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Olga Sinclair Prize – Norwich Writers Circle Award

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on May 22, 2024October 5, 2023 Leave a Comment on Olga Sinclair Prize – Norwich Writers Circle Award

Tuesday night was quite surreal, with a book launch & a writers prize

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Launching today – Mister Mishkins’ Apothecary

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on May 22, 2024October 3, 2023 Leave a Comment on Launching today – Mister Mishkins’ Apothecary

“The idea of shifting magical places reminded me a little bit of The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton…”

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Ekstern I Tribute to the King

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on May 22, 2024September 27, 2023 Leave a Comment on Ekstern I Tribute to the King

Ekstern I Tribute to the King was launched in Aachen over the weekend.

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Notebooks & Ink Pens

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 Leave a Comment on Notebooks & Ink Pens

I keep hearing and seeing a lot of ‘back to school’ comments and posts at the moment. For me, back to school always means one thing – stationery!

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Announcing Mister Mishkins’ Apothecary

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on August 30, 2023August 3, 2023 Leave a Comment on Announcing Mister Mishkins’ Apothecary

I am delighted to share that, two months today, I will launch my debut children’s book, Mister Mishkins’ Apothecary.

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Meet the Writer Day 6 – Music

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 Leave a Comment on Meet the Writer Day 6 – Music

Day 6 of #meetthewriter, where you can find out more about my creative life, as prompted by Beth Kempton.

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Meet the Writer Day 4 – Champion

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on July 10, 2023July 8, 2023 Leave a Comment on Meet the Writer Day 4 – Champion

Day 4 of #meetthewriter , where you can find out more about my creative life as prompted by Beth Kempton.

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Meet the Writer Day 3 – Motivation

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on July 10, 2023July 7, 2023 Leave a Comment on Meet the Writer Day 3 – Motivation

Day 3 of #meethewriter, where you can find out more about my creative life, as prompted by Beth Kempton.

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Meet the Writer Day 1 – Desk

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on July 10, 2023July 5, 2023 Leave a Comment on Meet the Writer Day 1 – Desk

Day 1 of #meethewriter, where you can find out more about my creative life, as prompted by Beth Kempton.

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Oasis in Oman

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on February 27, 2024January 24, 2023 Leave a Comment on Oasis in Oman

I am sharing a piece I was inspired to write while enjoying a moment of solitude at an oasis in Oman.

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Did you watch #artemisii return to earth in the ea Did you watch #artemisii return to earth in the early hours? I happened to wake around 5 minutes before they lost contact, so was able to watch it all. I am thankful they are all back safely.

My phone is always on mono after 8.30pm, and I took one screenshot. Fair to say, I got rather lucky! 

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Capturing the rainbow magic this morning 🧡 That m Capturing the rainbow magic this morning 🧡

That must mean it is time for @gerdasmit_illustrator and I to begin work on the next book...

#middlegradeauthor #indieauthor #kidlit #rainbows #anthromorphic
You can tell just by looking at him that @magicalm You can tell just by looking at him that @magicalmistermishkins is a cheeky one! 

This is what I have to contend with on a daily basis, as he sleeps curled up behind me on my chair. I best not show my chiropractor this!

Happy #nationalpetday to my always amusing, ever loving, ball of ginger fluff - also known as Mister Mishkins to children the world over 😻
I am thrilled to be a member of the Indie Children I am thrilled to be a member of the Indie Children's Author Network, who I mentioned last week in my Substack post. 

Together, we can break down barriers and share our work, our way, to the children who need to read our words. 

Find out more @indiechildrensauthornetwork
Artemis II has been to the dark side of the moon - Artemis II has been to the dark side of the moon - but did they hear the singing mice or see Celene dancing? Discover the story of Celene and her love for the moon in The Magic of Mister Mishkins.

@nasa @nasaartemis

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Mister-Mishkins-Book-Two/dp/1068242701
Introducing Tom & Jerry - two gorgeous visitors to Introducing Tom & Jerry - two gorgeous visitors to our garden. 

What a glorious Bank Holiday it has been, sat outside, listening to the birds. It truly is a privilege to be in the same space, for them to still show off in front of us. This is the fourth or fifth pheasant in our garden, and we settled on Jerry as his name. So the squirrel, rather than Cyril, had to be Tom by default. 

There is so much to love about the simple pleasures of life, of nature, going on around you.

Happy Monday, Samantha xx
Happy Easter! Sending Easter blessings to you all Happy Easter!

Sending Easter blessings to you all.

Samantha xx
Ah, Mister Mishkins. Totally chilled, and enjoying Ah, Mister Mishkins. Totally chilled, and enjoying the long weekend. No doubt thinking up the next adventure in his Magical Mister Mishkins series...
I am really enjoying my Scandi-style open sandwich I am really enjoying my Scandi-style open sandwiches right now. The last of the @hempnallvillagebakery seeded sourdough topped with an assortment of delights. Comforting, fresh, delicious. All in all, just right.
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