BLENDING

SCIENCE AND POETRY

Earth scientist. writer. editor.

Debut Poetry Collection Available Now!

ATTIC RAIN

Published by NEWEST PRESS

Coming Soon from Roseway Publishing

I’ll get right on it

Book cover image for "I'll Get Right On It," edited by the Land and Labour Poetry Collective, with a forward by Anjali Appadurai. The image behind the text is red orange, and dark blue.

Poems on working life in the climate crisis

Featured Writing

  • "Fieldwork Poetics and the Art of Observation" in Arctic

    (poetry + essay)

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  • Generation of Poetic Constraints from River Flow Data" in GeoHumanities

    (poetry + article)

    Read Here
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HI THERE, I’M SAM

I am a poet and scientist dedicated to bridging the worlds of art and science.

My latest book “Attic Rain” explores the complexities of OCD with honesty and compassion, encouraging open conversations about this often-hidden experience.

Through my work, I aim to connect diverse communities and inspire meaningful dialogue.

“I love the idea of combining scientific processes and data with poetry”

OCEAN ACIDIFICATION

Published in Watch Your Head

“I like the idea of exploring something that is invisible in a sense, but poses a substantial threat. “

Read it here

Press Highlights

  • Alberta Literary Awards Finalists Online Reading

    Writers’ Guild of Alberta Podcast

    May 2, 2025

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  • Attic Rain is a Finalist!

    Attic Rain is a finalist for the Stephan G. Stephansson Award for Book of Poetry

    2025 Alberta Literary Awards

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