Fan Chat With Author Samantha Young1
Fan Chat With Author Samantha Young1
Fan Chat With Author Samantha Young1
LoverKaren: Hi Everyone
LoverMichelle: Okay, it looks like our guest of honor, author Samantha Young, is with us
now.
Yesi_Cavozos: Hello!
alyssasusanna: hi!!!!
LoverMichelle: Samantha, I'm curious as to how you came up with the storyline for ODS?
alyssasusanna: :D
Amanda_Ackerson: aww
LoverMichelle: I read that your brother had the same type of tumors as Ellie? How is your
brother now?
SamanthaYoung: My brother is doing is brilliantly now. He had surgery a few years ago
so he's fully recovered.
SamanthaYoung:
Yesi_Cavozos:
LoverElizabeth: I would like to know what was the hardest scene to come together?
SamanthaYoung: Thanks guys And hardest scene? Probably the scene in the kitchen
when Braden tells Joss he did something bad! You all know what scene? Yeah, that was
hard to get Joss' reaction just right; and I was so involved with the characters by this
point, it was pretty upsetting writing this 'break up' scene right.
LoverElizabeth: Oh yes...I remember that one. I have to ask...did you cry over it, even a
little? I'm an emotional reader so I have always wondered how the writers handle it all.
Yesi_Cavozos: I felt that reaction as I read it. You wrote it perfectly using the shotgun
example.
SamanthaYoung: :p I didn't cry over that, but I did get teary-eyed writing the scene where
Joss climbs into bed with Ellie after her break up with Braden.
alyssasusanna: I would have cried if I were a writer writing a scene like that.
LoverMichelle: I cried reading that especially when he found them the next morning.
SamanthaYoung: Yeah, there was a lot going on in that scene so it was emotional to write.
Yesi_Cavozos: I honestly was in shock for about 5 seconds until I continued reading.
Emotional indeed!
LoverTiffany: Why didn't Joss ever call in her favor from Braden after he made her wear
her hair up? ;)
SamanthaYoung: Lol, I've been asked this before. That part was really just to highlight
how Braden wasn't a total caveman, that he could compromise, and that Joss didn't take
orders from anybody no matter how hot they were ;)
LoverMichelle: I really did love how she referred to him as a caveman numerous times…a
hot caveman.
SamanthaYoung:
SamanthaYoung: I began writing it at the beginning of this year and then put it aside for
other projects. I went back to it during the summer and wrote it in about a month.
Yesi_Cavozos: When Braden proposed "the arrangement," was that his intention or a way
to work his way into her heart? I wonder about that....
Amanda_Ackerson: :D
Yesi_Cavozos:
LoverMichelle: Does that mean you are working on his POV or is it still a secret?
Yesi_Cavozos: I am pretty sure I know the answer to that. ;)
SamanthaYoung: I can't really say anything at the moment about the plans for the series,
but I promise you'll all find out more very soon
SamanthaYoung: As for the alpha male question... I think probably because many of us are
independent, women who would like that in a partner. Not a strong woman in a partner
lol. I mean an equally strong guy.
alyssasusanna: Oh okay!
SamanthaYoung: I did actually cut Braden's mother out of the final draft of ODS. In the
end, there was nothing her character could tell us that we didn't already know about him.
I felt she was redundant, so I gave her the chop, which is what she deserved :p
LoverMichelle:
Alyssasusanna: Not sure if I liked her anyway But it's good to have a well-rounded set
of characters, right? :D
SamanthaYoung: The actual writing process is the same for me, but the genres present
their own challenge. Contemporary is all about characterization and good character
development. Whereas SF/UF is very challenging - the word building over a series gets
complicated lol.
SamanthaYoung: Oh it is, alyssa. I love when a series comes together. It's very gratifying.
Amanda_Ackerson: I live in VA. How did you pick it as the home location for Joss?
SamanthaYoung: I've always wanted to visit VA so I decided I'd live it a little through Joss.
