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Mister Mishkins’ Apothecary – Hardback Limited Edition
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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

My 1,000th Instagram post. Written on a sunny Octo

My 1,000th Instagram post. Written on a sunny October Sunday, with the woodburner lit for the first time this autumn/winter season, the @f1 from Singapore on the television, the cats in various stages of slumber around us.

It was my friend @the_susan_george who first persuaded me to have an Instagram account. And I am so very glad that she did. I have made so many friends, discovered so many events, and become part of dynamic movements such as @indiechildrensauthornetwork and @the_rebel_reading_society

The best bit has been you. All your interactions, all your reposts, story shares, words of encouragement when things don't quite go the way I planned - and your incredible support when they do!

Thank you for being part of my journey. I will be raising a glass to you all later. For now, it's lights out and time for watching cars go around and around a track, something that has fascinated me since I was pit crew as a teenager. But that's a story for another day...

Cheers, my friends.

Samantha xx

I'm all set up at Saxlingham Village Hall for thei

I'm all set up at Saxlingham Village Hall for their Early Christmas Fair!

I have some new Mister Mishkins Christmas decorations - there are only six left, so if you want one, shout!

There are also gift-wrapped copies of the book, all ready to go underneath the tree.

Take the pressure off yourself and get some of your shopping done early. I'm here until 4pm.

It is three weeks today since The Kindness of Mist

It is three weeks today since The Kindness of Mister Mishkins was released and I am conscious I had to drop everything to travel for business/have a much-needed, and highly-awaited, family break. So, to say I a little behind on promotion would be an understatement...

I have yet to ask people for reviews, visit bookshops, remind the world that the third book in The Magical Mister Mishkins series is out there for all to enjoy.

Yet, I have had one very special review from the wonderful Amy Moore @moore_books

"This beautiful book is the big healing hug that everyone needs."

Wow. Just - wow.

Thank you so much Amy, for this wonderful review - you can read in full on her page and on Amazon.

And Mister Mishkins, I promise I will be back to promoting you very, very soon...

Samantha xx

Our lovely Rickle Pickle, and an Apothecary Cat, h

Our lovely Rickle Pickle, and an Apothecary Cat, had dental surgery today. He is now home and recovering - this is an earlier photo - with Mister Mishkins and Queen Sheeba taking on nurse duties.

I hope he's in not too much discomfort tomorrow when the meds wear off.

Poor Pickles.

Gorgeous week away. Now home to this one - and Mis

Gorgeous week away. Now home to this one - and Mister Mishkins would like to remind everyone that a) he has a book out and b) Amazon has finally caught up so you can get it tomorrow!

Had just the most gorgeous time in North Norfolk. Now to enjoy the weekend - things go crazy busy from Monday, but I do escape to Wales and @aplacetowrite2 in two weeks time, via a night with friends.

October is always my most creative month. I am hopeful for the same again this year.

Samantha xx

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