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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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This morning was all about @huggerslongstratton - This morning was all about @huggerslongstratton - editing the next Middle Grade book, meeting @michellemouldartist and watching her at work, plus enjoying this scrummy cheese and tomato bage washed down with mint teal. 

Today was all about being gentle, and this was a perfect pause. Much needed. 

#creativemind
#mywritinglife 
#middlegradeauthor 
#kidlit 
#pause
Someone is feeling full of the joys of spring toda Someone is feeling full of the joys of spring today! @magicalmistermishkins keeping an eye on proceedings in the office while I work on a book deadline. 

He is just the best office company, even when he is being rather cheeky!
World Book Day may have been and gone, but parents World Book Day may have been and gone, but parents are still sending me photos of their children dressed up as Mister Mishkins! 

The first photo is C, and the attention to detail in the costume is amazing - the key, the handkerchief, the tail! 

Then we have Charlie, whose school asks everyone to go in wearing pyjamas and to bring their favorite book.

As an author, this is everything. That children love my words and world so much that they want to share their love with others. Both children took The Magic of Mister Mishkins to school, and C even read to some nursery children! Oh, my heart...!

Thank you to their mums for sharing these with me, and giving me permission to share with you.
I needed this. A very slow and gentle few hours wi I needed this. A very slow and gentle few hours with @paulasmith.2025 including this perfect chocolate and blackcurrant cake from @earshamstreetcafe 

It was exactly what a chocolate cake should be - rich, nuggets of chocolate throughout, and zingy with the blackcurrant bursts. 

I've fancied a proper chocolate cake for a while now, and this absolutely ticked all the boxes.
Reading opens new worlds and takes your mind away Reading opens new worlds and takes your mind away on magnificent adventures. What are you reading for World Book Day?

Thank you to all the readers and followers, who share our words and worlds. 

#worldbookday
Ah, la luna - I have missed you. With the February Ah, la luna - I have missed you. With the February rains, it was hard to see the moon most night's, so it makes tonight's 99% waxing gibbous especially beautiful. 

Tomorrow night is the full moon - the worm moon, complete with a total lunar eclipse. Time to make wishes, tread carefully, and lay the delicate fabric of your dreams.
Happy birthday Ricky - aka Rickle Pickle! 6 years Happy birthday Ricky - aka Rickle Pickle! 6 years old today, and very much at the heart of the Marauder Fluffball Mob!
March is here with its mad March hares - and a lit March is here with its mad March hares - and a little bit of madness maybe in my own life!

I love this month as it begins with World Book Day. I have already had messages from parents, saying that their children want to dress up as Mister Mishkins this year, and I have schools booked in to talk to on the day. Seeing children's faces light up as they fall in love with words is everything; I can't wait! 

March is also about promise - the promise of spring, with a hazy warmth on the breeze, a riot of colour in hedgerows and gardens, birds busy making nests, and lambs gambolling in the fields. 

What are your plans for this month? As ever, I love to hear your news, so do let me know. 

Samantha xx

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I don't know about you, but February has gone by i I don't know about you, but February has gone by in a blur! I came down with a cold early on in the month that has turned slightly fluey. Hopefully, I am over the worst now. This month has seen two birthday parties, a flying trip to London, a week in Sweden, an encounter with a pothole I don't want to repeat, and some amazing art. 

What's been your highlight? 

Samantha xx

1 - snowdrops
2 - with my gorgeous cousin @stefgrace 
3 - Oxford Street
4 - art
5 - 6" deep pothole!
6 - my kind of café
7 - sanctuary
8 - art
9 - amazing from The cake boutique Norwich 
10 - with my wonderful parents
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