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BBC Upload interview

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 Leave a Comment on BBC Upload interview

At the end of July, I was interviewed by the brilliant Rob Jelly for BBC Upload, and I am delighted to share the piece with you here. In it, I talk all things Mister Mishkins, the life of an authentic writer, inspiration, and more. Honourable mentions go to Society of Children’s Book Writers & IllustratorsBookbugs …

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Today is the day!

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on August 29, 2025August 8, 2025 Leave a Comment on Today is the day!

Today is the day! The Magic of Mister Mishkins is released into the world! I cannot wait for you to have this book in your hands. The Magic of Mister Mishkins is book two in The Magical Mister Mishkins series, and it is such a lovely book with a story to enchant and illustrations to …

Cover of Mister Mishkins' Apothecary - a ginger cat in front of a rainbow
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Launching today – Mister Mishkins’ Apothecary

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on May 22, 2024October 3, 2023 Leave a Comment on Launching today – Mister Mishkins’ Apothecary

“The idea of shifting magical places reminded me a little bit of The Magic Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton…”

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Announcing Mister Mishkins’ Apothecary

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on August 30, 2023August 3, 2023 Leave a Comment on Announcing Mister Mishkins’ Apothecary

I am delighted to share that, two months today, I will launch my debut children’s book, Mister Mishkins’ Apothecary.

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What an absolutely incredible sunset tonight - the What an absolutely incredible sunset tonight - the first of 2026. I don't know about you, but it always feels auspicious to me if we have rainbows and glorious sunsets such as these on special days. I have spent much of the day with my mind on the year ahead, dreaming big and working out how to make those dreams come true. And then I see a sunset such as this... Someone is definitely listening 🧡

Photos straight off my phone - absolutely no filter needed for these incredible skies!

@bethkempton - I did think of you as I took this; having done today's exercise, I feel this is a very clear sign 🧡

#photography #sunset #2026 #samsungphotography #instasunset #firstsunset #manifesting #dreams #redskies #samanthamattocks #myyear #writingcommunity
It is time... 365 days stretch before us. What dre It is time... 365 days stretch before us. What dreams to be realised this year? What new aspirations to bring to life? What new friends to make, love to share, and connections to develop? 

Start gently. Go slowly. Breathe. And know that the snowdrops, announcing the arrival of spring, are just around the corner.

I wish you a wonderful month, here's to twelve more months together.

Samantha xx
HAPPY NEW YEAR, MY WONDERFUL FRIENDS! We made it HAPPY NEW YEAR, MY WONDERFUL FRIENDS! 

We made it. I wish you a wonderful start to 2026 - may it be our best year yet 🧡

Samantha xx
The last sunrise of 2025. What a year this has be The last sunrise of 2025.

What a year this has been. I am truly blessed to have so many amazing people not only in my life, but in my corner.

Publishing The Magic of Mister Mishkins was a definite high, as was befriending so many indie authors. The new wave of publishing is coming, and I am excited to be a small part of it.

Cooking took a backseat as I worked through a still undiagnosed illness, but I will be back on stage next year - and I have a lot to share with you! 

Above all, I am grateful to have made it to the eve of a special new year, with my loved ones around me and hope in my heart.

Thank you all for being part of my 2025 story, let's see what 2026 brings for us all, with hope, joy and a sprinkle of magic. 

Samantha xxx
Finally, a Substack. A glance at the longest year, Finally, a Substack. A glance at the longest year, before I look to the year ahead - and get ready to be uncompromising.

https://samanthamattockswrites.substack.com/p/the-longest-year
I often mention my sacred writing corner in my off I often mention my sacred writing corner in my office, filled with things that inspire me and have been important in my life. Cats are the common theme - my beloved black cat Merlin and my current precious Mister Mishkins 

I love this space and spent some time today removing the day to day clutter that builds up on a working writer's desk.

Tomorrow, I begin @bethkempton winter writing sanctuary and my sacred space is waiting for me, to inspire, to bring calm, and to remind me of all that I am capable of.
Well, @marksandspencerfood - that was delicious! Well, @marksandspencerfood - that was delicious! 

Garlic bread wreath wrapped snuggly around a creamy camembert. A perfect Boxing Day delight!
Tonight's essential viewing - Mister Mishkins Save Tonight's essential viewing - Mister Mishkins Saves Christmas, over on YouTube now! Just search and enjoy 10 magical minutes with your family.😻
I wish each and every one of you a very Merry Chri I wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas - wherever you are, whoever you are with, make sure you take a moment to enjoy the magic of the season. 

Samantha & Mishkins xxx
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