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Oasis in Oman

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on January 25, 2023January 24, 2023 Leave a Comment on Oasis in Oman

I am sharing a piece I was inspired to write while enjoying a moment of solitude at an oasis in Oman.

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A rich heritage – Jordan

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on January 15, 2023January 3, 2023 Leave a Comment on A rich heritage – Jordan

In October, I travelled to the historical country of Jordan, home to six UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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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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Photography section update

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on August 25, 2022August 25, 2022 Leave a Comment on Photography section update

I have updated my photography section – please do have a browse!

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Words are powerful

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on August 24, 2022August 15, 2022 Leave a Comment on Words are powerful

A-level results day is approaching and this year, falls on 18 August – an important date in my life.

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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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nourish 04

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on January 15, 2023July 1, 2022 Leave a Comment on nourish 04

The fourth edition of nourish, the food, drink, and lifestyle magazine for East Anglia that I co-own, is out now.

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From desert sands to sparkling skylines

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on January 15, 2023July 1, 2022 Leave a Comment on From desert sands to sparkling skylines

I headed to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to uncover more about the city that never sleeps.

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Sandstorm – add extra heat to your summer

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on July 1, 2022June 13, 2022 Leave a Comment on Sandstorm – add extra heat to your summer

I am loving my new promo images for Sandstorm! While I am all for the beach read – and that is the most common feedback on Sandstorm, that it is a perfect beach read – I love this evocative image of the desert and how it ties in with Sandstorm. What do you think? Have …

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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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  • It is time to turn over a new page as we are now in the month of June. This year is truly flying by! 

I am not sure where the sun has gone as it's been grey here in Norfolk for days now, but that doesn't stop me enjoying the beauty of nature all around me. 

My June will see deadlines come to an end and creative time return; watch this space, as there is exciting news ahead!

Have a lovely month, and let me know your plans are. I look forward to catching up with some of you in person. Samantha x

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  • Life has been somewhat busy of late, but one thing I try to do everyday is take a photograph. Something that catches my eye, something that makes me smile, or an important milestone that day. I hope you enjoy this small selection. Happy Thursday xx

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  • One girl and her cat... The Magical @mistermishkins 🧡

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  • Pure nostalgia... 

I just went to the garage and there was a doorway to my childhood in the form of a Fry's peppermint cream bar. My nanna used to buy these, and I can almost hear the original foil wrapper being undone before she would slice the bar into pieces to make it easier to eat.

I have always loved dark chocolate and peppermint, and I suspect that all comes from my childhood days, when I enjoyed a bar of Fry's peppermint cream, laid out on a plate, and shared with my darling nanna. I do miss her... 🧡

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  • I am slowly recovering from jetlag and feeling slightly more ready to celebrate the Coronation than I did yesterday. Here's our version of red, white, and blue - delicious @thecornishcompany scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream enjoyed alongside the new vintage @flintvineyard Charmat Rosé, which is an absolute delight and perfect for this weekend and the sunshine today. 

Cheers, Long Live the King!
  • Have a wonderful Coronation weekend, everyone. Bubbly with a chance of scone? It's definitely my kind of forecast! 

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  • Time to leave California and head home for the Coronation of King Charles III! What an incredible two weeks it has been - and the time has absolutely flown by. I have loved working on this project - food + writing, what could be better! - and am now ready for the heady challenges May has ready to throw at me. 

These photos are just a taste of my time in the States - there is so much more to come! 

And @mistermishkins I'll be home soon! 

Love Samantha xx

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  • I am over in California working on a project for a client. Full on days, but the rewards of bruised purple blueberry shots such as this make it worth it. #lucky

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  • My familiar and inspiration for my Magical Mister Mishkins children's book series turns two today! 

Happy birthday Mister Mishkins! 🧡

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