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BBC Interviews

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on February 28, 2024December 20, 2023 Leave a Comment on BBC Interviews

I am delighted to have been featured on the BBC twice in December, talking about Mister Mishkins’ Apothecary.

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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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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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One of the items in the gift bags for those buying One of the items in the gift bags for those buying @magicalmistermishkins for children during launch weekend at Burnham Market. Keeping curious minds growing.
Today is the day! The Magic of Mister Mishkins is Today is the day! The Magic of Mister Mishkins is released into the world! I cannot wait for you to have this book in your hands. The Magic of Mister Mishkins is book two in The Magical Mister Mishkins series, and it is such a lovely book with a story to enchant and illustrations to capture the heart. I will be up at Burnham Market today and tomorrow in The Old Pharmacy so please do come and say hello, have a look through, and maybe even purchase a signed copy. What a perfect day to launch a book about cats, on International Cat Day, and on the Lionsgate Portal. Time to dream another little dream, and wait for the magic to happen. Samantha & Mister Mishkins xx #bookstagram #booklaunch #booklaunchevent #author #authorsofinstagram #indieauthor #writersofinstagram #writer #writerscommunity #catsofinstagram #catstagram #internationalcatday #magicalmistermishkinsseries #themagicofmistermishkins #catbook #gingercat #samanthamattocks #mistermishkinsapothecary #gerdasmit #thepharmacyburnhammarket #newbook
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. The last of the cats you have met - number 10, Marmaduke the Sun Cat. Marmaduke was our gorgeous, fluffy orange and white moggy - we actually had two of them - and he is an honourary M Cat, his smile so bright in the sky that it ensures that the sun shines, even on the darkest of days. 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 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. The next cats, number nine, are Max and Suri - two unrelated cats who represent siblings in Mister Mishkins' Apothecary. The cats drawn belong to my cousin, Stef, and are based on her Bengals called Simba and Nala. For obvious reasons, names were changed to other cats belonging to her, and thus Max and Suri the 'new' Bengals were born! 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
It is finally here - my interview on @futureradio_ It is finally here - my interview on @futureradio_norwich in June about all things writing, @magicalmistermishkins and more. Click on the link to listen - https://youtu.be/gWyBbB3rDkI - and I hope you enjoy! Samantha x
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 eight is Biggles the Lightning Cat. He was based on our very clean, very athletic ginger and white cat Biggles - originally named Amberley but his name was lost along the way. Biggles and Jade were brother and sister - and arrived just after Jasper, hence the gemstone names. 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
Something fun happened today as the cats @cathouse Something fun happened today as the cats @cathousenorwich invited me along to talk all things @magicalmistermishkins ! All will be revealed later this week, but I could not resist sharing a few images of some of the magnificent cats who live there. Aren't they gorgeous? The Cat House is now an official 🐾 Mister Mishkins stockist, making it the perfect place to enjoy a cup of @strangerscoffee and a cuddle with a cat, and then purchase the books in their gorgeous - and highly tempting - shop! Keep your eyes peeled for more news later this week! Thank you for having me!
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 seven is Minski II- Samantha’s second ‘M’ cat. After losing the Great Minski, Samantha longed for another long-haired black at, and along came Minski II, a truly magical cat and instigator of dreams. He is an important part of the Apothecary story. 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
Saturday night comfort food - roast duck leg, my f Saturday night comfort food - roast duck leg, my favourite mix of butterbeans, tinned tomatoes, chorizo & @yarevalleyoils lemon oil for extra zing, with beautiful English cabbage. Just what was needed on a cool August day.
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