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Samantha Mattocks

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The @indiechildrensauthornetwork keep on giving an The @indiechildrensauthornetwork keep on giving and I love these new templates! The shout out is easy: the amazing @cassieannestafford whose has her book launch for Sonny Sunshine this Saturday Revival Food & Mood, Whitstable, this Saturday between 10.30am–12.30pm. The whole community is amazing - and ICAN isn't even one year old yet. Cannot wait to see what they produce next! With them, @the_rebel_reading_society and @softwoodbooks I have definitely found my tribe in 2026. Samantha xx
There is still time to bid on my @childreninread a There is still time to bid on my @childreninread auction entry - a limited edition signed hardback of The Magic of Mister Mishkins. All proceeds go to @children_in_need_official The auction closes at 10pm on Friday 13 November - lot 415. Get bidding! Photo of me credit Sonya Duncan - Newsquest.
I am all set up for Born & Read Norfolk with @east I am all set up for Born & Read Norfolk with @eastern_daily_press in King's Lynn Library. I'm looking forward to an wonderful morning talking to children about the world of writing and @magicalmistermishkins A huge thank you to @oldschoolbooks_burnhammarket for donating copies of Mister Mishkins' Apothecary to the children. From their comments after the session, I know they are very excited to read the book! #authorlife #bornandread #nationalyearofreading
Wow, what a whirlwind @bressingham_hall_events Chr Wow, what a whirlwind @bressingham_hall_events Christmas Fair was! So many people stopped by to find out more about the books, and many copies of the @magicalmistermishkins & Nero the Hero went to new homes. Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by for a chat, fell in love with the books, and wanted to know more about the story behind the books. My next stops are @wellbeckwellness Long Stratton Schools Christmas Market on Thursday evening and then Hempnall Christmas Fair this Saturday. Enjoy your books, happy reading! Samantha & Mister Mishkins xxx
I am all set up @bressingham_hall_events for their I am all set up @bressingham_hall_events for their Christmas Gift Fair! I am thrilled with my new display stand, no plastic in sight, and happy to share my new products for the first time. There's still one more to join the Mosiac Street family this year, but more on that later.... There are so many gorgeous stands here, and the event runs 10-3 today and tomorrow. Come along and get your Christmas shopping sorted from beautiful independent makers. Samantha xx
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The 2027 calendars have arrived, featuring Mister The 2027 calendars have arrived, featuring Mister Mishkins and Nero the Hero! Order your copies now - I only did a small run as a little late, so once they've gone, they're gone!
Things are getting busy! All my weekends from now Things are getting busy! All my weekends from now until Christmas are filled with events, from craft fairs to community events. I will be at the following events with the Magical Mister Mishkins & Nero the Hero series, including 2027 calendars, Christmas Tails from Mosaic Street, colouring books, plus all four books in the collection thus far. I will have special offers at many of these events, so do come along to get your Christmas gifts all organised and wrapped up. 7-8 Nov Bressingham Christmas Fair 12 Nov Long Stratton All Schools Christmas Market 14 Nov Hempnall Christmas Fair 21 Nov Creake Christmas Gift Fair 22 Nov Christmas Market - World Horse Welfare 29 Nov Assembly House Christmas Market 3 Dec Wheatacre Barns Christmas Market 5 Dec The Otium Centre Christmas Fayre 12 Dec Long Stratton Christmas Fair 19 Dec - Old School Books, Burnham Market I really hope to see you at these events. If you cannot make it, and would like to order something, please visit https://mistermishkins.com/shop See you all very soon! Samantha xx
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