Sam Danis
An unabashed nerd, Sam (she/her) can’t get enough of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror—but she likes to dabble in thrillers and memoirs as well. Her favorite listening activities include knitting, video gaming, and taking aimless walks. When not listening, she’s writing, playing D&D, and counting down the days until October. Brooklyn-born, she now lives in St. Louis with her family. In her decade-long career at Audible, she’s worn many hats—but editor has been her absolute favorite. You can subscribe to her Sci-fi & Fantasy newsletter here.
Most anticipated listens of 2026
Articles and interviews
March 6, 2024
For Micaiah Johnson, returning to Ashtown was like “putting on a warm glove”
The sci-fi author follows up her acclaimed debut with the propulsive and provocative "Those Beyond the Wall."
December 12, 2023
Brandon Sanderson’s world-building turns Skyward
With his latest release, "Defiant," the bestselling fantasy author opens up about building the “archaeology” of his worlds.
November 6, 2023
Travis Baldree's narration career is his writing superpower
With "Bookshops & Bonedust," the author and narrator returns to the characters and cozy, low-stakes world he had fun creating in his home audio booth in "Legends & Lattes."
October 8, 2023
How Felicia Day brought her passion project to life in audio
The author and creator talks about the joy of creating "Third Eye" as an audio series featuring a full cast including Felicia herself, Sean Astin, LilyPichu, London Hughes, Wil Wheaton, and Neil Gaiman.
September 10, 2023
What do our pockets tell us about human behavior?
In her new micro-history, dress history expert Hannah Carlson explores the surprisingly controversial history of this facet of fashion.
August 7, 2023
"The Goldfinch" is a coming-of-age epic that will steal your he(art)
Donna Tartt's Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork runs close to 40 hours in audio. David Pittu's performance will make you wish it were longer.
August 1, 2023
"Project Hail Mary" is the intergalactic bromance we didn't know we needed
Andy Weir's third novel matches wits with his breakout success, The Martian—and adds a whole lot of heart.
June 20, 2023
“The Space Within” is the sci-fi thriller of the summer
Creators Greg O’Connor and Josh Fagin talk about how the stellar soundscape and all-star cast—led by Jessica Chastain—came together for this eerie, bingeable podcast.
May 21, 2023
“Witch King” Is Martha Wells’ Triumphant Return to Fantasy
The award-winning writer of the Murderbot Diaries talks about her new listen, how her childhood inspired her characters, and the importance of injecting humor into the rich, complex worlds she creates.
April 16, 2023
A radicalized heroine finds redemption in "Some Desperate Glory"
Award-winning author Emily Tesh’s debut novel ventures into the dark world of a dystopic, bio-essentialist colony in space that is fighting a misguided war against the aliens who destroyed Earth.
March 30, 2023
“The Golden Spoon” Serves Up Baking with a Side of Murder
Jessa Maxwell shares the inspiration behind her new murder mystery, set during a reality baking competition.
November 3, 2022
“Upgrade Soul” Is a Story that Refuses to Be Contained
Award-winning graphic novelist Ezra Claytan Daniels brings his sci-fi opus to life in this dazzling audio release.
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