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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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Return to the blue bar…

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 Leave a Comment on Return to the blue bar…

In March, I returned to Dubai and the Novotel World Trade Centre – the scene for many an escapade within Sandstorm, and also home to the legendary blue bar. It felt great to be back in a place that inspired me so much, and is also the setting for one of the raunchiest scenes in …

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Sandstorm new cover reveal!

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on April 11, 2022November 1, 2021 Leave a Comment on Sandstorm new cover reveal!

I am so excited to share with you the new cover for my debut novel, Sandstorm. The original cover image was a painting by my dear friend, Shannon Lawlor, chosen with the Arabian horse in mind. However, Sandstorm quickly reached people not familiar with the world of the Arabian horse and thus a new cover …

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Sandstorm – moving into print!

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021July 14, 2020 Leave a Comment on Sandstorm – moving into print!

I am like a child at Christmas right now, waiting for the proof copy of Sandstorm to arrive! Yes, the time has come for me to launch my debut novel in print. I am hoping that the book will be available by 1 August, and am now taking pre-orders. It has been so well received …

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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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I am all set up 67, The Green in Burnham Market - I am all set up 67, The Green in Burnham Market - aka The Old Pharmacy! I will be here all day, and today only, with @magicalmistermishkins series and @moongazertales Jigfoot. We have the Christmas Light Switch On at 4.45pm, and while it is mizzling, it looks set to be a wonderful day. See you soon!
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. 

If you are scared of spiders, then Henry is the cat for you! He talks a young boy through his fears about spiders - especially how they move so quickly! - and helps him understand that they do have a place in this world. 

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
I am here and set up at The Old Pharmacy in Burnha I am here and set up at The Old Pharmacy in Burnham Market, app ready for the Christmas Light Switch On tomorrow with my @magicalmistermishkins series plus @moongazertales Jigfoot. See you then!
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Just a reminder that I will be back in Burnham Mar Just a reminder that I will be back in Burnham Market this Saturday, 15 November, in The Old Pharmacy for the Christmas Light Switch On!

You will find me and the Magical Mister Mishkins 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 Moongazer Tales, and even Sandstorm under my pen name Adelaide Halsey alongside Mister Mishkins' Apothecary and The Magic of Mister Mishkins.

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

Samantha x
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.

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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
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