Amanda_Ackerson: Well, c'mon down. I'll show you around. I've lived all over that state.
alyssasusanna: I've begun to develop a taste for contemporary fiction, thanks to you, Jamie
McGuire, Michelle Leighton, Tammara Webber :d
SamanthaYoung:
LoverMichelle: Many of us have talked & laughed about Joss farting! Why did you include
that scene?
SamanthaYoung: Hahaha! Well, it's something I'm sure we can all relate to, plus, growing
up I was told the story of my parents honeymoon over and over... which included a
hilarious fart scene that cracked my dad up so much he's never forgotten it! I just thought
there was something so real about that and I wanted to give Joss and Braden a REAL
moment.
SamanthaYoung:
Ava22: Are you doing a follow up to ODS; and if so, would it follow Joss and Braden or
focus on Ellie?
SamanthaYoung: And Ava22 - I'll be able to reveal all about the follow up to ODS very,
very soon.
Milica_Zikic:
Yesi_Cavozos: Everything that came out of Braden's mouth was "sexy as F" what was your
favorite moment or line?
SamanthaYoung:
LoverMichelle: Perfect!
Yesi_Cavozos: That was the first one I posted when we were discussing quotes! Love it!
SamanthaYoung: Yay!
Milica_Zikic: Yay I posted that quote too and many more
SamanthaYoung: :D
LoverMichelle: One of our Lovers from LLL, Elizabeth, has the exact same personality as
Joss!
LoverMichelle: After I read ODS, I told her she had to read it because Joss was her.
SamanthaYoung: lol
Amanda_Ackerson: Are you ever amazed or surprised at the dialogue that your characters
come up with?
SamanthaYoung: Yes, sometimes it's really like they take on a life of their own.
LoverElizabeth: Well, at least Michelle says I do. I do know Joss cracked me up constantly!
LoverMichelle:
LoverElizabeth: I'm pretty sure Joss and I could have a few drinks and tear up a town or
two ;)
Milica_Zikic: Lol
alyssasusanna:
SamanthaYoung: I do get sad... it would be nice if Braden and Joss existed. Although if
Braden existed, I'd have to fight Joss for him.
Yesi_Cavozos:
LoverElizabeth: I think the line for Braden would be out the door!
Yesi_Cavozos: If Braden existed you would be fighting lots of women for him!
Yesi_Cavozos: LOL!
alyssasusanna: HaHa. Poor Joss. She'd have so much competition.
LoverElizabeth: You know...all this sexy Braden talk has me wanting to meet back up with
him tonight ;)
Yesi_Cavozos: I loved that Braden, was HOT, successful, rich, etc.... yet he never came off as
arrogant.
SamanthaYoung: Lol!
SamanthaYoung: I have to admit that I poured more of me into Joss than any other
character I've written.
LoverElizabeth: I just finished a book that made me cry; maybe I need one to make me
swoon again.
SamanthaYoung: I think following up tear-jerker with a swooner is a good idea…helps
ease the pain.
Milica_Zikic: I loved the whole hot and cold thing that Braden has..
LoverMichelle: Samantha, you said you poured more of you into Joss...more time or more
emotion?
SamanthaYoung: I poured more of me I think. I dealt with a lot of loss at a young age and
so I really ‘get’ Joss.
Ava22: if ODS made the big screen, who would play Braden? Any suggestions?
SamanthaYoung: I'll be able to talk more about that, Michelle, hopefully very soon
Milica_Zikic: nice
LoverMichelle:
Yesi_Cavozos:
LoverMichelle: Did you have Beta readers for ODS? If so, did you make changes after they
read it?
Yesi_Cavozos: Good plunge! ODS has rocked my (our) world!!!! Thanks for creating Braden
and Joss!
LoverMichelle: Wow ~ then you must be blown away from the reception of the book.
SamanthaYoung: I am! I've never been so nervous about a book release. The reception
has been overwhelming.
