I started this "favourites" feature because I wanted a way for readers to get to know the authors attending BookBuzz Toronto, an event I'm helping with. I hope you enjoy learning a little more about these amazing women and I hope you can attend the event! Learn more about BookBuzz Toronto here.
Today is the last favourites interview! I'm ending with my other co-organizer of the event, the fabulous Samantha Stroh Bailey. I loved her novel Finding Lucas and was so excited to meet her when we started planning this event. When I finally did get to meet her we laughed at how extreme our height difference is (I tower over her!) but the height doesn't matter when you're sitting down, drinking cocktails, and chatting about books! I'm so excited to see her again this week for the event! It's just a couple days away now...will you be there?
About Samantha...
Co-founder of BookBuzz, Samantha Stroh Bailey has
been a writer ever since she could pick up a pen. In fact, she even sent her
first manuscript, Freddy the Flame, to publishers when she was ten years
old. Sadly, it was rejected, but a lifelong passion to write was born.
A published author and journalist, she is also a
professional writer/editor and owns Perfect Pen Communications. Her work has
appeared in Now Magazine, The Village Post, Oxford University
Press, Abilities Magazine, Kobo Writing Life and many other
publications, and she was one of Kobo Writing Life’s
writers-in-residence at BEA 2013. Samantha also has a Master of Education in
Applied Linguistics that looks great on her wall. Okay, in a box in her
basement. She lives in Toronto with her husband and two children. Finding
Lucas is her first novel.
Movie - One of my all-time favorite movies (and books) is
The Unbearable Lightness of Being.
Raw, powerful, smart and incredibly intense, the film has an unbelievable cast
with Daniel Day Lewis, Juliette Binoche and Lena Olin and some of the most
memorable scenes ever shot.
Chick flick - Ooh, this is a hard one. I’m going to have to say Love, Actually. That scene with the little boy on the drums makes
me bawl every time I see it. (Blogger Note: I love this movie! That actor is just the sweetest thing.)
Alcoholic beverage - Gin and tonic, with lemon. Never lime.
Warm beverage - Coffee, always and forever.
Junk food - Chips. Ooh, especially ketchup.
TV show - This is a toss up between Friends
and Sex and the City. I could watch
reruns of both shows for hours, days actually, and they both have the best and
most unforgettable ensemble casts.
Author - I cannot possibly name my favorite author because there are so
many I admire. But, Jennifer Weiner is my idol, and I would read a grocery list
if she wrote it.
Actress - I have recently developed a serious affection for
Rebel Wilson. I first saw her in Bridesmaids,
and I’ve been watching Super Fun Night.
I think she is clever, hilarious and very relatable.
Band - I know that this is going to convey a very different impression of
me, but three of my favorite bands are Nine Inch Nails, The Red Hot Chili
Peppers and Sublime. I like loud and dirty sometimes.
Pet - Oh, I miss the dogs I’ve
had. I definitely want to get another one and will when my kids are old enough
to help me clean up after them. They say seven; I say twelve.
Board game - Scrabble!
Connect with Samantha...
Website
Goodreads
I love ketchup on my chips, and so many people think that's crazy! See you in TWO DAYS!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to meet you, Samantha! We can devour a bag together. :)
DeleteFun post! I saw "Love Actually" again recently and was teary-eyed at the airport scene. That kid is just the sweetest. He totally reminds me of my older son.
ReplyDeleteI need to watch it again, too! Thanks for reading, Melissa!
DeleteKetchup chips! YUM! ... and ditto that scene from Love, Actually! So adorable!
ReplyDeleteTwo more days, Cat!!!!
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