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Ekstern I Tribute to the King

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on 22 May, 202427 September, 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 30 August, 202330 August, 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 30 August, 20233 August, 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 10 July, 202310 July, 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 10 July, 20238 July, 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 10 July, 20237 July, 2023 2 Comments 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 10 July, 20235 July, 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 27 February, 202424 January, 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 15 January, 20233 January, 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 2 January, 20232 January, 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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I see you've all been very busy discussing this do I see you've all been very busy discussing this dog.

Carry on.

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One week today, Nero the Hero will be released int One week today, Nero the Hero will be released into the world. 🐕📚✨

But before there was a book, there was simply Nero.

A very special miniature schnauzer who stole my heart and inspired the whole adventure.

A week from today, I can't wait to share his story with you.

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#NeroTheHero #ChildrensBooks #BookLaunch #MiniatureSchnauzer
Excuse me internet... Nothing to see here, just a Excuse me internet...

Nothing to see here, just a dog riding a horse. 🐕🐎

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Feeling very grateful to my friends and neighbours Feeling very grateful to my friends and neighbours for having me over to watch Rivals last night.

On arrival, this perfect raspberry g&t in this beautiful glass was put into my hands. They found this glass during one of their travels in Scotland; I may need to track one down for myself! 

Thank you J&J for another fun evening, complete with Miss Samantha Pup xx
Happy Gotcha Day Mister Mishkins! It is five year Happy Gotcha Day Mister Mishkins!

It is five years today, almost to the hour, that you officially became an Ivy Cottage Cat. And what a joy you are to have around! Peacekeeper among all the cats, the Best Snuggler and Squiggler, and most important of all, the inspiration behind my Magical Mister Mishkins series. 

I am often asked about where the inspiration for these books came from. Honestly, it was simple. The night before Mishkins arrived, I was playing with names and I settled on Mishkins. I said: "If the name suits him, I'm going to call him Mishkins, I'm going to write children's books about him, and he is going to own an apothecary." The rest, as they say, is history.

So, Happy Gotcha Day to the most incredible cat I have ever been blessed to be owned by. It feels rather appropriate to be starting the first chapter of book three today, due out on September. Yes, Mister Mishkins will return; meanwhile, he is just Mishks to me, and will be celebrating his anniversary with prawns from his favourite fishmonger later. 

Samantha xx
Two weeks tomorrow until Nero the Hero is released Two weeks tomorrow until Nero the Hero is released! I thought I would give you a little bit of background into who Nero is and why he inspired the book.

Please get your pre-orders in & get ready to leave reviews. I cannot wait to share Nero the Hero with you! 

Samantha xx
A gorgeous, relaxed day out with @paulasmith.2025 A gorgeous, relaxed day out with @paulasmith.2025 today. The perfect way to unwind after a ridiculously busy couple of weeks. 

A highlight was soup and half a cheese toastie @theox.cafe.yoxford - I had smokey tomato and Paula carrot and ginger. Both were perfect, and just what we needed on a rainy June day. 

Back to the next deadline tomorrow, but today was a perfect pause. And, breathe...
All set up @oldhallfarm & ready for sharing @magic All set up @oldhallfarm & ready for sharing @magicalmistermishkins & Nero the Hero with the world!
Quite possibly, my first ever crush. A man who the Quite possibly, my first ever crush. A man who then became the coolest librarian ever. Such a sad day. RiP Anthony ahead, aka Giles aka the Gold Blend man.
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