I write at the intersection of maturation and motherhood, where growth is rarely sweet but always necessary. This is a space for those who refuse to shrink their ambitions to fit into a box.
Doctoral Candidate. English Teacher. Accidental Do-it-all.
Doctoral Candidate. English Teacher. Accidental Do-it-all.
Meet, Sam
Samantha Finley Maino is an author and poetic storyteller who has a mission to give a voice to people who are lost in the upkeep of the everyday. Following the 2020 release of her debut book, Shades, Green is the Worst Flavor, is a collection of poetry that examines personal evolution through the lens of motherhood, maturation, and lucidity. In contrast to her first work, this title aims to entertain readers while also educating them, as motherhood is beautiful but also a struggle. Samantha's perspective of being a New York City public school educator, a first-time mother, and a doctoral candidate brings a fresh take to the vision of a mother portrayed in the media. Writing aside, she is a dedicated human mom and cat mom who finds purpose in spending time with the people closest to her, while looking for her next salty snack.
“...to the beautiful chaos of a mother’s heart.”
— Jessie buckleyMy workShades is an all-encompassing poetry collection that celebrates the many forms of human emotion. Drawing from her personal experiences, poet Samantha Finley Maino shares the most blissful moments of her life as well as the most devastating. Above all, the poems in this work will inspire you to prioritize your happiness and accept life as it comes. In Finley’s own words, “I hope you find something here that helps you see life, love, learning, and loss in all their extraordinary shades.” If you’re ready to experience the fullness and passion that is inherent to life, this collection is for you.
Shades by Samantha Finley Maino
Green Is the Worst Flavor is a poetry collection about how one door doesn’t have to close for another to open. It is possible to do it all, even if you fall a few times while doing it. I wrote this book because in a world where mothers and caregivers are ostracized, I wanted to create a literary space that feels like home. My hope is that, in reading this book, you will discover that your potential lies in the dreams you have at night. In this book, I hope to instill in you the same sort of passion and excitement that I have for life, learning (liberty?), and the pursuit of every emotion there is.
Green Is the Worst Flavor by Samantha Finley Maino
