Mary Anne Peck is a writer, educator, and workshop facilitator living in American Samoa.
Originally from South Carolina, Mary earned her B.A. in English and Creative Writing from Winthrop University before moving to France, and then to American Samoa, to teach. In recent years, she has built her business as a writer and workshop facilitator.
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Mary’s short stories and reviews have been published by BULL Magazine, Back Patio Press, Taco Bell Quarterly, and more. Her book, Siapo: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow (funded by the Amerika Samoa Humanities Council, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities) was published by Fa’asamoa Arts in April 2025 as an educational resource for the youth of American Samoa.
Siapo: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Fa'asamoa Arts, an arts nonprofit in American Samoa, has published my book, Siapo: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow! If you are interested in learning about the indigenous arts of American Samoa and supporting local artists, you can purchase a copy locally at the Fa'asamoa Arts Studio and Gallery in Leone (across from Kruse Store) or King's Art Box (inside KS Mart). For readers off-island, head to the link below to purchase the book on Amazon!