Samantha R. Goode is the author of Bound & Barbed. She's been an avid reader and writer since she was young and has a bachelor's degree in creative writing from The Ohio State University. From Cleveland, Ohio, she spends her free time reading, writing, re-watching the same few shows countless times, and spending time with her husband, corgi, collie, and cat. For more information, visit SamanthaRGoode.com.