Low Stakes. High Fun. & Significant Silliness.

Welcome to the MAYHEM, I mean, my author website!

Here you can be apprised of my latest news, sign up for my newsletter, and get sneak peeks from UNVEILING! Whether you found me due to my Manatee vs. AI media, my crazy bird videos, or my actual book content, I’m thrilled you are here!

Hi, I’m Sam (writing as S.E. Pickle), and if you’re looking for me, I am likely hiding from a WhatsApp notification, dodging one of my kids, or stopping mid-sentence to point at a bird.

Writing a cozy romantasy-comedy like UNVEILING requires a very specific kind of brain. Mine happens to be composed of roughly 10% bird facts, 50% "eldest daughter" syndrome, and 40% groan-worthy humor. By day, I survive the fast-paced world of healthcare. By night, I escape into enchanted settings, trading medical charts for magic systems.

About the Author

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About the Author *

I find my magic in the messy margins of life—somewhere between motherhood, full-time nail-biting, and writing stories fueled by whimsy and wit. Whether you’re a reader, a fellow writer, or a glorious mix of both, I’m so glad you’re here. Grab a scone (crumbs allowed), and let's get cozy.

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About UNVEILING: Welcome to Your Next Favorite RomComtasy

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About UNVEILING: Welcome to Your Next Favorite RomComtasy *

What happens when you mix cozy graduate school academia vibes, forced proximity, and a magic system with a literal sense of humor? You get UNVEILING—a comedic Romantasy (yes, a RomComtasy, we are absolutely making that a thing) designed to be low stakes and high fun.

Prepare yourself for brave knights who still have pastry crumbs on their armor, opinionated cats, entirely new bird species that will make you wish Earth's evolutionary line tried harder, and a sassy heroine who isn't afraid of a little perverted humor. It’s silly, it’s whimsical, and it’s the cozy escape your brain deserves.

Step into a sun-drenched world filled with apple orchards, passive-aggressive dorm rivalries, and... SHEEP! You might love UNVEILING if you adore:

  • The laugh-out-loud humor of Assistant to the Villain

  • The whimsical, immersive world-building of Sarah Beth Durst

  • The delicious forced proximity and monsters in Shield of Sparrows.

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