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100 days of lockdown

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021June 30, 2020 Leave a Comment on 100 days of lockdown

Today marks 100 days of lockdown here in the UK. I have just written my latest column for Norfolk Online and in that I lament the loss of one of life’s greatest pleasures – one that we definitely all took for granted – and that is a cup of coffee with a friend. Whether spontaneous …

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  • It's okay not to feel okay... Today is World Mental Health Day. Something we all need to be aware of in our own lives, and also the lives of others. We are all different, and we all deal with things in different ways. No way is right, no way is wrong; it is whatever works for you. My door is always open for those wanting a chat, a cuppa or - as I offer to my closest of dear friends - to just sit in silence, and know you are not alone. Because that's okay too. #WorldMentalHealthDay #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #anxiety #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalillness #mentalhealthday #selfcare #awareness #mentalhealthsupport #selflove #depression #mentalhealthstigma #health #mentalhealtheducation #love #reducingstigma #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthrecovery #wellbeing #wellness #mindfulness #itsokaynottobeokay #sittogether #youarenotalone
  • I have just taken a moment today to reflect on an amazing couple of weeks. Two weeks ago, in Germany, I launched an Arabian horse book published by myself with a dear friend. Then, this week, I launched @magicalmistermishkins Mister Mishkins' Apothecary - and on the same night, I won the Members Shield @norwichwriters as part of the Olga Sinclar Prize. This post isn't to brag or be all 'look at me'. Instead, it is to give hope to all those who hesitate in following your dreams. I hesitated for too long, and now I finally feel I am where I should be. It has taken a long time to get here, and there will be plenty of downs as well as the ups, but a moment to pause and reject on it all is always good. Cheers 🥂😻🧡 #author #awardwinningauthor #journalist #awardwinningjournalist #writer #mistermishkinsapothecary #olgasinclair #followyourdreams #reflection #champagnemoments #breathe #andbreathe #highsandlows #nextstep #champagne #gingercatbook #middlegradebook #childrensbookauthor #lovelife #behumble
  • It has certainly been a magical week, and it seems as though the magic is continuing through my photography - miniature mushrooms and one apple, hanging enticingly as though waiting for Snow White to come along. Thank you to all who have shared the @magicalmistermishkins - it means more than you will ever know. #awardwinning #author #journalist #mistermishkinsapothecary #newbook #childrensfiction #middlegradebook #middlegradefiction #illustratedmiddlegrade #catbook #mistermishkins #samanthamattocks #photography #magic #unlockthemagic #believeinmagic #autumngarden #thankyou #magicalweek #countrygarden #gingercatbook
  • Thank you so much @witch_of_whitby for this amazing review of Mister Mishkins' Apothecary! #REPOST @witch_of_whitby with @get__repost__app Down on the blog is our full review for Mister Mishkins Apothecary by @samanthamattockswrites This picture and chapter book is a delight with a wonderful combination of storytelling, world building and illustrations. Mister Mishkin captured all of our hearts and we look forward to his next adventure. The website also offers more insight into this magical cats' world - its inspired. As we are also taking part in the #thiswitchreads book challenge - this fits the book set in an apothecary perfectly. Blurb: Mister Mishkins is a magical cat who runs an Apothecary on Mosaic Street – a place that mysteriously appears in town overnight and is only visible to those in need. Whenever anyone enters the Apothecary, Mister Mishkins listens as they share their troubles and fears, before turning to the rows of wooden drawers where, hidden within, is an eclectic mix of cats.  These cats take whoever needs them on a journey of transformation, replacing negative emotions with hope, optimism, and a small sprinkling of magic.  Illustrated by Gerda Smit, from South Africa #mistermishkinsapothecary #picturebook #thiswitchreads #bookreview #bookblogger #halloween #halloweenreads #bookforchristmas #childrensbook #childrensfiction #catstories #apothecary #repostandroid
