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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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I wanted a quick lunch today as I was busy writing I wanted a quick lunch today as I was busy writing, so went for this incredibly colourful plate! 

A toasted @crostamollica wholemeal flatbread/wrap, with a super thin omelette topped with pepper and oregano. On top was a little bit of cheddar, diced radish, and chopped lettuce. The finishing touch was the amazing beetroot ketchup from @rbprovisions - so good! 

I then had a great afternoon working on my next book- details will be revealed imminently!
I know that times are tight for all of us, so here I know that times are tight for all of us, so here are ways to support your favourite author without costing you a penny!

Thank you in advance, Samantha xx
Did you watch #artemisii return to earth in the ea Did you watch #artemisii return to earth in the early hours? I happened to wake around 5 minutes before they lost contact, so was able to watch it all. I am thankful they are all back safely.

My phone is always on mono after 8.30pm, and I took one screenshot. Fair to say, I got rather lucky! 

@nasa @nasaartemis
Capturing the rainbow magic this morning 🧡 That m Capturing the rainbow magic this morning 🧡

That must mean it is time for @gerdasmit_illustrator and I to begin work on the next book...

#middlegradeauthor #indieauthor #kidlit #rainbows #anthromorphic
You can tell just by looking at him that @magicalm You can tell just by looking at him that @magicalmistermishkins is a cheeky one! 

This is what I have to contend with on a daily basis, as he sleeps curled up behind me on my chair. I best not show my chiropractor this!

Happy #nationalpetday to my always amusing, ever loving, ball of ginger fluff - also known as Mister Mishkins to children the world over 😻
I am thrilled to be a member of the Indie Children I am thrilled to be a member of the Indie Children's Author Network, who I mentioned last week in my Substack post. 

Together, we can break down barriers and share our work, our way, to the children who need to read our words. 

Find out more @indiechildrensauthornetwork
Artemis II has been to the dark side of the moon - Artemis II has been to the dark side of the moon - but did they hear the singing mice or see Celene dancing? Discover the story of Celene and her love for the moon in The Magic of Mister Mishkins.

@nasa @nasaartemis

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Mister-Mishkins-Book-Two/dp/1068242701
Introducing Tom & Jerry - two gorgeous visitors to Introducing Tom & Jerry - two gorgeous visitors to our garden. 

What a glorious Bank Holiday it has been, sat outside, listening to the birds. It truly is a privilege to be in the same space, for them to still show off in front of us. This is the fourth or fifth pheasant in our garden, and we settled on Jerry as his name. So the squirrel, rather than Cyril, had to be Tom by default. 

There is so much to love about the simple pleasures of life, of nature, going on around you.

Happy Monday, Samantha xx
Happy Easter! Sending Easter blessings to you all Happy Easter!

Sending Easter blessings to you all.

Samantha xx
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