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Cover of Mister Mishkins' Apothecary - a ginger cat in front of a rainbow
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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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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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Finally, a Substack. A glance at the longest year, Finally, a Substack. A glance at the longest year, before I look to the year ahead - and get ready to be uncompromising.

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I often mention my sacred writing corner in my off I often mention my sacred writing corner in my office, filled with things that inspire me and have been important in my life. Cats are the common theme - my beloved black cat Merlin and my current precious Mister Mishkins 

I love this space and spent some time today removing the day to day clutter that builds up on a working writer's desk.

Tomorrow, I begin @bethkempton winter writing sanctuary and my sacred space is waiting for me, to inspire, to bring calm, and to remind me of all that I am capable of.
Well, @marksandspencerfood - that was delicious! Well, @marksandspencerfood - that was delicious! 

Garlic bread wreath wrapped snuggly around a creamy camembert. A perfect Boxing Day delight!
Tonight's essential viewing - Mister Mishkins Save Tonight's essential viewing - Mister Mishkins Saves Christmas, over on YouTube now! Just search and enjoy 10 magical minutes with your family.😻
I wish each and every one of you a very Merry Chri I wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas - wherever you are, whoever you are with, make sure you take a moment to enjoy the magic of the season. 

Samantha & Mishkins xxx
The winter solstice is upon us. At 3.03pm GMT, tim The winter solstice is upon us. At 3.03pm GMT, time will shift away from darkening and back towards the light. May you find peace in the promise tonight's solstice night. May each day forward be blessed with more light. 

Solstice blessings to you all. 

Samantha xxx
A warming treat today @huggerslongstratton with th A warming treat today @huggerslongstratton with this mint hot chocolate. You'd never know that this is vegan, with it's thick cloud of whipped cream on top. Part of a lovely family catch up. 

Perfect, and thoroughly indulgent!
One week to go until Christmas 🎄 @magicalmisterm One week to go until Christmas 🎄 

@magicalmistermishkins helped with putting up the decorations last weekend. He is in his element and is already on the festive wind down.

Cats and Christmas - just perfect 😻🎅
Before we get too much further into December, I ju Before we get too much further into December, I just want to say a huge thank you for being with me this year. All the likes, shares, and loves. All the comments, replies, and messages. They all mean so, so much, and on those days when I doubt myself, it is you who keep me going.

My regular Christmas wish will be out closer to the big day itself, but before the month becomes too crazy, I just wanted to take this moment to acknowledge the brilliant you. Thank you.

Big love, Samantha xxx
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