Her debut novel, titled Before Ever After, has recently been released by Random House, making Samantha the first Filipina to be represented by the famous publishing company. The book was inspired by her experiences living, studying and traveling through Europe when she moved to the Netherlands as a teenager.
Before Ever After follows the story of Shelley, a young widow who receives a visit from a young man named Paolo. Paolo is Shelly’s age, only he says he is her deceased husband’s grandson. However, what’s even more bizarre is Paolo’s claim that Shelly’s husband Max is alive. As she and Paolo track Max down, she recounts the way they met--through a tour of Europe several years before--and begins to piece together the story of who Max really is (or was).
Samantha's writing style is fluid and engaging, and her novel is made all the more interesting by the fact that she starts it where you'd expect most stories to end, then proceeds to peel away the layers of her characters' lives, drawing her readers deeper and deeper into the story. She credits her brother for getting her on the path to writing and the fact that her son goes to school at Ateneo, a long way from their home in Parañaque.
For more information about Samantha and Before Ever After, check out her official website here. A huge thanks also goes out to FemaleNetwork.com who has published an article on her, where we have gotten some information from. Before Ever After is available at the High School LRC of Divine Light Academy Las Piñas. Please don't hesitate to approach any of the librarians or staff members when you have any questions.
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