8 June 2026
“Sublimation” explores the seductive allure of “what might have been”
Debut novelist Isabel J. Kim drew on her own experiences as an immigrant to craft this speculative thriller.
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 favourite 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 favourite.
Articles and interviews
17 March 2026
Low-stakes sci-fi and fantasy listens for a cozy escape
Slice-of-life fantasy and sci-fi offer high-concept settings with drama on a human scale.
28 May 2025
"Sacrilege" dares listeners to sit in discomfort
Writer and director Nyasha Hatendi discusses why audio is the perfect medium for horror.
11 April 2025
Amal El-Mohtar’s debut is musical magic
The author and poet didn’t like the way a classic ballad about rival sisters ended—so she wrote her own.
11 February 2025
Dungeon Crawler Carl creator Matt Dinniman says LitRPG is just getting started
The author talks about what to expect from “This Inevitable Ruin,” his inspiration for Princess Donut, and why he writes for audio first.
3 December 2021
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.