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Find me on Substack

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on May 28, 2024May 22, 2024 Leave a Comment on Find me on Substack

I am thrilled to share that I am the creative platform, Substack.

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BBC Interviews

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on February 28, 2024December 20, 2023 Leave a Comment on BBC Interviews

I am delighted to have been featured on the BBC twice in December, talking about Mister Mishkins’ Apothecary.

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Olga Sinclair Prize – Norwich Writers Circle Award

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on May 22, 2024October 5, 2023 Leave a Comment on Olga Sinclair Prize – Norwich Writers Circle Award

Tuesday night was quite surreal, with a book launch & a writers prize

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Launching today – Mister Mishkins’ Apothecary

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on May 22, 2024October 3, 2023 Leave a Comment on Launching today – Mister Mishkins’ Apothecary

“The idea of shifting magical places reminded me a little bit of The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton…”

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Ekstern I Tribute to the King

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on May 22, 2024September 27, 2023 Leave a Comment on Ekstern I Tribute to the King

Ekstern I Tribute to the King was launched in Aachen over the weekend.

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Announcing Mister Mishkins’ Apothecary

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on August 30, 2023August 3, 2023 Leave a Comment on Announcing Mister Mishkins’ Apothecary

I am delighted to share that, two months today, I will launch my debut children’s book, Mister Mishkins’ Apothecary.

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Photography section update

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on August 25, 2022August 25, 2022 Leave a Comment on Photography section update

I have updated my photography section – please do have a browse!

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Words are powerful

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on August 24, 2022August 15, 2022 Leave a Comment on Words are powerful

A-level results day is approaching and this year, falls on 18 August – an important date in my life.

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nourish 04

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on February 27, 2024July 1, 2022 Leave a Comment on nourish 04

The fourth edition of nourish, the food, drink, and lifestyle magazine for East Anglia that I co-own, is out now.

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World Book Day 2022

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on April 11, 2022March 13, 2022 Leave a Comment on World Book Day 2022

For the second year in a row, I took part in World Book Day through an online interview with a Year 6 class in Bury – where my old university friend, Vicky, is a teacher. This year was special, however. Firstly, Vicky didn’t have a chance to edit the questions, meaning that I was asked …

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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 https://samanthamattocks.com/subscribe-to-samanthas-newsletter
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 Mishkins™ 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 https://mistermishkins.com/shop
And work begins in earnest on my next children's b And work begins in earnest on my next children's book. I didn't have my traditional October writing retreat, so I have taken myself to the wonderful @huggerslongstratton for sustenance and space.
Craving green, fresh food. This will be turned int Craving green, fresh food. This will be turned into a pasta bake - Brussels tops, mushrooms, aubergine, fennel, pepper, with @freshherbsalt original mix and a touch of pancetta that needed eating. The very best kind of fridge raid supper.
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