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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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THE END.

That is the second book in @magicalmistermishkins series done - now time for editing, BETA reading, and more. 

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Oh, it's been a fun few weeks. I haven't been fe Oh, it's been a fun few weeks. 

I haven't been feeling my best, far from it. As anyone who is self-employed will know, this is your worst nightmare. 

Thankfully, I have incredibly supportive friends and family, plus I've had this one by my side to keep an eye on me and give me cuddles. 

I am resting like I have never rested before, all in a bid to feel better. And I have been speaking with the wonderfully insightful and brilliant @suethomaswellbeing who has not only worked out what is going on when the doctors told me to come back next month, but has me on the best of things to help me feel better. 

My long weekend will be spent with @magicalmistermishkins and doing as little as possible. Sometimes, your body forces you to listen, and this is definitely one of those times.
It's time for the long weekend here in the UK! Wha It's time for the long weekend here in the UK! What magic do you plan to create? 

There are a few clues in this image for some of the magic I have been working on this week, but I'd love to hear what you have been up to, and what you have lined up for the next three days.

Go gentle, make it a good one. Samantha xx
May blossoms, longer days, barbeques, sunshine, ba May blossoms, longer days, barbeques, sunshine, bank holidays, VE Day, family gatherings, writing words, alfresco dining, drinks in the garden, early sunrises, dawn chorus, everywhere is green, cooking demos, lunches with friends, following dreams, reaching for the twilight stars. 

Have a wonderful month, Samantha xx
Today marks twenty years since my precious nanna p Today marks twenty years since my precious nanna passed away. She died just two days short of her 94th birthday, and I still keenly feel her absence. I still wish I could have just one more conversation with her. Just five more minutes. One more cup of tea. One more smile and a cheeky giggle. I just wish for one more… But we all know that one more would never be enough. 

Read my thoughts on my beloved nanna - https://samanthamattockswrites.substack.com/p/i-wish-for-just-one-more

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Wishing you all a very Happy Easter. Have a wonder Wishing you all a very Happy Easter. Have a wonderful day, whatever you get up to. 

I love the nostalgia in this image - it takes me back to a time when everything was simpler. I think we could all do with a little of that right now. 

Have a lovely day, Samantha xx
Someone is four today! Happy birthday to The Magic Someone is four today! Happy birthday to The Magical Mister Mishkins!

This cat is so special, not only to me, but to so many around the world as the inspiration behind Mister Mishkins' Apothecary, book one in my Magical Mister Mishkins series. 

Please join me in wishing this little bear a very happy birthday! xx
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