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A little look at my view this week @aplacetowrite2 A little look at my view this week @aplacetowrite2 It has been such a treat, to get away and immerse myself in a new writing project. This view is just stunning, even more so after the rain of the last two days. I'm not looking forward to driving from North Wales to South Norfolk tomorrow in #stormausten but I will leave early and take it steady. I cannot wait to share my new writing project with you, although it will be a while before it is ready to do so. Thanks @uniqueshakespeareretreats and Wendy for taking such good care of us. A lovely group of people including @angelikapoltz & @write_rita_write made this week all the more enjoyable. Now, back to the words. See how many more I can create before the end of the day. Samantha xx
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It is time for me to introduce my next book, featu It is time for me to introduce my next book, featuring two Christmas adventures and two very special characters in one festive book. This Christmas, Mister Mishkins and Nero the Hero are joining forces in a special book featuring Mister Mishkins Saves Christmas and Nero the Hero and the Snowman’s Nose. This book is designed to read alongside the YouTube videos - as yes, if you haven't already heard the news, Nero the Hero gets his own story this year! The book will be available in early November, ready for the festive season. It would make a lovely gift for a young reader, and is perfect as part of a Christmas Eve box. Pre-orders are now open - more details via the link in my bio.
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Before I head to @aplacetowrite2 in Wales for a we Before I head to @aplacetowrite2 in Wales for a week's writing retreat, I wanted to properly share my interview in the @eastern_daily_press I was honoured to be interviewed by them for this feature, and also to be part of their Born & Read in Norfolk scheme. Encouraging reading among children is so important. It opens up whole worlds for them, let alone their imagination. And it doesn't matter what they are reading - as long as they are enjoying it, that is everything. Thank you again to the EDP for this piece. It's now time for me to head to Wales and spend a week writing more words for children, hopefully, fall in love with. Samantha xx
"There is no such thing as a wrong book." So exci "There is no such thing as a wrong book." So excited to share my interview with you as featured in today's Eastern Daily Press, and why I believe reading should be about confidence, curiosity and enjoyment, rather than getting it “right”. Thank you to the EDP for featuring me as part of their Born & Read in Norfolk campaign. As a self-published author, getting such publicity can be hard, so I really appreciate their featuring me like this. If you'd like the link to the article, comment 'CATS' below and I'll send it over!
Mister Mishkins. That's all. 😻🧡🦋 Mister Mishkins. That's all. 😻🧡🦋
I have had a lot of new followers lately, so I tho I have had a lot of new followers lately, so I thought I would reintroduce myself and share a little about the books I create. My name is Samantha and I live in picturesque South Norfolk, where I write richly illustrated stories for readers aged 7–11, starring my own magical cat, Mister Mishkins, and a special miniature schnauzer with a beard, a bark and a secret. At the heart of my books are the big feelings we all experience, whatever our age: fear, worry, sadness, courage, kindness, and the discovery that we're enough just as we are. The Magical Mister Mishkins books are inspired by the magic of cats and the ways they help us see things differently. Nero the Hero brings his own brand of adventure, bravery and friendship. All the cats are real, as is Nero the miniature Schnauzer, and I love how they have inspired this series. While the stories are written for children, there is a little something for the grown-ups reading alongside them, too. So, whether you've been here since the beginning or have only just found me, welcome. I'm glad you're here. Tell me - are you a cat person, a dog person, or happily both? Post your photos of your pets below, I'd love to see the four- and two-legged characters who share your lives! I look forward to discovering more about you and if you would like to know more about my books, please drop me a message. Samantha xx
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