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An amazing Sandstorm review

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on January 2, 2023January 2, 2023 Leave a Comment on An amazing Sandstorm review

Sandstorm is a stunning piece of literature that enthralled, entertained, and enchanted me from the very first page!

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Interview by Awesome Gang

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on August 24, 2022July 15, 2022 Leave a Comment on Interview by Awesome Gang

I am delighted to share an interview by Awesome Gang featuring yours truly.

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World Book Day 2022

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on April 11, 2022March 13, 2022 Leave a Comment on World Book Day 2022

For the second year in a row, I took part in World Book Day through an online interview with a Year 6 class in Bury – where my old university friend, Vicky, is a teacher. This year was special, however. Firstly, Vicky didn’t have a chance to edit the questions, meaning that I was asked …

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Sandstorm in the press!

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021March 19, 2021 2 Comments on Sandstorm in the press!

I was delighted to be interview by Emma Lee for a feature in this weekend’s Eastern Daily Press Heaven supplement. The interview was all about my debut novel, Sandstorm, and it was an honour to be able to talk about the writing process with Emma. This weekend’s supplement is a book special, and will be …

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Sandstorm – available now!

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021April 24, 2020 Leave a Comment on Sandstorm – available now!

I have decided to bite the bullet and put Sandstorm live, the first book in my Arabian Storm Series. I began working on Sandstorm over 10 years ago and have published it on Amazon Kindle. You can order your copy here. Set in the exciting Arabian horse showing world, Sandstorm follows the halter horse trainers …

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  • It is time to turn over a new page as we are now in the month of June. This year is truly flying by! 

I am not sure where the sun has gone as it's been grey here in Norfolk for days now, but that doesn't stop me enjoying the beauty of nature all around me. 

My June will see deadlines come to an end and creative time return; watch this space, as there is exciting news ahead!

Have a lovely month, and let me know your plans are. I look forward to catching up with some of you in person. Samantha x

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  • Life has been somewhat busy of late, but one thing I try to do everyday is take a photograph. Something that catches my eye, something that makes me smile, or an important milestone that day. I hope you enjoy this small selection. Happy Thursday xx

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  • Pure nostalgia... 

I just went to the garage and there was a doorway to my childhood in the form of a Fry's peppermint cream bar. My nanna used to buy these, and I can almost hear the original foil wrapper being undone before she would slice the bar into pieces to make it easier to eat.

I have always loved dark chocolate and peppermint, and I suspect that all comes from my childhood days, when I enjoyed a bar of Fry's peppermint cream, laid out on a plate, and shared with my darling nanna. I do miss her... 🧡

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  • I am slowly recovering from jetlag and feeling slightly more ready to celebrate the Coronation than I did yesterday. Here's our version of red, white, and blue - delicious @thecornishcompany scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream enjoyed alongside the new vintage @flintvineyard Charmat Rosé, which is an absolute delight and perfect for this weekend and the sunshine today. 

Cheers, Long Live the King!
  • Have a wonderful Coronation weekend, everyone. Bubbly with a chance of scone? It's definitely my kind of forecast! 

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  • Time to leave California and head home for the Coronation of King Charles III! What an incredible two weeks it has been - and the time has absolutely flown by. I have loved working on this project - food + writing, what could be better! - and am now ready for the heady challenges May has ready to throw at me. 

These photos are just a taste of my time in the States - there is so much more to come! 

And @mistermishkins I'll be home soon! 

Love Samantha xx

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  • I am over in California working on a project for a client. Full on days, but the rewards of bruised purple blueberry shots such as this make it worth it. #lucky

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  • My familiar and inspiration for my Magical Mister Mishkins children's book series turns two today! 

Happy birthday Mister Mishkins! 🧡

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