  • Oh my goodness - what a surreal night I had last night! First was the launch of @magicalmistermishkins at Caistor Hall, which was a wonderful event. So many happy people enjoying @o.griet artwork as well as buying the book - thank you! Then it was onto @norwichwriters for the results of the Olga Sinclair Members Shield - and I only went and won! I couldn't believe it, and it made for a truly special evening. I have the shield in my creative space in my office, and they had already engraved my name on it. Just incredible. Thank you to ALL who have been a part of this journey thus far - I'm excited to share the next adventures with you. #writerlife #iamwriting #authorlife #launchday #writingaward #olgasinclairprize #norwichwriters #membersshield #winner #magicalmistermishkins #mistermishkinsapothecary #childrensbook #middlegradebook #illustratedcatstory #illustratedmiddlegradebook #unlockthemagic #caistorhall #thankful #feetontheground #samanthamattocks #catbook #creativespace #keepdreaming #ridethebumpsintheroad #author #childrensauthor #middlegradeauthor #gingercatbook #surrealevening
  • Goodness, what a busy day! Mister Mishkins' Apothecary @magicalmistermishkins has been launched and I am thrilled to share some images from inside the book here, as well as the cover that by now, you are familiar with. "This is so playful with wonderful imagery that children will really enjoy. Children will be calling their own cats ‘Mister Mishkins’ and making butterflies out of coloured paper to fly around the room!" "The idea of the Apothecary is great for the age group, dealing with genuine worries/fears that children of those ages have." You can order your copy at www.mistermishkins.com and the book will be available in all major book retailers in a couple of weeks. #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #bookstagram #books #illustration #picturebooks #kidlit #childrensbookillustration #kidsbookstagram #reading #booksforkids #raisingreaders #childrensbook #childrensbookstagram #booklover #storytime #childrensliterature #author #kidsbookswelove #readaloud #mistermishkinsapothecary #magicalmistermishkins #samanthamattocks #catbookstagram #launchday #middlegradebook #middlegradepicturebook #author #exciting #writer
  • My goodness, what a month September was, with several challenges along the way all set to knock me off course! With the help and support of family and friends, I made it though unscathed and now have a very exciting October to look forward to! First, my debut children's book, Mister Mishkins Apothecary about the @magicalmistermishkins comes out on 3 October. I am short-listed for @norwichwriters Members Shield for the Olga Sinclair Prize - which is the same night! I am doing a cooking demo at the Bungay Food & Drink Festival on 15 October, once again celebrating the amazing produce @oldhallfarm Then I will be at @theloddonswan Ladies Night selling Mister Mishkins Apothecary and Sandstorm on 23 October. Alongside that, I have a couple of projects to finish before my attention turns to the next edition of The Arabian Magazine Phew - just as well the month has 31 days! Let me know what you're up to, let's make October a magical month 🧡 #writer #writersofig #writerslife #writerscommunity #author #authorlife #authorsofig #childrensbook #childrensbookauthor #childrensbookstagram #mistermishkins #mistermishkinsapothecary #samanthamattocks #october #October2023 #newmonth #newmonthvibes #magic #magical #cookingdemo #norfolksuffolk #norfolksuffolkliving #plans #plansforthemonth #olgasinclairprize
  • September... #authorlife #mylife #mistermishkinsapothecary #eksterntributetotheking #publisher #author #aachen #friends #sunrise #butterflies #mistermishkins #thedelicatediner #cookbook #raindrops #arabianhorses #mylifeonapage #samanthamattocks #followyourdreams #writerswrite #writersworld #norfolksuffolkliving #september #instamonth
  • I am loving the change of season as autumn envelopes us in her embrace, her colours lighting up the world outside. All with the lingering warmth of an Indian summer in the air... Have a good weekend all, Samantha xx #autumn #autumnmood #autumnvibes #autumncolors #autumnleaves #chineselantern #chineselanternplant #writerlife #samanthamattocks #weekend #weekendmood #indiansummer #september #september2023 #endofthemonth #colours #colourofnature #nature #naturelover #plants #garden #gardenlife
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