If you're looking for Samantha Bryant, check the woods first. She likes to get lost there in order to find herself, and she's probably near the water. She's a fan of the small beauties of life, especially the ones Mother Nature made and enjoys taking macro photographs of the things she finds on her walks. Her rescue dogs think this is a great idea because it means they get lots of time to romp in the sunshine.This is her first short story collection, though she's long been a fan of anthologies. Her short stories run dark, and when people ask what a nice girl like her is doing writing dark things like this, she says, "Better out than in." Check out Samantha's other work, including her Menopausal Superhero series and many anthologies including her short stories across many genres, at her website http://samanthabryant.com or find her playing on social media (usually as @samanthabwriter).