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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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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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World Book Day 2022

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on April 11, 2022March 13, 2022 Leave a Comment on World Book Day 2022

For the second year in a row, I took part in World Book Day through an online interview with a Year 6 class in Bury – where my old university friend, Vicky, is a teacher. This year was special, however. Firstly, Vicky didn’t have a chance to edit the questions, meaning that I was asked …

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A magical launch for The Magic of Mister Mishkins A magical launch for The Magic of Mister Mishkins last night in Burnham Market! 

Thank you to all who came, and I look forward to seeing more of you today in The Old Pharmacy on the beautiful sunny Green in the heart of town.
One of the items in the gift bags for those buying One of the items in the gift bags for those buying @magicalmistermishkins for children during launch weekend at Burnham Market. Keeping curious minds growing.
Today is the day! The Magic of Mister Mishkins is Today is the day! The Magic of Mister Mishkins is released into the world!

I cannot wait for you to have this book in your hands. The Magic of Mister Mishkins is book two in The Magical Mister Mishkins series, and it is such a lovely book with a story to enchant and illustrations to capture the heart. 

I will be up at Burnham Market today and tomorrow in The Old Pharmacy so please do come and say hello, have a look through, and maybe even purchase a signed copy. 

What a perfect day to launch a book about cats, on International Cat Day, and on the Lionsgate Portal. Time to dream another little dream, and wait for the magic to happen.

Samantha & Mister Mishkins xx

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The Magic of Mister Mishkins launches on 8 August The Magic of Mister Mishkins launches on 8 August - International Cat Day! I thought it would be fun to introduce you all the cats who live within the realm of the Apothecary, Mister Mishkins aside, and I will start with those featured in the first book, Mister Mishkins' Apothecary.

The last of the cats you have met - number 10, Marmaduke the Sun Cat. Marmaduke was our gorgeous, fluffy orange and white moggy - we actually had two of them - and he is an honourary M Cat, his smile so bright in the sky that it ensures that the sun shines, even on the darkest of days. 

PRE-ORDER The Magic of Mister Mishkins in Amazon/Waterstones/your favourite independent store https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Mister-Mishkins-Book-Two/dp/1068242701

For Limited Edition hardbacks, please visit www.mistermishkins.com
The Magic of Mister Mishkins launches on 8 August The Magic of Mister Mishkins launches on 8 August - International Cat Day! I thought it would be fun to introduce you all the cats who live within the realm of the Apothecary, Mister Mishkins aside, and I will start with those featured in the first book, Mister Mishkins' Apothecary.

The next cats, number nine, are Max and Suri - two unrelated cats who represent siblings in Mister Mishkins' Apothecary. The cats drawn belong to my cousin, Stef, and are based on her Bengals called Simba and Nala. For obvious reasons, names were changed to other cats belonging to her, and thus Max and Suri the 'new' Bengals were born!

PRE-ORDER The Magic of Mister Mishkins in Amazon/Waterstones/your favourite independent store https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Mister-Mishkins-Book-Two/dp/1068242701

For Limited Edition hardbacks, please visit www.mistermishkins.com
It is finally here - my interview on @futureradio_ It is finally here - my interview on @futureradio_norwich in June about all things writing, @magicalmistermishkins and more. 

Click on the link to listen - https://youtu.be/gWyBbB3rDkI - and I hope you enjoy!

Samantha x
The Magic of Mister Mishkins launches on 8 August The Magic of Mister Mishkins launches on 8 August - International Cat Day! I thought it would be fun to introduce you all the cats who live within the realm of the Apothecary, Mister Mishkins aside, and I will start with those featured in the first book, Mister Mishkins' Apothecary.

Cat number eight is Biggles the Lightning Cat. He was based on our very clean, very athletic ginger and white cat Biggles - originally named Amberley but his name was lost along the way. Biggles and Jade were brother and sister - and arrived just after Jasper, hence the gemstone names. 

PRE-ORDER The Magic of Mister Mishkins in Amazon/Waterstones/your favourite independent store https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Mister-Mishkins-Book-Two/dp/1068242701

For Limited Edition hardbacks, please visit www.mistermishkins.com
Something fun happened today as the cats @cathouse Something fun happened today as the cats @cathousenorwich invited me along to talk all things @magicalmistermishkins ! 

All will be revealed later this week, but I could not resist sharing a few images of some of the magnificent cats who live there. Aren't they gorgeous? 

The Cat House is now an official 🐾 Mister Mishkins stockist, making it the perfect place to enjoy a cup of @strangerscoffee and a cuddle with a cat, and then purchase the books in their gorgeous - and highly tempting - shop! 

Keep your eyes peeled for more news later this week! Thank you for having me!
The Magic of Mister Mishkins launches on 8 August The Magic of Mister Mishkins launches on 8 August - International Cat Day! I thought it would be fun to introduce you all the cats who live within the realm of the Apothecary, Mister Mishkins aside, and I will start with those featured in the first book, Mister Mishkins' Apothecary.

Cat number seven is Minski II- Samantha’s second ‘M’ cat. After losing the Great Minski, Samantha longed for another long-haired black at, and along came Minski II, a truly magical cat and instigator of dreams. He is an important part of the Apothecary story. 

PRE-ORDER The Magic of Mister Mishkins in Amazon/Waterstones/your favourite independent store https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Mister-Mishkins-Book-Two/dp/1068242701

For Limited Edition hardbacks, please visit www.mistermishkins.com
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