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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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Reading opens new worlds and takes your mind away Reading opens new worlds and takes your mind away on magnificent adventures. What are you reading for World Book Day?

Thank you to all the readers and followers, who share our words and worlds. 

#worldbookday
Ah, la luna - I have missed you. With the February Ah, la luna - I have missed you. With the February rains, it was hard to see the moon most night's, so it makes tonight's 99% waxing gibbous especially beautiful. 

Tomorrow night is the full moon - the worm moon, complete with a total lunar eclipse. Time to make wishes, tread carefully, and lay the delicate fabric of your dreams.
Happy birthday Ricky - aka Rickle Pickle! 6 years Happy birthday Ricky - aka Rickle Pickle! 6 years old today, and very much at the heart of the Marauder Fluffball Mob!
March is here with its mad March hares - and a lit March is here with its mad March hares - and a little bit of madness maybe in my own life!

I love this month as it begins with World Book Day. I have already had messages from parents, saying that their children want to dress up as Mister Mishkins this year, and I have schools booked in to talk to on the day. Seeing children's faces light up as they fall in love with words is everything; I can't wait! 

March is also about promise - the promise of spring, with a hazy warmth on the breeze, a riot of colour in hedgerows and gardens, birds busy making nests, and lambs gambolling in the fields. 

What are your plans for this month? As ever, I love to hear your news, so do let me know. 

Samantha xx

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I don't know about you, but February has gone by i I don't know about you, but February has gone by in a blur! I came down with a cold early on in the month that has turned slightly fluey. Hopefully, I am over the worst now. This month has seen two birthday parties, a flying trip to London, a week in Sweden, an encounter with a pothole I don't want to repeat, and some amazing art. 

What's been your highlight? 

Samantha xx

1 - snowdrops
2 - with my gorgeous cousin @stefgrace 
3 - Oxford Street
4 - art
5 - 6" deep pothole!
6 - my kind of café
7 - sanctuary
8 - art
9 - amazing from The cake boutique Norwich 
10 - with my wonderful parents
I am not sure why beige food always tastes good, b I am not sure why beige food always tastes good, but this casserole I made last night is the epitome of delicious! 

I have been under the weather for a few weeks now, feeling worse this week. I craved a richer version of chicken soup - and so made this, with cannellini beans and vegetables.

It was exactly what the doctor ordered, and the leftovers tasted even better for lunch. Warming, soothing, natural, reviving. Comfort food at it's very best.
Still my favourite video of @magicalmistermishkins Still my favourite video of @magicalmistermishkins - it's the look on his face when he realises he's about to fall! 😹

#magicalmistermishkinsseries #gingerkitten #kittens #kittenvideo #funnycatvideos
When your favourite band reforms, your favourite a When your favourite band reforms, your favourite album is 35 today, and you realise your life has been shaped by a love that started when you were 15...

@littleangels.live 

@therealtobyjepson @jimmytheangelic @markdplunkett 

https://samanthamattockswrites.substack.com/p/a-little-of-my-past

#littleangels #scarborough #rocklife #samanthamattocks #music #younggods
A beautiful memory of a week cat sitting in Sweden A beautiful memory of a week cat sitting in Sweden. 

I wonder what they were saying to each other - is it too cold to go out? I will if you will? That snow looks a bit deep? 

Sweden truly was a winter wonderland this time around. Thank you 🧡
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