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In the press..

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on June 12, 2024June 12, 2024 Leave a Comment on In the press..

I was thrilled to be in the EDP following the 2024 Beccles Food and Drink Festival!

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Success at Beccles Food & Drink Festival!

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 Leave a Comment on Success at Beccles Food & Drink Festival!

I enjoyed doing a cooking demo at Beccles Food & Drink Festival last weekend.

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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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The Magic of Mister Mishkins launches on 8 August The Magic of Mister Mishkins launches on 8 August - International Cat Day! I thought it would be fun to introduce you all the cats who live within the realm of the Apothecary, Mister Mishkins aside, and I will start with those featured in the first book, Mister Mishkins' Apothecary. Cat number five is Whiskey, who loves nothing more than floating around on clouds - the higher up, the better! However, Whiskey's forgetful nature means that he sometimes fails to observe the Apothecary rules, which can get him in trouble... PRE-ORDER The Magic of Mister Mishkins in Amazon/Waterstones/your favourite independent store https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Mister-Mishkins-Book-Two/dp/1068242701 For Limited Edition hardbacks, please visit www.mistermishkins.com
Thrilled to share some early comments about The Ma Thrilled to share some early comments about The Magic of Mister Mishkins - and I think this one says it all! "A book that makes you tingle with happiness and love," Dr Lynn Pal, Neurobehavioral and Biological Chartered Psychologist The Magic of Mister Mishkins is out 8 August 2025 - pre-order now for the purrfect read this International Cat Day! PRE-ORDER The Magic of Mister Mishkins in Amazon/Waterstones/your favourite independent store https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Mister-Mishkins-Book-Two/dp/1068242701
Just brilliant @lionesses - back to back #euro2025 Just brilliant @lionesses - back to back #euro2025 #champions #lionesses #itscominghome
The Magic of Mister Mishkins launches on 8 August The Magic of Mister Mishkins launches on 8 August - International Cat Day! I thought it would be fun to introduce you all the cats who live within the realm of the Apothecary, Mister Mishkins aside, and I will start with those featured in the first book, Mister Mishkins' Apothecary. Cat number four is Bumble, who was owned by my friend Natasha. Every Sunday, she did a 'Sunday Bumble' post - and thus, the Sunday cat was born! Bumble teaches children how to enjoy Sundays - reading, making scrambled eggs, and jumping in puddles! PRE-ORDER The Magic of Mister Mishkins in Amazon/Waterstones/your favourite independent store https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Mister-Mishkins-Book-Two/dp/1068242701 For Limited Edition hardbacks, please visit www.mistermishkins.com
A flying visit to Exmoor to visit @the_susan_georg A flying visit to Exmoor to visit @the_susan_george and see the beautiful horses of Georgian Arabians, as well as celebrating Susan's birthday. It was a perfect escape to another world and a chance to dream of Arabian horses that take your breath away. Thank you.
I was thrilled to have a shout out from @theejelly I was thrilled to have a shout out from @theejellyman on @bbcupload Radio Norfolk last week - ready to catch up whenever you are about all things Mishkins! #newbook #booktwo #samanthamattocks #themagicofmistermishkins #mishkinsisback
I love these early comments on The Magic of Mister I love these early comments on The Magic of Mister Mishkins! "“Let me just rave on for a little bit about how much I love the story. The world building is probably my favourite aspect... Everything felt so magical and visual – I feel so immersed in it all! The characters and the different stories in each chapter, made this such a sweet yet sometimes emotional read. So many of your readers, younger and older, are going to love this one!” Gabby D’Aolia, BETA reader The Magic of Mister Mishkins is out 8 August 2025 - pre-order now for the purrfect read this International Cat Day!
The Magic of Mister Mishkins launches on 8 August The Magic of Mister Mishkins launches on 8 August - International Cat Day! I thought it would be fun to introduce you all the cats who live within the realm of the Apothecary, Mister Mishkins aside, and I will start with those featured in the first book, Mister Mishkins' Apothecary. Cat number three is the very special Merlin Cat - who those of you who know Samantha will know was her heart cat. When Merlin died, she said that he was sliding down rainbows with glitter coming out of his tail, so that is how he arrives in the book! It is Merlin Cat who tells Mister Mishkins that he is one of the Magical M Cats, thus starting this little ginger kitten on his adventures. PRE-ORDER The Magic of Mister Mishkins in Amazon/Waterstones/your favourite independent store https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Mister-Mishkins-Book-Two/dp/1068242701 For Limited Edition hardbacks, please visit www.mistermishkins.com
The Magic of Mister Mishkins is due back any day, The Magic of Mister Mishkins is due back any day, so time to share some of the magic within... @gerdasmit_illustrator captured this as she worked on the cover of the second book, taking inspiration from the first. Who is ready for the magic to arrive? I know I am!
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