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.
Favorite listens of 2026 (so far)
Articles and interviews
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.
March 13, 2019
Why Was The Sound Of His Words So Important To Marlon James As He Wrote 'Black Leopard, Red Wolf'?
The critically acclaimed author talks with our Sci-fi and Fantasy editor Sam Danis about the first book in his epic new trilogy, and shares how it continues his tradition of nuanced, intricate works that are perfect for audio.
October 9, 2018
Author Tade Thompson On The 'Frankenstein of Influences' That Helped Create His Buzzy Sci-fi Debut 'Rosewater'
Two years after he published his second novel, the talented author is seeing his complex Nigeria-set work get new life. He shares what it all means with editor Sam Pagan.
June 13, 2017
M.R. Carey Has All The Gifts, Really
Between his screenplays, adaptations of Marvel comics, and best-selling sci-fi novels, the British author has amassed a heap of fans. He chats with one of them, Audible Editor Sam Pagan.
March 14, 2017
9 Debut Novels To Listen To Right This Minute
What an entrance! These are the works by first-time novelists that have Audible's listeners and editors all aflutter.
May 5, 2016
The many voices of Jim Dale
Hear what Jim Dale called "the most extraordinary book" he ever narrated, plus our editors' picks for his most unmissable performances.
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