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Samantha Gwyn

@sgwyn.bsky.social
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Writer of small-town and travel rom-coms. #amquerying. Currently surrounded by snow and dreaming of sunshine ☀️ www.samanthagwynbooks.com

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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Updated #agentguide #editorguide ready for the world. Mean Maddie is moving to the country, but the country might not be ready for her. She had no idea small town life could mean secret fiancées, ALL the town gossip, 2 interfering aunts, 1 sexy neighbor and a literal tornado heading right for her.
WINE & WHITE SQUIRRELS by Samantha Gwyn. This is an adult contemporary rom-come complete at 70,000 words and has series potential. Small town life and a woman who doesn't have time for games, blend in this fun and sexy story sprinkled with laughter, interfering aunts and gallons of red wine. Comps and Tropes. IT HAPPENED ONE SUMMER, THE PUMPKIN SPICE CAFE AND BOSS WITCH. Themes and tropes: family and found family, quirky small town, meet-cute, grump/grump, self discovery and redemption & growth. The Pitch: Maddie had no idea that moving to a small town meant secret fiancées, ALL the town gossip, a crazy ex and two men who drive her wild, but when a tornado hits, she faces her biggest challenge yet. An Excerpt: She chuckled a low throaty laugh and turned toward the sidewalk. “Well, this evening turned out much different than I thought it would.” she said, looking over at him as they walked. “Do you always go to the bowling alley and make-out with strange women on Sunday nights, or is this a one off?” He watched as she licked her lips which were slightly swollen from his short beard. “This was a first for me,” he grabbed her hand as they walked “I usually make my moves during miniature golf.”
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Last night's writers group was so motivating! I love reading through everyone's pieces. The library had to kick us out at the end of the night 🤣 #WritingCommunity
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Went to an acoustic strings concert yesterday, took a notebook. Music with no words somehow helps me write, and I wrote for 1 1/2 hours! Really helped me unlock some story points I was struggling with. Highly recommend! #amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
Smart!
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
First time creating my own website, but I did it! Here is my author/writer site: www.samanthagwynbooks.com #amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity
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Samantha Gwyn Books
Samantha Gwyn Writer, photographer, and travel enthusiast.
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
I journal each night and lift weights 5x a week. Keeps the perimenopause rage at bay slightly as well 😂
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Finally taking the time to round out my website. Anything to put off shoveling the walk again! #amwriting #amquerying #amshoveling
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a close up of a man 's face with a beard and long hair
Alt: Jon Snow getting blasted by winter.
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Thank you!!
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Full request! Great way to end my day yesterday 🥂🧡 #amquerying ##amwriting
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Love the "misbegotten curses"!
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Thanks! I love making these!
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Thank you!!
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Great stakes!
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Maddie had no idea that moving to a small town meant secret fiancées, ALL the town gossip, a crazy ex, and 2 men who drive her wild. When a tornado hits she faces her biggest challenge yet. Mean Maddie is moving to the country, but the country might not be ready for her. #bluepit📖 #A #WF #R #Q
WINE & WHITE SQUIRRELS by Samantha Gwyn. This is an adult contemporary rom-come complete at 70,000 words and has series potential. Small town life and a woman who doesn't have time for games, blend in this fun and sexy story sprinkled with laughter, interfering aunts and gallons of red wine. Comps and Tropes. IT HAPPENED ONE SUMMER, THE PUMPKIN SPICE CAFE AND BOSS WITCH. Themes and tropes: family and found family, quirky small town, meet-cute, grump/grump, self discovery and redemption & growth. The Pitch: Maddie had no idea that moving to a small town meant secret fiancées, ALL the town gossip, a crazy ex and two men who drive her wild, but when a tornado hits, she faces her biggest challenge yet. An Excerpt: She chuckled a low throaty laugh and turned toward the sidewalk. “Well, this evening turned out much different than I thought it would.” she said, looking over at him as they walked. “Do you always go to the bowling alley and make-out with strange women on Sunday nights, or is this a one off?” He watched as she licked her lips which were slightly swollen from his short beard. “This was a first for me,” he grabbed her hand as they walked “I usually make my moves during miniature golf.”
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
As a new crew member of the World Cruise, Reese wants to see the world & find out who she is after a toxic relationship, NOT fall for the grumpy guitar player onboard. Who knew a life at sea meant tipsy tourists, swinger passengers, rocky seas & lots of crew drama?! #bluepit📖 #A #Q #R #WF
Map background featuring two polaroid images. The first is of a young woman on a cliff staring out at the sea. The photo is labeled “274 Nights by Samantha Gwyn”. The second, smaller photo, is of a group of young people standing on a mountain and overlooking a sunset, the woman has a hand in the air celebrating. The photo is labeled “A contemporary rom-com at 76,000 words”. Map background featuring they following text: The Pitch As a new crew member of the World Cruise, Reese wants to see the world and find out who she is after escaping a toxic relationship, NOT fall for the grumpy guitar player onboard. Who knew a life onboard meant tipsy tourists, swinger passengers, rocky seas and ALL the crew drama?! Map background. Labeled Comps & Tropes. Featuring book covers of The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang, People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry and Christa Comes Out of Her Shell by Abbi Waxman. Below it are Themes and Tropes: Reluctant co-workers to lovers A self-discovery journey Quirky side-characters Nicknames & banter Grump x sunshine Flirting with a K-pop star Exotic locations Series potential Dual POV Elements of suspense Map background featuring the following text: The first few lines… Reese stared at the giant ship in front of her. Boat? Vessel? Whatever it was, it was huge. Her bulging suitcase and backpack sat at her feet as heat from the cement radiated up to her already warm face. Anxiety rolled through her as she stared at her new home and workplace. Thanks to the Miami humidity, sweat ran from her temples and she brushed it away with her fingertips while staring up at fifteen decks of the largest ship she had ever seen.
