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Image of a ginger cat in a Santa hat. It is snowing. There is a sign saying Mister Mishkins' Apothecary. The text reads Mister Mishkins saves Christmas. When Father Christmas runs into trouble on Christmas Eve, there is only one cat he can call on to help save the day!
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A special Christmas treat…

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Leave a Comment on A special Christmas treat…

I am so excited to share that I will be releasing a special Christmas story – Mister Mishkins saves Christmas. When Father Christmas runs into trouble on Christmas Eve, there is only one cat who he can call on to help save the day! Our magical feline returns with a cast of old favourites and …

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An amazing Sandstorm review

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on January 2, 2023January 2, 2023 Leave a Comment on An amazing Sandstorm review

Sandstorm is a stunning piece of literature that enthralled, entertained, and enchanted me from the very first page!

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Interview by Awesome Gang

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on August 24, 2022July 15, 2022 Leave a Comment on Interview by Awesome Gang

I am delighted to share an interview by Awesome Gang featuring yours truly.

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World Book Day 2022

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on April 11, 2022March 13, 2022 Leave a Comment on World Book Day 2022

For the second year in a row, I took part in World Book Day through an online interview with a Year 6 class in Bury – where my old university friend, Vicky, is a teacher. This year was special, however. Firstly, Vicky didn’t have a chance to edit the questions, meaning that I was asked …

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Sandstorm in the press!

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021March 19, 2021 2 Comments on Sandstorm in the press!

I was delighted to be interview by Emma Lee for a feature in this weekend’s Eastern Daily Press Heaven supplement. The interview was all about my debut novel, Sandstorm, and it was an honour to be able to talk about the writing process with Emma. This weekend’s supplement is a book special, and will be …

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Sandstorm – available now!

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021April 24, 2020 Leave a Comment on Sandstorm – available now!

I have decided to bite the bullet and put Sandstorm live, the first book in my Arabian Storm Series. I began working on Sandstorm over 10 years ago and have published it on Amazon Kindle. You can order your copy here. Set in the exciting Arabian horse showing world, Sandstorm follows the halter horse trainers …

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Today is World Kindness Day. But I want to know - Today is World Kindness Day. But I want to know - what does kindness mean to you? What does it look like? Does it have a particular feeling or voice? 

Kindness can be so many things. A smile to someone, sending a card in the post, offering a hug, through to taking over elements of peoples' lives when they are struggling - walking the dog, doing the shopping, or taking them to places they need to be when they don't know how to ask. 

And then, there is the self-kindness. That little voice in our heads that we listen to a bit too much when things aren't going as we feel that they should. That pushing of our selves when we are already exhausted. Sometimes, we need to remember to be kind to ourselves, too. 

Be kind, not just on World Kindness Day, but every day. Even the smallest of things can make the biggest difference. 

Samantha xx
The Magic of Mister Mishkins is enchanting young r The Magic of Mister Mishkins is enchanting young readers the world over, and I thought it was time to introduce you to the cats from book two who live within the realm of the Apothecary. 

The first cat in book two is Waffles, who helps a young boy who is scared of the dark. Instead of being scared, Waffles shows him the magic that can only be seen at night - stars and badgers, anyone? I thought so!

BUY NOW The Magic of Mister Mishkins in Amazon/Waterstones/your favourite independent store https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Mister-Mishkins-Book-Two/dp/1068242701

For Limited Edition hardbacks, please visit www.mistermishkins.com
At the going down of the sun, we will remember the At the going down of the sun, we will remember them.

#remembranceday #gratitude
The Magic of Mister Mishkins is enchanting young r The Magic of Mister Mishkins is enchanting young readers the world over, and I thought it was time to introduce you to the cats from book two who live within the realm of the Apothecary. 

The star of the show has to be first, of course - the @magicalmistermishkins himself! He is ready and waiting for you to step inside his Apothecary, and see what magic lies in store... 

BUY NOW The Magic of Mister Mishkins in Amazon/Waterstones/your favourite independent store https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Mister-Mishkins-Book-Two/dp/1068242701

For Limited Edition hardbacks, please visit www.mistermishkins.com
Very excited to share that I will be at @sudburyar Very excited to share that I will be at @sudburyartscentre Anglian Authors Book Fair on 23 November. I shall be there with my @magicalmistermishkins series, and will be taking part in both a panel talk and a reading. I hope to see you there!
Sharing this lovely video once more from the lovel Sharing this lovely video once more from the lovely people @cathousenorwich I will be back in Burnham Market Saturday 15 November, so do come along and find out more about these enchanting books. If you can't make it, don't worry - you can buy books directly from The Cat House!

Repost: @cathousenorwich 📚✨ Head over to Samantha Mattocks’ page to find out all about the book launch for The Magic of Mister Mishkins this Saturday, 9th August at The Old Pharmacy in Burnham Market! 🐾🎉

We’ll also be selling both books at The Cat House Gift Shop — come by and get your paws on a copy! 😻
I am thrilled to share that I will be back in Burn I am thrilled to share that I will be back in Burnham Market once more on 15 November in The Old Pharmacy for the Christmas Light Switch On!

You will find me and the @magicalmistermishkins series in the town's original apothecary from 10-5.30 next Saturday, where I will also be selling Mister Mishkins' 2026 calendars, Jigfoot by @moongazertales and even Sandstorm under my pen name @adelaide_halsey__author alongside Mister Mishkins' Apothecary and The Magic of Mister Mishkins.

I look forward to seeing you there and sharing the Christmas magic!

Samantha x
How to make an amazing cheese scone even better? A How to make an amazing cheese scone even better? Add smoked Red Fox cheese and crispy bacon. Just the best brunch ever for 'one of those days!'

Scone from the fabulous @wheatacrehallbarns bacon from @theforequarter 

Keeping it deliciously local and perfectly tasty. Yum!
The Beaver Moon over South Norfolk. The skies ar The Beaver Moon over South Norfolk. 

The skies are hazy tonight, clouds flitting across the skies, a chill in the
air that slowly seeps into your bones, as magic happens in the celestial
skies above. 

I love the rings around this moon. I love the echoes in the universe,
reaching out to us. And like so many, I am just transfixed by the moon...

This was taken when the moon was much higher than I normally would have liked, but it is beautiful nonetheless. 

Looking at the moon tonight, I say the words that will bring me all that I
need, all that I have been dreaming of. Say yours aloud, look at the moon, and believe with all your heart that your world will be transformed into all you have imagined. 

Samantha xx
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