A Conversation With My Character - Sam Carter

Guest post by IE Author M.M. Cochran
Title: Between the Ocean and the Stars (available in print and ebook from IE)

​My book: Between the Ocean and the Stars
My story: One romantic summer sweeps Sam into a mysterious girl’s life, where he uncovers the secrets harbored on Ophelia Island. Set against the humid marsh of this Florida island, Sam is faced with a major hurricane that sucks him right into a police investigation.
My character: Sam Carter

Sam Carter can put a bike together blindfolded, but as far as making friends as the new kid on the island, his skills stop there. He’s awkward, shy, and maybe a little cute? Maybe. Did I mention he doesn’t really know what he’s doing when it comes to girls? Okay, let’s move on...

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A conversation with my character, Sam Carter

Sam, you liked that one girl in grade school, and she was your girlfriend for one whole day! (No, that’s a good thing!) What was it about Georgia that drew you in? 
It was that time I saw her so passionate on the beach––the first time I laid eyes on her. And the second time? Well, she was standing in an abandoned lighthouse. How could I not love something about her? 

You went from West Virginia to Ophelia Island, FL. Tell me how big of a change that was for you.
Considering it was the summer right before college, I think it was crappy for my parents to uproot me. Can I say ‘suck’ in this interview? Can you delete that? Anyway, it was hot and humid, and definitely not the experience I was expecting.

Is love how you expected it to feel? 
Love? Yeah. I love her so deeply, so deeply it cuts into me. So no, it’s nothing like how I expected.

Give us a fun fact about yourself, Sam. 
Um, I once was so desperately lonely that I named my bicycle. Does that count? ​

What do you do in your free time? 
I like reading, taking bike rides, and mostly normal things. Not, like, stealing sailboats or sneaking into lighthouses and getting pushed into the backseat of a cop car. Actually, where’s Georgia? You should interview her instead. 

Our last question, Sam. I see you’re kind of sweaty, so we’ll make this quick. What is your goal? What drives you?
The short answer? Georgia. Making sure she’s safe. Making sure she’s protected. But I know she can handle herself. 

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Author M.M. Cochran

M. M. Cochran is an award-winning fiction writer from Greenville, South Carolina.  With an educational background in English and creative writing, she is currently a journalist for a daily newspaper.  Her debut novel, Between the Ocean and the Stars, is a Finalist in the 17th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards. IngramElliott published her follow up, an exciting suspense thriller, The Button Collector, also available in print and e-book from IngramElliott. 
​Connect with the author on Instagram @m.m.cochran_writer​

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