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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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Meet the Writer Day 3 – Motivation

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on July 10, 2023July 7, 2023 Leave a Comment on Meet the Writer Day 3 – Motivation

Day 3 of #meethewriter, where you can find out more about my creative life, as prompted by Beth Kempton.

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Meet the Writer Day 1 – Desk

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on July 10, 2023July 5, 2023 Leave a Comment on Meet the Writer Day 1 – Desk

Day 1 of #meethewriter, where you can find out more about my creative life, as prompted by Beth Kempton.

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Oasis in Oman

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on February 27, 2024January 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 1 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 February 27, 2024July 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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This morning was all about @huggerslongstratton - This morning was all about @huggerslongstratton - editing the next Middle Grade book, meeting @michellemouldartist and watching her at work, plus enjoying this scrummy cheese and tomato bage washed down with mint teal. Today was all about being gentle, and this was a perfect pause. Much needed. #creativemind #mywritinglife #middlegradeauthor #kidlit #pause
Someone is feeling full of the joys of spring toda Someone is feeling full of the joys of spring today! @magicalmistermishkins keeping an eye on proceedings in the office while I work on a book deadline. He is just the best office company, even when he is being rather cheeky!
World Book Day may have been and gone, but parents World Book Day may have been and gone, but parents are still sending me photos of their children dressed up as Mister Mishkins! The first photo is C, and the attention to detail in the costume is amazing - the key, the handkerchief, the tail! Then we have Charlie, whose school asks everyone to go in wearing pyjamas and to bring their favorite book. As an author, this is everything. That children love my words and world so much that they want to share their love with others. Both children took The Magic of Mister Mishkins to school, and C even read to some nursery children! Oh, my heart...! Thank you to their mums for sharing these with me, and giving me permission to share with you.
I needed this. A very slow and gentle few hours wi I needed this. A very slow and gentle few hours with @paulasmith.2025 including this perfect chocolate and blackcurrant cake from @earshamstreetcafe It was exactly what a chocolate cake should be - rich, nuggets of chocolate throughout, and zingy with the blackcurrant bursts. I've fancied a proper chocolate cake for a while now, and this absolutely ticked all the boxes.
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 I have a lot of exciting news to share with you this year, so do sign up to my newsletter and be the first to know! https://samanthamattocks.com/subscribe-to-samanthas-newsletter
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
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