Samantha Beneke is a South African-born writer who now calls New Zealand home. With a background in Media & Communications, she has spent her career crafting compelling narratives across multiple platforms, from digital marketing campaigns to literary publications.

Samantha's writing journey began early, earning recognition as a published teenage poet through several publications with the prestigious Douglas Livingstone Poetry competition in South Africa. Her talent for weaving words into powerful emotional experiences has continued throughout her career, with numerous magazine articles and online publications showcasing her versatility as a writer.

The Pet marks Samantha's debut into novel writing, where she explores themes of choice, power, and transformative love through the lens of dark paranormal romance. Her South African heritage and New Zealand perspective bring a fresh voice to vampire fiction, creating stories that are both globally appealing and deeply personal.

When she's not writing, Samantha continues to work in digital marketing, always seeking new ways to connect with audiences and tell stories that matter.

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