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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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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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I am excited to share that I will be out and about I am excited to share that I will be out and about this winter showcasing my writing and offering an opportunity for you to purchase The Magical Mister Mishkins series for yourselves!

25 October - Milton Keynes Indie Book Fair, Middleton Hall

15 November - The Pharmacy, Burnham Market, Christmas Light Switch On

7 December - Bungay Christmas Market, at Giddens & Thompson, Earsham Street

I really look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at these events!

Samantha
It was a fantastic day @mklitfest yesterday showca It was a fantastic day @mklitfest yesterday showcasing my @magicalmistermishkins series - plus a preview of Nero the Hero! 

Thank you so much to everyone on the team who made the day such a success, plus all of those who stopped by for a chat, to share their love for cats, and to buy the books and calendar. It was incredible to see so many people falling in love with the story - the power of words at it's very best! 

Shout out to my amazing fellow authors. It was inspiring to see such a range of writing on offer. 

This was a great event at @centremk and hopefully, we will all be back there again next year!
Does it make me sad that tonight is one of my favo Does it make me sad that tonight is one of my favourite night's of the year? The night when the clocks go back one hour, meaning we have an extra hour in bed to read and sleep. I am a passionate librocubicularist, so even if I don't spend that extra hour sleeping, I will be reading, which is a win-win in my book!

Do you love the clock change or do you feel that Greenwich Mean Time is just too - mean? I think if I didn't work from home, I'd hate the dark nights more, but as it is, my office turns into a magical place with glowing salt lamps and fairy lights. This is the time of year when I do my best writing. I'd love to know your thoughts. 

Samantha xx
I am here in Milton Keynes, all set up for the #mk I am here in Milton Keynes, all set up for the #mklitfest with my @magicalmistermishkins series - plus Jigfoot from @moongazerale @moongazertales 

Come and see me, I am opposite @flyingtiger - the perfect spot for a ginger cat book!
My entry into this weekend's catalogue for the @mk My entry into this weekend's catalogue for the @mklitfest Indie Book Fair, which takes place on 25 October, 10am - 5pm, at Middleton Hall, Milton Keynes. 

I shall be there in the children's area, and I will be doing a short reading from @magicalmistermishkins series at 2.20pm. 

I really hope to see as many of you there as possible, and I am excited to meet my fellow authors as well as new fans for the Apothecary Realm. 

See you at the MKLitFest!
A throw back to last week, surrounded by the bouga A throw back to last week, surrounded by the bougainvillia of Sevilla. I am back home for 48 hours before I make my way to Milton Keynes for the @mklitfest - I am very excited to share my @magicalmistermishkins series with new readers.

For now, it's time for appointments and a flurry of work before I get on the road once more.

#sevilla #bourganvillia #samanthamattocks #spain #adventures #travel #mywritinglife #throwback #home #mklitfest #magicalmistermishkinsseries #childrensfiction #childrensbookauthor #a14
Delicious pizza for the last night of my Spanish a Delicious pizza for the last night of my Spanish adventure @finoalcala - egg, mushroom, and truffle. 

I have never seen an egg pizza done like this, but it was incredibly tasty! The base was so light and easy to cut, and the toppings packed a huge punch of fabulous flavours. 

One more morning/a bit of the afternoon, and then it's to Madrid Airport and home. Just for a couple of nights - my final stop on my crazy October travel is @mklitfest which I cannot wait for! 

Happy Monday, folks! 

#fireball #pizza #finoalcala #egg #eggonpizza #spanishfood #dinner #foodies #thedelicatedinerabroad #samanthamattocks #mklitfest #october #crazytravel #mondayvibes
I am sad to be leaving beautiful Córdoba after a I am sad to be leaving beautiful Córdoba after a brilliant time at @a.e.c.c.a Spanish National Championships, set at the stunning @cordobaecuestre_caballerizas 

I had the best time with Kristian and @sarahcruzfenaux who have taken such good care of me. Now, we head to Madrid for a final morning of adventures before I fly home tomorrow afternoon.

Córdoba is a truly beautiful city, and I am so grateful to all who made this trip happen. 

#cordoba #andalucia #spain #spanishnationals #arabianhorses #friends #friendslikefamily #gratitude #travel #mywritinglife #samanthamattocks
Come and discover what is at the end of the rainbo Come and discover what is at the end of the rainbow at @mklitfest this Saturday.

I will be there with my @magicalmistermishkins series and will be doing a short reading from the latest book in the afternoon.

I really look forward to meeting many of you there! 

#miltonkeynes #books #bookfestivals #indieauthor #rainbows #cats #catbook #gingercattales #instagood #mywritinglife #festival #themagicalmistermishkinsseries #meettheauthor
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