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Mad March hares

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021March 1, 2021 Leave a Comment on Mad March hares

It was something of a relief to turn over the calendar to a new month this morning. January was full of dark and grey days and, in spite of it being my birthday month, I struggled. Then came the rain and snow of February, and it felt as though winter would never end. Spring always …

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Competition time!

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021January 15, 2021 Leave a Comment on Competition time!

I thought I’d do my first giveaway of 2021 and this one is all around reviews! I know that so many of you have read and enjoyed Sandstorm. Reviews really are the lifeblood for an author, so if you are able to leave a review either on goodreads, Amazon, or The Arabian Magazine Shop, that …

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An interview by Business Life Online

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021October 10, 2020 Leave a Comment on An interview by Business Life Online

During the height of lockdown last summer, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Business Life Online for their podcast. The brainchild of Richard Maun and Anna Stevenson, the podcast (which is also available on Spotify) The focus was on writing – how I write, how I got into writing and, of course, Sandstorm …

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September days

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021September 7, 2020 Leave a Comment on September days

Oh autumn, how I love thee… The bounty in the hedgerows, that amazing light as the sun begins its descent in the sky, and that slight chill in the air that makes you begin to think about log fires and big bowls of veggie-packed stews and soups. There is no doubt that 2020 has been …

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Sandstorm – an update

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021September 1, 2020 Leave a Comment on Sandstorm – an update

Wow, I have been totally blown away by the response to my publishing Sandstorm in print. And print is definitely not dead – this edition has outsold the digital by 2:1. Great news! What has amazed me most are the amazing reviews coming in for my debut novel – even from people who are not …

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Sandstorm – moving into print!

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021July 14, 2020 Leave a Comment on Sandstorm – moving into print!

I am like a child at Christmas right now, waiting for the proof copy of Sandstorm to arrive! Yes, the time has come for me to launch my debut novel in print. I am hoping that the book will be available by 1 August, and am now taking pre-orders. It has been so well received …

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100 days of lockdown

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021June 30, 2020 Leave a Comment on 100 days of lockdown

Today marks 100 days of lockdown here in the UK. I have just written my latest column for Norfolk Online and in that I lament the loss of one of life’s greatest pleasures – one that we definitely all took for granted – and that is a cup of coffee with a friend. Whether spontaneous …

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The Norfolk Foodie Series

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021June 20, 2020 Leave a Comment on The Norfolk Foodie Series

With lockdown resulting in all horse shows around the world being on a pause, and printing of The Arabian Breeders’ Magazine on hold for the time being, I have had the luxury of time to explore other avenues in my life. One of these has been a long-held desire to conduct a series of interviews …

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Beautiful June

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on June 1, 2020June 1, 2020 Leave a Comment on Beautiful June

Pinch punch, first of the month. I hope that everybody is keeping safe and well. As we all know, we are living in challenging times, and I find it easier to concentrate on what I have, rather than have not, right now. We are all seeing so much change and uncertainty, and for me, I …

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A collection of years

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021May 2, 2020 Leave a Comment on A collection of years

For The Arabian Magazine Collectors’ Edition, I used to do a feature called The Editor’s Year, which was a summary of my year – the horses I had seen, the places I had been, and some of the many magical moments along the way. These used to be on my old website, but rather than …

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It is magical to be working with @gerdasmit_illust It is magical to be working with @gerdasmit_illustrator again - stay tuned, something special is coming!
Always the most wonderful words that any writer ca Always the most wonderful words that any writer can write... 

THE END.

That is the second book in @magicalmistermishkins series done - now time for editing, BETA reading, and more. 

Full details to follow soon...
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Oh, it's been a fun few weeks. I haven't been fe Oh, it's been a fun few weeks. 

I haven't been feeling my best, far from it. As anyone who is self-employed will know, this is your worst nightmare. 

Thankfully, I have incredibly supportive friends and family, plus I've had this one by my side to keep an eye on me and give me cuddles. 

I am resting like I have never rested before, all in a bid to feel better. And I have been speaking with the wonderfully insightful and brilliant @suethomaswellbeing who has not only worked out what is going on when the doctors told me to come back next month, but has me on the best of things to help me feel better. 

My long weekend will be spent with @magicalmistermishkins and doing as little as possible. Sometimes, your body forces you to listen, and this is definitely one of those times.
It's time for the long weekend here in the UK! Wha It's time for the long weekend here in the UK! What magic do you plan to create? 

There are a few clues in this image for some of the magic I have been working on this week, but I'd love to hear what you have been up to, and what you have lined up for the next three days.

Go gentle, make it a good one. Samantha xx
May blossoms, longer days, barbeques, sunshine, ba May blossoms, longer days, barbeques, sunshine, bank holidays, VE Day, family gatherings, writing words, alfresco dining, drinks in the garden, early sunrises, dawn chorus, everywhere is green, cooking demos, lunches with friends, following dreams, reaching for the twilight stars. 

Have a wonderful month, Samantha xx
Today marks twenty years since my precious nanna p Today marks twenty years since my precious nanna passed away. She died just two days short of her 94th birthday, and I still keenly feel her absence. I still wish I could have just one more conversation with her. Just five more minutes. One more cup of tea. One more smile and a cheeky giggle. I just wish for one more… But we all know that one more would never be enough. 

Read my thoughts on my beloved nanna - https://samanthamattockswrites.substack.com/p/i-wish-for-just-one-more

#substack  #substacknewsletter #nanna #wish #family #substackwriter  #writerscommunity
Wishing you all a very Happy Easter. Have a wonder Wishing you all a very Happy Easter. Have a wonderful day, whatever you get up to. 

I love the nostalgia in this image - it takes me back to a time when everything was simpler. I think we could all do with a little of that right now. 

Have a lovely day, Samantha xx
Someone is four today! Happy birthday to The Magic Someone is four today! Happy birthday to The Magical Mister Mishkins!

This cat is so special, not only to me, but to so many around the world as the inspiration behind Mister Mishkins' Apothecary, book one in my Magical Mister Mishkins series. 

Please join me in wishing this little bear a very happy birthday! xx
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