Science Fiction Stories

Hey, I'm Samantha.

Writing speculative fiction is a no-brainer for me because I live in “what if.” Characters, plots, and set pieces are erected in my mind for a single purpose.

To see a new perspective.

samantha seidel - speculative fiction author

The Writing Lab

How Printing Your Book Draft Improves Your Editing

Writing has changed significantly in the last few decades. Where once people pulled out pen and paper, or even a typewriter, we now click away on keyboards as digital letters appear on our screens. Authors jot entire chapters into their phones or tablets, allowing autocorrect to fix whatever mishap we create. Even editing has become simpler with online tools like Grammarly correcting spelling, grammar, and verb usage.

But there is something vital about taking your draft from digital to print.

Voice of the Action: Choosing POV for Your Novel

List of Last Names for Characters for Fiction Writers

I'm a Published Author!

I’ve had the privilege of publishing a couple stories alongside some other writers. Check out these anthologies I’ve been published in!

Want to see some more stories? Check out my Substack or head to Wattpad.

The Typed Chronicles

Secret Identities and Deceptive Motives

We stalled at the corner.

Adeline poked her head around before whipping back into position beside me. She held up three fingers, then pointed across the street and held up five. Three bots ahead, move on five.

I think.

She focused on the street, counting down with her fingers.

Knees bent, I mentally prepared to jog.

Carving Legends to Gain Freedom

Sensational Beauty in Natural Imperfections