Samantha Young was one of the first Authors we came across when our Kindles opened up a whole new world of Indie Authors. It started with The Tale of Lunarmorte Trilogy, The Warriors of Ankh Trilogy, The Fire Spirits Series, and then Slumber & Drip Drop Teardrop. After all of these great Paranormal books, she branched out into Contemporary Romance with the On Dublin Street series of books & Into the Deep.
Samantha was willing to answer a few questions for us and was even generous enough to offer a signed copy of her latest book Fall from India Place! Read on and enter to win below!
The Tale of Lunarmorte Trilogy:The Tale of Lunarmorte is a three part epic adventure following the journey of teen lykan, Caia Ribeiro, and her pack as they fall deeper into a millenia old war between the supernatural races of the ancient Greek gods.
The Warriors of Ankh Trilogy: From the sands of ancient Egypt an evil arose, and in its wake the warriors who hunt it… Eden Winslow is no ordinary girl. She was born into a life she never wanted, and to a fate she’s fighting against.
The Fire Spirits Series:Ari Johnson wishes adjusting to living with her boyfriend was her only source of excitement and anxiety. She wishes a lot of things. But then wishing was what got her here in the first place.
Slumber:Molded by a tragic childhood, nineteen-year-old Rogan finds it extremely difficult to trust people. Now Haydyn, her best friend and the one person she does trust, is dying and only Rogan can save her. |
Drip Drop Teardrop: Avery hasn’t had it easy. When she was ten years old her parents died in a car crash. Now nine years later her Aunt Caroline is the only family she has left. And Caroline is dying. So when Death comes knocking (quite literally) in the form of the damaged and dangerous, Brennus, Avery makes a deal with the reaper in order to save Caroline. |
On Dublin Street: New York Times Best Selling series that starts with On Dublin Street – Jocelyn Butler has been hiding from her past for years. But all her secrets are about to be laid bare…
Into the Deep: Charley Redford was just an ordinary girl until Jake Caplin moved to her small town in Indiana and convinced her she was extraordinary. Almost from day one Jake pulled Charley into the deep and promised he was right there with her. But when a tragic incident darkened Jake’s life he waded out into the shallows and left Charley behind.
Why did you decide to become a writer?
I’ve always been a writer—it’s something that’s been a part of me since I was a little girl and fell in love with the world of books and storytelling. However, I decided to publish my writing because I had written a trilogy that had thus far been rejected. I found out about self-publishing and when I lost my job due to budget cuts, I decided there was nothing left to lose and I started self-publishing.
Who/what are your writing inspirations?
I’m inspired greatly by music. I’ve got playlists to all my books on their blogs. Film and other books are an inspiration as well. But mostly it’s music and my family and friends that always inspire my work.
What are your favorite genres to read?
Paranormal/Dystopian—adult and YA. Adult contemp Romance.
What do you hope readers take away most from your writing?
Simply—I want readers to have escaped into another life for a little while. No matter who we are or what’s going on in our lives we need that escape. The best escapes involve falling deeply in love with the characters on the page, as though they were your best friends or your family. I hope that readers feel that way about my characters and that for a little while their troubles and worries melt away because of them.
Who’s the favorite character of yours that you’ve written and why?
I loved writing Olivia from BEFORE JAMAICA LANE. She’s really independent but sociable at the same time. She gives good banter, and made me laugh a lot. Moreover, I think she’s probably one of the best friends I’ve written and there is nothing quite like a great friend. For me Liv is probably the one character I’d hope most readers would want as a friend—she’s relatable, she’s kind and she’s got a great sense of humor. I also think she’s a heroine to look up to because at no point do I think she gives up on what is best for her in order to appease others, and that’s a difficult thing to do in life—especially when you’re in love. Olivia is a strong cookie.
What is your writing style? Outliner/Planner or Seat of the Pantser?
I am definitely a planner. I write character profiles, a book outline and then chapter summaries. I do not write well without a plan.
If someone wanted to become a writer, what tips would you give to them?
Write, write, write. No matter how ready to be published a writer feels, there is always room to improve and develop your skills and the only way to do that is to practice.
If you could collaborate with any other author(living, dead, or undead) who would that be and why?
Aristophanes. The dude was funny.
If you weren’t a writer, what would you do?
Um… I think I’d probably work for the Scottish tourist board. I’m big into history.
Coke, Pepsi, or?
Diet Pepsi
What’s one thing people should know and/or don’t know about you?
I like haggis. What? It tastes nice, honest. Just don’t think about what’s in it…
