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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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A rich heritage – Jordan

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on January 15, 2023January 3, 2023 1 Comment on A rich heritage – Jordan

In October, I travelled to the historical country of Jordan, home to six UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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An amazing Sandstorm review

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on January 2, 2023January 2, 2023 Leave a Comment on An amazing Sandstorm review

Sandstorm is a stunning piece of literature that enthralled, entertained, and enchanted me from the very first page!

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Interview by Awesome Gang

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on August 24, 2022July 15, 2022 Leave a Comment on Interview by Awesome Gang

I am delighted to share an interview by Awesome Gang featuring yours truly.

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From desert sands to sparkling skylines

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on January 15, 2023July 1, 2022 Leave a Comment on From desert sands to sparkling skylines

I headed to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to uncover more about the city that never sleeps.

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Sandstorm – add extra heat to your summer

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on July 1, 2022June 13, 2022 Leave a Comment on Sandstorm – add extra heat to your summer

I am loving my new promo images for Sandstorm! While I am all for the beach read – and that is the most common feedback on Sandstorm, that it is a perfect beach read – I love this evocative image of the desert and how it ties in with Sandstorm. What do you think? Have …

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Return to the blue bar…

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 Leave a Comment on Return to the blue bar…

In March, I returned to Dubai and the Novotel World Trade Centre – the scene for many an escapade within Sandstorm, and also home to the legendary blue bar. It felt great to be back in a place that inspired me so much, and is also the setting for one of the raunchiest scenes in …

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THE END.

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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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