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The Norfolk Foodie Series

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on 6 October, 202120 June, 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 1 June, 20201 June, 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 6 October, 20212 May, 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 6 October, 202124 April, 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 6 October, 202123 April, 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 24 April, 202021 April, 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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The @indiechildrensauthornetwork keep on giving an The @indiechildrensauthornetwork keep on giving and I love these new templates!

The shout out is easy: the amazing @cassieannestafford whose has her book launch for Sonny Sunshine this Saturday Revival Food & Mood, Whitstable, this Saturday between 10.30am–12.30pm.

The whole community is amazing - and ICAN isn't even one year old yet. Cannot wait to see what they produce next! With them, @the_rebel_reading_society and @softwoodbooks I have definitely found my tribe in 2026. 

Samantha xx
There is still time to bid on my @childreninread a There is still time to bid on my @childreninread auction entry - a limited edition signed hardback of The Magic of Mister Mishkins. 

All proceeds go to @children_in_need_official

The auction closes at 10pm on Friday 13 November - lot 415. Get bidding! 

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I am all set up for Born & Read Norfolk with @east I am all set up for Born & Read Norfolk with @eastern_daily_press in King's Lynn Library. I'm looking forward to an wonderful morning talking to children about the world of writing and @magicalmistermishkins 

A huge thank you to @oldschoolbooks_burnhammarket for donating copies of Mister Mishkins' Apothecary to the children. From their comments after the session, I know they are very excited to read the book!

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Wow, what a whirlwind @bressingham_hall_events Chr Wow, what a whirlwind @bressingham_hall_events Christmas Fair was! So many people stopped by to find out more about the books, and many copies of the @magicalmistermishkins & Nero the Hero went to new homes. 

Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by for a chat, fell in love with the books, and wanted to know more about the story behind the books.

My next stops are @wellbeckwellness Long Stratton Schools Christmas Market on Thursday evening and then Hempnall Christmas Fair this Saturday.

Enjoy your books, happy reading! 

Samantha & Mister Mishkins xxx
I am all set up @bressingham_hall_events for their I am all set up @bressingham_hall_events for their Christmas Gift Fair! 

I am thrilled with my new display stand, no plastic in sight, and happy to share my new products for the first time. There's still one more to join the Mosiac Street family this year, but more on that later....

There are so many gorgeous stands here, and the event runs 10-3 today and tomorrow. 

Come along and get your Christmas shopping sorted from beautiful independent makers.

Samantha xx
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The 2027 calendars have arrived, featuring Mister The 2027 calendars have arrived, featuring Mister Mishkins and Nero the Hero! 

Order your copies now - I only did a small run as a little late, so once they've gone, they're gone!
Things are getting busy! All my weekends from now Things are getting busy! All my weekends from now until Christmas are filled with events, from craft fairs to community events. 

I will be at the following events with the Magical Mister Mishkins & Nero the Hero series, including 2027 calendars, Christmas Tails from Mosaic Street, colouring books, plus all four books in the collection thus far. I will have special offers at many of these events, so do come along to get your Christmas gifts all organised and wrapped up. 

7-8 Nov Bressingham Christmas Fair 
12 Nov Long Stratton All Schools Christmas Market 
14 Nov Hempnall Christmas Fair 
21 Nov Creake Christmas Gift Fair 
22 Nov Christmas Market - World Horse Welfare 
29 Nov Assembly House Christmas Market 
3 Dec Wheatacre Barns Christmas Market 
5 Dec The Otium Centre Christmas Fayre 
12 Dec Long Stratton Christmas Fair 
19 Dec - Old School Books, Burnham Market

I really hope to see you at these events. If you cannot make it, and would like to order something, please visit https://mistermishkins.com/shop

See you all very soon!

Samantha xx
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