For the first fifteen years after I left university, I put in the hard slog. I had an ordinary job, a predictable salary and a hefty mortgage. I lived near London. Culture and pollution oozed out of every pore of the magnificent capital in equal measure, and I loved the challenges, the pace and the variety of that chapter of my life.
But then I had a family, and my entire perspective transformed. I moved to the East Coast of Australia and went from scraping ice off my windscreen to wiping sweat from my face at Christmas time. To start with, I was completely disorientated, but now I’m at home, writing books in paradise.
That sea change inspired my first novel, ‘Universal Values’.
The process of deciding to move, and the complete metamorphosis i
Samantha Robinson is a passionate storyteller with a heart deeply entrenched in the Young Adult (YA) genre. Her world revolves around immersing herself in stories, whether through the pages of a book, the scenes of a TV show or movie, or the interactive realms of video games.
Her journey with literature began in childhood, marked by frequent visits to the library and the amazement of librarians as she devoured book after book. This early love for reading blossomed into a dedication to writing, especially stories that capture the complexity and vibrancy of teenage life. Her writing intertwines elements of romantic comedy and adventure, showcasing her belief in the transformative power of humor and excitement in storytelling.
