Samantha Woodruff

Samantha Woodruff, a Wesleyan University history graduate with an MBA from NYU Stern, spent years in senior leadership roles at MTV Networks and Nickelodeon before transitioning to writing. After teaching yoga and writing humor columns, she discovered her passion for historical fiction at Sarah Lawrence College. Her debut novel, The Lobotomist’s Wife, was an Amazon bestseller, and her upcoming second novel, The Trade Off, releases in October 2024. Sam’s work has appeared in Newsweek, Writer’s Digest, and more. She lives in Connecticut with her family and pets, balancing writing with yoga and concert-going.