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Thank you!! 💛
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Thanks! Nothing like forced proximity in a romance!
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Love the animation! And twist ending.... yes!
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Love the dive bar vs. country club vibes description!
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Same! 😜
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Thank you! The timing for the People You Meet On Vacation movie coming out is perfect lol.
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
I love everything about this! Can't wait to see it on the shelves.
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Love the stakes!
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
I love the human who wants to be friends bit. Sounds fantastic!
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Maddie had no idea that moving to a small town meant secret fiancées, ALL the town gossip, a crazy ex, and 2 men who drive her wild. When a tornado hits she faces her biggest challenge yet. Mean Maddie is moving to the country, but the country might not be ready for her. #bluepit📖 #A #WF #R #Q
WINE & WHITE SQUIRRELS by Samantha Gwyn. This is an adult contemporary rom-come complete at 70,000 words and has series potential. Small town life and a woman who doesn't have time for games, blend in this fun and sexy story sprinkled with laughter, interfering aunts and gallons of red wine. Comps and Tropes. IT HAPPENED ONE SUMMER, THE PUMPKIN SPICE CAFE AND BOSS WITCH. Themes and tropes: family and found family, quirky small town, meet-cute, grump/grump, self discovery and redemption & growth. The Pitch: Maddie had no idea that moving to a small town meant secret fiancées, ALL the town gossip, a crazy ex and two men who drive her wild, but when a tornado hits, she faces her biggest challenge yet. An Excerpt: She chuckled a low throaty laugh and turned toward the sidewalk. “Well, this evening turned out much different than I thought it would.” she said, looking over at him as they walked. “Do you always go to the bowling alley and make-out with strange women on Sunday nights, or is this a one off?” He watched as she licked her lips which were slightly swollen from his short beard. “This was a first for me,” he grabbed her hand as they walked “I usually make my moves during miniature golf.”
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Ha! The old lady obsessed with John Travolta is amazing!
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Thank you! That's the dream!
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Thanks so much! 💛
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
The stakes! I love how you want to know more about the woman who inspired all the hits. Sounds fantastic!
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Love the "cost of using magic"! Would love to see this on the shelves.
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
I love the atmosphere and setting here. Rivals to lovers is chef's kiss. Sounds fantastic!
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
You had me at Cat! Love a good tale of revenge. Tail of revenge? :)
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Love the rebellion vibes here! Sounds amazing 🧡
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
As a new crew member of the World Cruise, Reese wants to see the world & find out who she is after a toxic relationship, NOT fall for the grumpy guitar player onboard. Who knew a life at sea meant tipsy tourists, swinger passengers, rocky seas & lots of crew drama?! #bluepit📖 #A #Q #R #WF
Map background featuring two polaroid images. The first is of a young woman on a cliff staring out at the sea. The photo is labeled “274 Nights by Samantha Gwyn”. The second, smaller photo, is of a group of young people standing on a mountain and overlooking a sunset, the woman has a hand in the air celebrating. The photo is labeled “A contemporary rom-com at 76,000 words”. Map background featuring they following text: The Pitch As a new crew member of the World Cruise, Reese wants to see the world and find out who she is after escaping a toxic relationship, NOT fall for the grumpy guitar player onboard. Who knew a life onboard meant tipsy tourists, swinger passengers, rocky seas and ALL the crew drama?! Map background. Labeled Comps & Tropes. Featuring book covers of The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang, People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry and Christa Comes Out of Her Shell by Abbi Waxman. Below it are Themes and Tropes: Reluctant co-workers to lovers A self-discovery journey Quirky side-characters Nicknames & banter Grump x sunshine Flirting with a K-pop star Exotic locations Series potential Dual POV Elements of suspense Map background featuring the following text: The first few lines… Reese stared at the giant ship in front of her. Boat? Vessel? Whatever it was, it was huge. Her bulging suitcase and backpack sat at her feet as heat from the cement radiated up to her already warm face. Anxiety rolled through her as she stared at her new home and workplace. Thanks to the Miami humidity, sweat ran from her temples and she brushed it away with her fingertips while staring up at fifteen decks of the largest ship she had ever seen.
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Same here! Best of luck!
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Got you covered :)
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Same!
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Hi #bluepithype friends. Here is a link to my list. Let me know if you would like to swap support 🧡🥂. bsky.app/profile/did:...
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
I'd love to swap! 👋
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
I'd love to share support if you have the bandwidth! Adding you to my list :)
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
I'd love to share support! Adding you to my list:)
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Yay! Adding you to my list! ✨️
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Love that! Adding you to mine as well :) thanks!!
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Pitches and query packages ready for #bluepit this week. Anyone else participating? Would love to swap support! #amquerying #writingcommunity
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
👋 hi!
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
Im late on this one, but hi #bluepithype friends 👋. I'm Sam; a rom-com writer from frozen Ohio. I have 2 books I'm querying, one is the 1st of a series. My dream is to show my daughter my books on a bookstore shelf someday ❤️✨️. I can't wait to see your WIPs during #bluepit!
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Thanks so much for sharing!!
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Halloween III: Season of the Ben @franzferdinand2.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
I remember someone saying that's how you know AI can never truly be a writer. If you tell AI to stop using em dashes, it'll stop. If you tell a writer to stop using em dashes they'll tell you to fuck yourself and that you can pry them from their cold, dead fingers.
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
Designing my author website. Slightly surprised how much I am enjoying this. #amwriting #writingcommunity
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Samantha Gwyn @sgwyn.bsky.social · 07/09/2025
Some call it a vacation... I call it research for my next book. 🥂 #amwriting #onsub #travelromance
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