some questions to ask Samantha Hunt

Every writer has reason to write. Some of them write to escape from reality, expressing their feelings, or they just enjoy it. As for myself, writing is therapeutic, it helps to ease my thoughts and many are negatives. Therefore, I want to ask Samantha Hunt, what made her become a writer?  What challenges did she face while becoming a writer? Where did she get her ideas from? What advice does she have for us, young writers? What lessons have you learned as a writer? and finally Where did you get your inspiration?