About Author
Dr. Samantha Dean – Author, Entrepreneur, and Educator
Future Award
Winning Author
Dr. Samantha Dean is an author destined for critical and commercial success. Though best known in academic & marketing circles, Samantha aspires to reach a wider readership with her fiction and nonfiction works
Samantha’s debut children’s book, “The Singing Birds of Arabia,” enchanted readers with its magical realism and positive messages. Her previous journal, “Writing Through Cancer,” provides an interactive space for self-reflection during challenging times.
An ambitious writer, Samantha is at work on her first children’s series as well as a fantasy novel. She envisions honing her craft through tireless practice and mentorship from the literary greats who inspire her.
With an M.B.A with a focus in Sustainable Business and Marketing, a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Political Economy, and razor-sharp insight into the human condition, Samantha is poised to ascend to the upper echelon of contemporary authors. Her goal is to share her love of writing with the masses. Samantha writes to create meaningful connections through storytelling. By conveying universal truths with grace and empathy, she hopes to change lives and spotlight unheard voices. The next “great American novel” or Oprah Book Club pick may very well come from the keyboard of Dr. Samantha Dean.
1999
First Writing Award
Samantha won her very first writing contest in 1999 at age 10 for an essay titled, “What Education Means to Me.”
2012
Completed B.A. in English
Samantha graduated with a B.A. in English in 2012 from Missouri S&T. During her time as a student, she worked with professors on proofreading their written work, assisting with graphic design, and did a stint in PR assisting with marketing collateral.
2022
Launched Advertising Agency
After completing two more degrees (M.B.A and Ph.D.) and a decade long career in higher education while freelancing on the side, Samantha launched her own advertising agency (Ad Creations Marketing) in 2022. She does much of the creative work herself and 100% of the writing. In 2023, she was able to leave her full-time job and put all of her effort into the agency.
2023
Writing through Cancer
Writing through Cancer was published in April of 2023. As a cancer survivor, Samantha understands the power of writing as a healing tool. She accepted a part-time position facilitating expressive writing classes for cancer patients and survivors at UT-Southwestern. Samantha used this opportunity to create a guided journal for patients and survivors. This journal is available at no cost to patients at UT-Southwestern. She also published a slightly different version that is available for purchase.
2023
The Singing Birds of Arabia
After a very special person in Samantha’s life announced her pregnancy and said she’d prefer books over cards, Samantha challenged herself to write a book combining her friend’s love of birds and family’s homeland – “The Singing Birds of Arabia” was born. The purpose of this book is not only to teach children about birds and conservation efforts but also to show a more beautiful and peaceful side to a war-torn region. The illustrations were completed by a local 8-year-old and the cover was done by her 15-year-old sister.