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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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Sandstorm – available now!

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021April 24, 2020 Leave a Comment on Sandstorm – available now!

I have decided to bite the bullet and put Sandstorm live, the first book in my Arabian Storm Series. I began working on Sandstorm over 10 years ago and have published it on Amazon Kindle. You can order your copy here. Set in the exciting Arabian horse showing world, Sandstorm follows the halter horse trainers …

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Sharing a recipe… Slow cooked ox cheeks

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021April 23, 2020 Leave a Comment on Sharing a recipe… Slow cooked ox cheeks

I have just shared a recipe over on The Delicate Diner – for slow cooked ox cheek. It is a delicious dish and perfect for these days when, although sunny in the northern hemisphere, there is still a nip in the air come evening. Head on over to The Delicate Diner website to find the …

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Welcome to my new website

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on April 24, 2020April 21, 2020 Leave a Comment on Welcome to my new website

I am delighted to welcome you to my new website here at samanthamattocks.com With so much going on, I had outgrown my original website and it was time to develop something new that truly met my needs. I always say that I have too many dreams for one lifetime, and I share some of them …

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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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