Samantha was born in Maidstone, Kent and is best known for her career as an actor, notably her role as Bernice Blackstock in Emmerdale, which she played until late 2019. She has also appeared in 3 series of Where The Heart Is and as a regular in Hollyoaks, as well as countless theatre roles. She started writing in 2017, inspired by a dream and from this was born her debut novel, Rosemary and The Witches of Pendle Hill. She also has a her own website, www.thesamanthagiles.co.uk where you can find out more about her acting, her books and the spell kits she sells.... She is currently working on a third and final 'Rosemary' book, as well as juggling other writing projects and acting work.....