Sam's first book, Blind Pony: As True A Story As I Can Tell, is a poignant memoir about her tumultuous teenage years that was named a quarter-finalist in Publisher's Weekly BookLife Prize. She recently finished her first novel, Desperation Will Kill You is scheduled for release in Spring 2025.
Set in the cutthroat world of the 1990's Hollywood entertainment industry, we follow our protagonist, Franny Lane, navigating the treacherous waters of a male-dominated industry. When Franny pitches her favorite band
for the soundtrack of Hollywood's most influential film producer, Don Bradford's new movie, also titled Desperation Will Kill You, their paths collide, sparking an unexpected romance fraught with danger.
As the story unfolds, readers are given glimpses into the plot of the fictional movie Desperation Will Kill You, blurring the lines between fiction and reality. Drawing inspiration from Charles Dickens's timeless classic, Great Expectations, Desperation Will Kill You explores themes of identity, ambition, and the dark sides of the entertainment world
.Samantha Hart has over ten years of experience as a creative marketing executive in the film industry, working with iconic directors, including Steven Soderbergh, the Coen Brothers, Kimberly Pierce, Kevin Smith, and Richard Linklater.
Known for having a head for high-concept ideas that define a brand’s essence, Sam built and managed a 50-person company, Foundation Content, handling production and post-production for the advertising industry in Chicago and Los Angeles.
As a creative leader, she has led internal and external teams across the media landscape, creating print and audio-visual materials that motivate and engage and winning awards for both, including the prestigious Gold Hugo Award. Her work has been seen in marketing and design books numerous times, returning to her time at Geffen Records.
"Leveraging my background in senior roles within Hollywood's film and record industries, I infuse Desperation Will Kill You with a deep understanding of its inner workings and challenges, making for a juicy thriller."
