Sam Ledel grew up in the sprawling DFW Metroplex of Texas. After graduating with her B.A. in Creative Writing, she found a calling in Special Education and has worked in the field for eight years, including during her time in Peru serving in the Peace Corps. Currently residing in Southern California, Ledel enjoys being able to write while living near the beach, usually with a cup of coffee in hand, and her Jack Russell Terrier snuggled close by.