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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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A beautiful memory of a week cat sitting in Sweden A beautiful memory of a week cat sitting in Sweden. 

I wonder what they were saying to each other - is it too cold to go out? I will if you will? That snow looks a bit deep? 

Sweden truly was a winter wonderland this time around. Thank you 🧡
Some cats are more than they seem... The Magical M Some cats are more than they seem... The Magical Mister Mishkins™ Series out now! 

Be part of the journey of the @magicalmistermishkins - find out more at www.mistermishkins.com 

#kidlit 

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A break from writing today as we headed to Lysekil A break from writing today as we headed to Lysekil for a lovely lunch @wolffs_kitchen before heading home. 

There may be fika later, with traditional Swedish selma, before lighting the wood burners and getting cosy for the evening. Tonight will be real feel -15!
Happy Lunar New Year! We finally leave that tricks Happy Lunar New Year! We finally leave that tricksy snake behind and enter the forward-moving Year of the Horse. Not only that, but it is a Fire Horse - and I'm a Fire Dragon, so I am hoping for some extra energy this year!

How will you celebrate tonight? Will you have Chinese or will you observe Shrove Tuesday and have pancakes? 

I do find it interesting that three different cultures celebrate today - Shrove Tuesday, Lunar New Year, and the start of Ramadan. Whichever you follow, have a wonderful day and evening!

Samantha xx
Arrived at a place of pure tranquility and peace.. Arrived at a place of pure tranquility and peace... Time to reset, restore and reinvigorate the soul, the senses, and the creative mind.

#mywritinglife #writingretreat #reset #creativemind #timeforme
Super steep steps in snowy Sweden today. I wonder Super steep steps in snowy Sweden today. I wonder where they lead? What treasures may be at the top? Giants and beanstalks, or trolls and tomtes? 

We will never know, as we kept on walking through the icy winds to find  comfort through steaming hot chocolate and cake. The stairs will be there for another day...
A little Friday Mishkins for you all! A couple of A little Friday Mishkins for you all! A couple of my friends have said he looks like a ginger Bagpuss - what do you think?
Making a rainy Friday just that little bit better. Making a rainy Friday just that little bit better... Towering meringues above a zingy lemon tart. Always my favourite. Always from @earshamstdeli
I love this photograph of @magicalmistermishkins l I love this photograph of @magicalmistermishkins looking outside at the bird life in our garden. I always enjoy having greenery in my office bit it can be a challenge to be cat friendly - this money tree has flourished, and I think my little ginger bear looks very majestic through its vibrant leaves.

And yes! That is blue sky outside! Rather rare this winter...
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