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Success at Beccles Food & Drink Festival!

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 Leave a Comment on Success at Beccles Food & Drink Festival!

I enjoyed doing a cooking demo at Beccles Food & Drink Festival last weekend.

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Find me on Substack

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on May 28, 2024May 22, 2024 Leave a Comment on Find me on Substack

I am thrilled to share that I am the creative platform, Substack.

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BBC Interviews

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on February 28, 2024December 20, 2023 Leave a Comment on BBC Interviews

I am delighted to have been featured on the BBC twice in December, talking about Mister Mishkins’ Apothecary.

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Olga Sinclair Prize – Norwich Writers Circle Award

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on May 22, 2024October 5, 2023 Leave a Comment on Olga Sinclair Prize – Norwich Writers Circle Award

Tuesday night was quite surreal, with a book launch & a writers prize

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Launching today – Mister Mishkins’ Apothecary

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on May 22, 2024October 3, 2023 Leave a Comment on Launching today – Mister Mishkins’ Apothecary

“The idea of shifting magical places reminded me a little bit of The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton…”

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Ekstern I Tribute to the King

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on May 22, 2024September 27, 2023 Leave a Comment on Ekstern I Tribute to the King

Ekstern I Tribute to the King was launched in Aachen over the weekend.

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Notebooks & Ink Pens

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 Leave a Comment on Notebooks & Ink Pens

I keep hearing and seeing a lot of ‘back to school’ comments and posts at the moment. For me, back to school always means one thing – stationery!

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Announcing Mister Mishkins’ Apothecary

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on August 30, 2023August 3, 2023 Leave a Comment on Announcing Mister Mishkins’ Apothecary

I am delighted to share that, two months today, I will launch my debut children’s book, Mister Mishkins’ Apothecary.

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Meet the Writer Day 6 – Music

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 Leave a Comment on Meet the Writer Day 6 – Music

Day 6 of #meetthewriter, where you can find out more about my creative life, as prompted by Beth Kempton.

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Meet the Writer Day 4 – Champion

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on July 10, 2023July 8, 2023 Leave a Comment on Meet the Writer Day 4 – Champion

Day 4 of #meetthewriter , where you can find out more about my creative life as prompted by Beth Kempton.

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Oh, I love this time of year and looking forward t Oh, I love this time of year and looking forward to the year ahead. And I do have some exciting news to share with you all - something new is coming! If you want to be first to hear about what's new, please sign up to my newsletter to receive my monthly update. Any ideas on what the something new may be? All will be revealed soon! Samantha xx https://samanthamattocks.com/subscribe-to-samanthas-newsletter
The first Monday back in the office since 2025. Mi The first Monday back in the office since 2025. Mister Mishkins was quite contemplative about it... On the plus side, he got to watch the birds on his feeder and have exclusive time with his mum. On the downside, there were no Pandas to play with. How was your Monday? And what do you have planned for the week ahead? I hope to have news to share soon; watch this space! Samantha xx
Some cats are more than they seem... The Magical M Some cats are more than they seem... The Magical Mister Mishkins™ Series out now! @sarahsurgeywriter - thank you for the chat this morning, which inspired me to make this video and to be bold with my MG character! #kidlit https://mistermishkins.com/shop
And work begins in earnest on my next children's b And work begins in earnest on my next children's book. I didn't have my traditional October writing retreat, so I have taken myself to the wonderful @huggerslongstratton for sustenance and space.
Craving green, fresh food. This will be turned int Craving green, fresh food. This will be turned into a pasta bake - Brussels tops, mushrooms, aubergine, fennel, pepper, with @freshherbsalt original mix and a touch of pancetta that needed eating. The very best kind of fridge raid supper.
We always start January with hot pot. My mum has b We always start January with hot pot. My mum has been making it for as long as she can remember, boiling down the turkey carcass, removing the last of the meat, and adding turnip, swede, carrots, parsnips, and potatoes. Simple dried basil and fresh bay, a good grind of pepper, and dumplings added for high days and holidays. This is bone broth in its most basic form, and it is warming, hearty and delicious. The @wholefoodwarrior would approve, I am sure! Now to go and warm the pot once more for day three. The last of the turkey is already in, a beauty from Mobbs & Sons, with veggies from @giddensthompson So local, so tasty. I think we may just have enough for lunch tomorrow - and then I need to find something from the freezer to cook! January is all about low maintenance and nourishment. Perfect.
My Word of the Year for 2026 came to me quite quic My Word of the Year for 2026 came to me quite quickly last year. I was in a session with the brilliant mavens at the Southwood Social Hub, and I wrote the word FREE. As I did so, I knew that had to be my word of the year for 2026. I feel as though I am where I finally dreamed of being six years ago, and I have finally evolved both businesses to where I need them to be as I step into 2026. With that comes a sense of freedom, and 'free' and 'freedom' are words that I keep on seeing and hearing, over and over. Always a sign that one is on the right path. What is your word of the year? Do you believe in a word to help set your course through the coming twelve months, or do you think it's just another gimmick? Either way, I'd love to know your thoughts. Samantha xx PS - Song of the Year still to be determined...
The snow held off enough for the stunning supermoo The snow held off enough for the stunning supermoon tonight. Just incredible - the wolf moon, the ice moon... It is so close, you feel as though you can reach out and touch it. Make your wishes, tonight's the night! Samantha xx
What beauty outside today while taking part in @be What beauty outside today while taking part in @bethkempton winter writing sanctuary! The sun is now shining down upon our winter wonderland, making the snow sparkle and shimmer. Mother Nature at her most beautiful.
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