While jogging around Bonifacio Global City sometime in October 2011, I asked my friend what book she was reading. My friend loves to read fiction books!   “I’m reading Before Ever After by Samantha Sotto.” she answered.     “The author’s name sounds Filipino. Is she Pinay?” I asked.   “Yes, I think she is. Guess what?! The setting was in Madrid!” She exclaimed.   My friend was excited because we just came from Madrid (and other parts of Europe) when we attended the World Youth Day sometime in Aug 2011.   When I got home, I googled Samantha Sotto right away. I learned that indeed, she’s Pinay; she’s a full time…