Ashley asked Samantha Young:

Hello! One of my utmost favorite scenes in a book comes from Before Jamaica Lane in the form of a flashback when Olivia is cooking a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in honor of her mom. Is there a particular scene in one of your books that is your favorite or really resonated with you when you wrote it? Also, what food or dish do you associate with your own family traditions?

Samantha Young Hi Ashley,

Thanks for your question. One of my favourite scenes is from On Dublin Street when Joss finally gives into the idea that Ellie has become family and she'll be there for her no matter what. When I was writing the scene she holds her hand while they fall asleep crying, I bawled my eyes out.

As for you second question... honestly we're not a family of cooks! But my dad is a good baker and he taught me to bake when I was a little. I have very fond memories of making a mess of the kitchen while making scones!

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