Portrait by Madeline Keenan

Samantha Ladwig is a writer, book reviewer, instructor, and the owner of Imprint Bookstore in Port Townsend, Washington. 

Her writing has been published by Literary Hub (forthcoming), Bustle, New York Magazine, Real Simple, Vice, Bust Magazine, and others. ​​Over the years, her work has landed her spots on podcasts like Tell Me About Your Mother, KPTZ Radio Port Townsend, and Historical Hotties, as well as presented her with opportunities to attend - and sometimes cover - events like AFI Fest, Telluride Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival, and the Academy Awards.

​​Prior to owning a bookstore, Samantha was a film cataloger at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. She holds a BA in History from Seattle University and an MA in Archives and Records Management - with a focus on moving image archives - from Western Washington University.

​​​​To get in touch with Samantha about book coverage, information on workshops, or anything else writing related, email her: samantha [at] samanthaladwig [dot] com. You can also find her talking about books on Instagram at  @samanthakladwig