Amanda_Ackerson: I can't stop telling people about it! It's a really great read, and it makes
me want to go to Scotland. That and Gerard Butler. IJS
SamanthaYoung: Talk about a tearjerker! He's wonderful in it. Love, love, love him.
SamanthaYoung: Lol. Nope. It's actually the complete opposite. I'll say no more and let
you discover it for yourself.
LoverMichelle: Are you a big fan of Gene Kelly since you included him in your book?
LoverTiffany is!
SamanthaYoung: I am huge Gene Kelly fan! If I could go back in time and marry him, I
would!
LoverTiffany: JOMGo_SDJRFOWEAURLSNSRUSJF
LoverMichelle:
SamanthaYoung: Lol!
LoverTiffany: UM... I think /... well scratch that … I can’t think. Hahahhaha.
LoverTiffany: HELL YES!! omg!! I may have 2 copied pics he signed above my bed... just
saying.
LoverTiffany: He was hot!! Even when he got older! Plus he can mooooove!
SamanthaYoung: Oh man. They just don't make men like him anymore.
SamanthaYoung: Hahaha! Me too, Tiffany. Basically, we're saying Old Hollywood kicks
New Hollywood's ass.
LoverTiffany: I want to hug you and have a Gene Kelly/Frank Sinatra movie marathon and
then we can visit Amanda in VA.
Milica_Zikic: I really loved Ellie. She is so sweet and kind and fragile but strong at the same
time Did u have a muse for her?
SamanthaYoung: yeah
Milica_Zikic:
Milica_Zikic: aww
SamanthaYoung: Oh definitely.
LoverTiffany: hahahaha.
Yesi_Cavozos: YES!!!
SamanthaYoung: Is there anywhere in particular you guys would like a sex scene set...
maybe I'll take the suggestion on board ;)
LoverMichelle: OMG, I may have to get back to you on that one. The pool is always nice…at
least from other books I've read, just sayin'....
Milica_Zikic: Cabinet was my favor maybe the club can't make up my mind:)
SamanthaYoung: Okay!
SamanthaYoung: :p
Yesi_Cavozos:
SamanthaYoung: ;)
SamanthaYoung: I'm dying to let you guys know more! Soon, soon, soon :D
SamanthaYoung:
Yesi_Cavozos: Going back to the kitchen scene...why was Braden be so cruel and harsh? It
was so out of character....it broke my heart for Joss.
SamanthaYoung: To get a reaction. Nothing else was penetrating Joss' very thick walls.
He went cutthroat on her ass.
LoverMichelle: He was testing her. He gave her space. That didn't work.
Yesi_Cavozos: Absolutely!
Amanda_Ackerson: I felt the same way Joss did when he said it. I may have cursed.
SamanthaYoung:
LoverMichelle: I loved the tender moment at his place when Joss is thinking about the
moment that everything changed, and it wasn’t just about sex any longer.
LoverMichelle: We just have a few minutes left. Any final questions for this best-selling
author????
Yesi_Cavozos: Not a question but just a statement... ODS is phenomenal! Thank you giving
us this wonderful story!
SamanthaYoung: Oh thank you I am overwhelmed by how much love you guys are
giving it xx
Yesi_Cavozos: One of my favorite books of all time! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
LoverMichelle: Samantha, you have been awesome to chat with. Maybe you can visit again
when the sequel comes out?
SamanthaYoung: Thanks for having me. It’s been great fun! Of course, I’d love to :D
LoverTiffany: Yes!! :)
LoverMichelle: Great ~ I'll be in touch. Thank you everyone else for joining us tonight!
Ava22: Yeah, it is a fab book! And I have recommended it to anyone who will listen!
SamanthaYoung: Thank you! So glad you're looking forward to more from the world of
ODS! Night guys! X
Constance_poteatlyda: Just wanted to say a quick thank you to Samantha for such a
wonderful book. I am just getting on.
LoverTiffany: Night!!
LoverMichelle: Night x
SamanthaYoung: Thank you, Constance. And I hope I have Braden dreams too. Bye
*waves* xxxx
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