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Image of a ginger cat in a Santa hat. It is snowing. There is a sign saying Mister Mishkins' Apothecary. The text reads Mister Mishkins saves Christmas. When Father Christmas runs into trouble on Christmas Eve, there is only one cat he can call on to help save the day!
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A special Christmas treat…

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 Leave a Comment on A special Christmas treat…

I am so excited to share that I will be releasing a special Christmas story – Mister Mishkins saves Christmas. When Father Christmas runs into trouble on Christmas Eve, there is only one cat who he can call on to help save the day! Our magical feline returns with a cast of old favourites and …

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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 …

Sandstorm, debut novel by Samantha Mattocks
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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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Happy birthday Ricky - aka Rickle Pickle! 6 years Happy birthday Ricky - aka Rickle Pickle! 6 years old today, and very much at the heart of the Marauder Fluffball Mob!
March is here with its mad March hares - and a lit March is here with its mad March hares - and a little bit of madness maybe in my own life!

I love this month as it begins with World Book Day. I have already had messages from parents, saying that their children want to dress up as Mister Mishkins this year, and I have schools booked in to talk to on the day. Seeing children's faces light up as they fall in love with words is everything; I can't wait! 

March is also about promise - the promise of spring, with a hazy warmth on the breeze, a riot of colour in hedgerows and gardens, birds busy making nests, and lambs gambolling in the fields. 

What are your plans for this month? As ever, I love to hear your news, so do let me know. 

Samantha xx

I have a lot of exciting news to share with you this year, so do sign up to my newsletter and be the first to know!
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I don't know about you, but February has gone by i I don't know about you, but February has gone by in a blur! I came down with a cold early on in the month that has turned slightly fluey. Hopefully, I am over the worst now. This month has seen two birthday parties, a flying trip to London, a week in Sweden, an encounter with a pothole I don't want to repeat, and some amazing art. 

What's been your highlight? 

Samantha xx

1 - snowdrops
2 - with my gorgeous cousin @stefgrace 
3 - Oxford Street
4 - art
5 - 6" deep pothole!
6 - my kind of café
7 - sanctuary
8 - art
9 - amazing from The cake boutique Norwich 
10 - with my wonderful parents
I am not sure why beige food always tastes good, b I am not sure why beige food always tastes good, but this casserole I made last night is the epitome of delicious! 

I have been under the weather for a few weeks now, feeling worse this week. I craved a richer version of chicken soup - and so made this, with cannellini beans and vegetables.

It was exactly what the doctor ordered, and the leftovers tasted even better for lunch. Warming, soothing, natural, reviving. Comfort food at it's very best.
Still my favourite video of @magicalmistermishkins Still my favourite video of @magicalmistermishkins - it's the look on his face when he realises he's about to fall! 😹

#magicalmistermishkinsseries #gingerkitten #kittens #kittenvideo #funnycatvideos
When your favourite band reforms, your favourite a When your favourite band reforms, your favourite album is 35 today, and you realise your life has been shaped by a love that started when you were 15...

@littleangels.live 

@therealtobyjepson @jimmytheangelic @markdplunkett 

https://samanthamattockswrites.substack.com/p/a-little-of-my-past

#littleangels #scarborough #rocklife #samanthamattocks #music #younggods
A beautiful memory of a week cat sitting in Sweden A beautiful memory of a week cat sitting in Sweden. 

I wonder what they were saying to each other - is it too cold to go out? I will if you will? That snow looks a bit deep? 

Sweden truly was a winter wonderland this time around. Thank you 🧡
Some cats are more than they seem... The Magical M Some cats are more than they seem... The Magical Mister Mishkins™ Series out now! 

Be part of the journey of the @magicalmistermishkins - find out more at www.mistermishkins.com 

#kidlit 

https://mistermishkins.com/shop
A break from writing today as we headed to Lysekil A break from writing today as we headed to Lysekil for a lovely lunch @wolffs_kitchen before heading home. 

There may be fika later, with traditional Swedish selma, before lighting the wood burners and getting cosy for the evening. Tonight will be real feel -15!
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