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Leaving pawprints on my heart

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021March 25, 2021 Leave a Comment on Leaving pawprints on my heart

So many people lucky enough to be truly owned by a pet often feel bereft at the passing of their beloved four-legged family member. There is no funeral, there is no eulogy, there is no order of service, But the life that they lived with their pet was just as important, just as valid, if …

Sandstorm, debut novel by Samantha Mattocks
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Sandstorm in the press!

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021March 19, 2021 2 Comments on Sandstorm in the press!

I was delighted to be interview by Emma Lee for a feature in this weekend’s Eastern Daily Press Heaven supplement. The interview was all about my debut novel, Sandstorm, and it was an honour to be able to talk about the writing process with Emma. This weekend’s supplement is a book special, and will be …

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Interview for World Book Day

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on March 19, 2021March 11, 2021 Leave a Comment on Interview for World Book Day

I had great fun this morning as I was interview by a group of Year 6 pupils as part of their World Book Day celebrations. I went to university with the form’s teacher, Mrs Gresty, and the class at the Hollins Grundy school in Bury had some great questions! These ranged from have I always …

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International Women’s Day 2021

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on March 8, 2021March 8, 2021 Leave a Comment on International Women’s Day 2021

To all the women who think that they are not good enough – you are. To all the women who think they are useless and unworthy – you are valued. To all the women who think they are ugly – you are beautiful. To all the women who think that they are unlovable – you …

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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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  • It is time to turn over a new page as we are now in the month of June. This year is truly flying by! 

I am not sure where the sun has gone as it's been grey here in Norfolk for days now, but that doesn't stop me enjoying the beauty of nature all around me. 

My June will see deadlines come to an end and creative time return; watch this space, as there is exciting news ahead!

Have a lovely month, and let me know your plans are. I look forward to catching up with some of you in person. Samantha x

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  • Life has been somewhat busy of late, but one thing I try to do everyday is take a photograph. Something that catches my eye, something that makes me smile, or an important milestone that day. I hope you enjoy this small selection. Happy Thursday xx

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  • One girl and her cat... The Magical @mistermishkins 🧡

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  • Pure nostalgia... 

I just went to the garage and there was a doorway to my childhood in the form of a Fry's peppermint cream bar. My nanna used to buy these, and I can almost hear the original foil wrapper being undone before she would slice the bar into pieces to make it easier to eat.

I have always loved dark chocolate and peppermint, and I suspect that all comes from my childhood days, when I enjoyed a bar of Fry's peppermint cream, laid out on a plate, and shared with my darling nanna. I do miss her... 🧡

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  • I am slowly recovering from jetlag and feeling slightly more ready to celebrate the Coronation than I did yesterday. Here's our version of red, white, and blue - delicious @thecornishcompany scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream enjoyed alongside the new vintage @flintvineyard Charmat Rosé, which is an absolute delight and perfect for this weekend and the sunshine today. 

Cheers, Long Live the King!
  • Have a wonderful Coronation weekend, everyone. Bubbly with a chance of scone? It's definitely my kind of forecast! 

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  • Time to leave California and head home for the Coronation of King Charles III! What an incredible two weeks it has been - and the time has absolutely flown by. I have loved working on this project - food + writing, what could be better! - and am now ready for the heady challenges May has ready to throw at me. 

These photos are just a taste of my time in the States - there is so much more to come! 

And @mistermishkins I'll be home soon! 

Love Samantha xx

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  • I am over in California working on a project for a client. Full on days, but the rewards of bruised purple blueberry shots such as this make it worth it. #lucky

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  • My familiar and inspiration for my Magical Mister Mishkins children's book series turns two today! 

Happy birthday Mister Mishkins! 🧡

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