Samantha Allen is the author of the Lambda Literary Award finalist Real Queer America- LGBT Stories from Red States and a GLAAD Award-winning journalist. Her writing has been published by the New York Times, Rolling Stone, CNN.com, and more. She lives in Seattle.
One of Marie Claire's Most Anticipated Romances of 2026 “A madcap speedrun that pushes the boundaries of the rom-com genre in the best way. An insanely funny read, perfect for gender neutral goblins and the people who love them.” —TJ Alexander, USA Today bestselling author of A Gentleman’s Gentleman “A masterful adaptation of the bard’s most riotous play with the perfect combination of humor, heart, and wit. This book is a must read for Shakespeare nerds everywhere.” —Nisha Sharma, award-winning author of the If Shakespeare Were an Auntie series “Hilariously messy and charmingly honest.” —Natasha Bishop, author of Only for the Week “So much fun! Unique and heartfelt, Puck by Samantha Allen balances humor and swoony spice with a thought-provoking story.” —Farah Heron, author of Accidentally Engaged “Full of mischief and romance, this book is everything you’d want in a Shakespearean retelling. A joyful, riotous romp!” —Ashley Herring Blake, award-winning author of Delilah Green Doesn’t Care