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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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One month to go! Yes, The Magic of Mister Mishkins One month to go! Yes, The Magic of Mister Mishkins launches on 8 August! 

If you pre-order the book, you will be invited to the launch party so head over to www.mistermishkins.com and order your copy today! 

Are you ready to enjoy the magic? The countdown is on!
A beautiful taste of summer as I prepared a feast A beautiful taste of summer as I prepared a feast for a dear friend's 60th.

Starter and pudding shown - beautiful heritage tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, drizzled with the best extra virgin olive oil from the wonderful @tuscanfarmshop bookended with Norfolk strawberries, cream and meringue for an easy Eton mess.

I love the bowls in the pudding photo - a @costco find, and they will keep the summer vibe going on wintery days.

There was cake - chocolate fudge - and homemade hot smoked salmon and pea quiche, plus extra bits as well.

Now to relax with @wimbledon and @f1 and maybe a snooze with @magicalmistermishkins
The Magic of Mister Mishkins launches next month! The Magic of Mister Mishkins launches next month! Book Two in The Magical Mister Mishkins series, this book is truly enchanting all.

I have so much more to share about book two, but I couldn't resist sharing this gorgeous illustration of everyone's favourite ginger cat! 

Pre-order the hardback now - paperback details will be released later this week!
Hot and hazy July is here - time to press pause wh Hot and hazy July is here - time to press pause wherever we can, take time for you, and appreciate the height of summer. 

So far, this summer is a particularly hot one, and while we may all long to escape to a beach, it's not always practical. Cool morning walks, fresh salads, ice cream treats, and finding chilled spaces are key to getting through this weather. 

As for July itself, this is when the harvest starts to come home, the birds grow silent as they are tired from feeding their young - and yet we try to fit in as much as we can into these long summer days. 

Remember to pause, remember to rest. Above all, remember to be.

Have a blessed month, my friends.

Samantha xx
It was twenty years ago today when I received a te It was twenty years ago today when I received a telephone call confirming that I was leaving Norwich Union/Aviva. I remember the moment as though it were yesterday and from that moment on, I have never looked back. 

Being self-employed for twenty years has been full of incredible highs and demoralising lows. I am grateful to say that the highs have far outweighed the lows, and I would not have changed anything for the world. 

I still have so many dreams, so many goals and ideas, and so much to strive for. These years have flown by, and I cannot wait to see what the next twenty years will bring.

As I always say, follow your dreams! 

Samantha 🧡
An update on @magicalmistermishkins plus news of @ An update on @magicalmistermishkins plus news of @eaton_arts_collective pop up in Wymondham, where I purchased this stunning necklace from @paulasmith.2025 

Have a great weekend everyone, and keep cool! 

Samantha xx
Ricky enjoying the fresh catnip this summer's even Ricky enjoying the fresh catnip this summer's evening!
Well, that was fun! Thank you so much @futureradio Well, that was fun! Thank you so much @futureradio_norwich for having me on today to talk all things Samantha/ @thearabianmagazine /@thedelicatediner and, of course,  @magicalmistermishkins 

The next book in the series, The Magic of Mister Mishkins, is out on 8 August. Find out more at samanthamattocks.com including how to pre-order the limited edition hardback & receive an invite to the launch party!
I am very excited to share that I will be a guest I am very excited to share that I will be a guest on @futureradio_norwich this Tuesday, 24 June, at 3.30pm! 

Tune in to 107.8 FM and hear me talking about my writing life.  I can't wait to share it with you all.

Samantha x
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