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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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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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I loved this seagull looking so majestic at the Ha I loved this seagull looking so majestic at the Harbour Inn in Southwold today. It was also lovely to see the sun! 

I also popped into @southwoldbooks
and treated myself to two books by @lmwestwriter - good reading for my trip to Sweden next month.

It has been a great week of friends so far with @michellemouldartist & @paulasmith.2025 - tomorrow is time for me @thelawnesbeauty and then the big birthday build up begins in earnest on Friday with lunch with old school friends in Norwich.

I think I can declare that my birthday season has officially begun! 

Samantha xx
As I approach my half century milestone, I reflect As I approach my half century milestone, I reflect on whether my first word has shaped my life as a writer. 

https://samanthamattockswrites.substack.com/p/it-all-began-with-shoe
I've gone away for a couple of days, and Mister Mi I've gone away for a couple of days, and Mister Mishkins wasn't too sure about me putting my bags into the car. 

He sat next to his fish to make sure I knew he'd be waiting for me to come home. That look though...

#catsofinstagram #gingercatsrule #mondaymood #vibes #guilttrip
What do you mean, the weekend is nearly over? #c What do you mean, the weekend is nearly over? 

#catlife🐾 #weekend #writer #catvibes #mondaymood
Does anyone else's cat bring them a flappy fish? A Does anyone else's cat bring them a flappy fish? And be so vocal about it? The expressions on @magicalmistermishkins face are quite amazing! 

I think I need to write a fish into the next book in the Magical Mister Mishkins Series! 

#gingercatsrule #kidlit #mistermishkins #catbehaviour #vocalcat
I had the most beautiful delivery in the post toda I had the most beautiful delivery in the post today! 

I subscribe to @generosityofspirit Substack, and last Sunday, she mentioned that she has bracelets made each year with her word of the year on. Intrigued, I hit the link and arrived at @thatwildfeeling I already knew my word for 2026 - free - but where you can choose the colour of the stones to go with the bracelet, I left a message instead for Rachel, the owner. I explained about my life as a writer, my sun and moon signs, and that I will be 50 at the end of the month - and I left it up to her. 

One quick e-mail conversation where Rachel wanted to clarify I was happy with her choices, and this stunning bracelet arrived today with citrine, yellow agate, sodalite, and blue agate. With it, Rachel included a special note explaining her choices. They are just perfect. 

I love this idea of wearing my word for the year, a reminder of my dreams when the going becomes a little trickier than we would like. And I shall no doubt order one for every year going forward, a visual nudge to look back at the path we dare to dance upon.
Oh, I love this time of year and looking forward t Oh, I love this time of year and looking forward to the year ahead. And I do have some exciting news to share with you all - something new is coming! 

If you want to be first to hear about what's new, please sign up to my newsletter to receive my monthly update. 

Any ideas on what the something new may be? All will be revealed soon!

Samantha xx

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The first Monday back in the office since 2025. Mi The first Monday back in the office since 2025. Mister Mishkins was quite contemplative about it... On the plus side, he got to watch the birds on his feeder and have exclusive time with his mum. On the downside, there were no Pandas to play with.

How was your Monday? And what do you have planned for the week ahead? I hope to have news to share soon; watch this space! 

Samantha xx
Some cats are more than they seem... The Magical M Some cats are more than they seem... The Magical Mister Mishkinsā„¢ Series out now! 

@sarahsurgeywriter - thank you for the chat this morning, which inspired me to make this video and to be bold with my MG character! #kidlit 

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