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 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.
October 24, 2022
The best sci-fi horror audiobooks of all time
A little bit spooky, a little bit sci-fi, these listens offer fans of speculative fiction the best of both worlds.
December 2, 2021
Discover the best fairy tale retelling audiobooks
These enduring tales of good and evil enchant us all over again in brand new ways, thanks to the minds of some of today’s most imaginative writers.
July 12, 2021
Best New Releases in Sci-Fi/Fantasy for July
Here’s what science fiction and fantasy fans should have on their radar this month.
May 5, 2021
Andy Weir is on a mission to create an unpausable story
The writer of "The Martian" wows with world-ending stakes and an unexpected bromance in his new interstellar thriller, "Project Hail Mary."
March 2, 2021
Ken Liu Writes Because Storytelling Is What Makes Us Human (Extended Interview)
With 'The Armies of Those I Love,' the award-winning sci-fi and fantasy writer illustrates how the stories passed between generations can become our mythology. Plus! Liu discusses his perspective on translation and his epic The Dandelion Dynasty fantasy series.
March 2, 2021
Why Nnedi Okorafor Keeps Coming Back to Coming-of-Age Stories
The Nebula- and Hugo Award-winning writer traces a young heroine’s discovery of her terrifying powers in ‘Remote Control,’ a new sci-fi novella that expands on Okorafor’s signature themes.
March 2, 2021
Ken Liu writes because storytelling is what makes us human
With 'The Armies of Those I Love,' the award-winning sci-fi and fantasy writer illustrates how the stories passed between generations can become our mythology.
April 24, 2020
10 Commencement Speeches to Inspire
Editor Sam shares a list of inspirational commencement speeches for those graduates who will be having a less-than-ordinary graduation season this year.
October 8, 2019
Annalee Newitz Goes Back to 'The Future of Another Timeline'
The noted sci-fi author shares why they love talking about the intersection of science, technology, and culture, and how heavily Riot Grrrl music influenced their latest book.
May 3, 2019
How To Plan A Sci-Fi Wedding
Our own sci-fi editor, Sam Danis, got married last year in the most on-brand of ways: with readings from the works of Douglas Adams and Margaret Atwood, and spaceship-themed wedding tables.
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