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Leaving pawprints on my heart

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021March 25, 2021 Leave a Comment on Leaving pawprints on my heart

So many people lucky enough to be truly owned by a pet often feel bereft at the passing of their beloved four-legged family member. There is no funeral, there is no eulogy, there is no order of service, But the life that they lived with their pet was just as important, just as valid, if …

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I am sad to be leaving beautiful Córdoba after a I am sad to be leaving beautiful Córdoba after a brilliant time at @a.e.c.c.a Spanish National Championships, set at the stunning @cordobaecuestre_caballerizas 

I had the best time with Kristian and @sarahcruzfenaux who have taken such good care of me. Now, we head to Madrid for a final morning of adventures before I fly home tomorrow afternoon.

Córdoba is a truly beautiful city, and I am so grateful to all who made this trip happen. 

#cordoba #andalucia #spain #spanishnationals #arabianhorses #friends #friendslikefamily #gratitude #travel #mywritinglife #samanthamattocks
Come and discover what is at the end of the rainbo Come and discover what is at the end of the rainbow at @mklitfest this Saturday.

I will be there with my @magicalmistermishkins series and will be doing a short reading from the latest book in the afternoon.

I really look forward to meeting many of you there! 

#miltonkeynes #books #bookfestivals #indieauthor #rainbows #cats #catbook #gingercattales #instagood #mywritinglife #festival #themagicalmistermishkinsseries #meettheauthor
The BEST Spanish flan in Écija today! The caramel The BEST Spanish flan in Écija today! The caramel was incredible, taken right to the edge, so it had that wonderful, deep, rich flavour. I have a new goal to try and make it this good at home!
My favourite Spanish discovery so far - a plant th My favourite Spanish discovery so far - a plant that grows kittens ready to go! Such a sweet kitten here @cordobaecuestre_caballerizas as seen at @a.e.c.c.a Spanish Nationals. This one would make such a cute companion for @magicalmistermishkins - maybe he and his family can appearnin the next book! It is always so lovely to see cats and horses together.
Somewhere in Andalucia, on the road between Madrid Somewhere in Andalucia, on the road between Madrid and Spain. I am here for the Spanish National Arabian Horse Championships, but first, some sightseeing. I have always longed to go to Andalucia, and to be honest, I was a little disappointed that there wasn't a knight on a horse waiting to welcome me over the border...
I am really looking forward to @mklitfest and I ho I am really looking forward to @mklitfest and I hope to meet many friends there, both old and new! 

#mklitfest #indieauthor #festival #miltonkeynes #themagicalmistermishkinsseries #childrensbookauthor #sharethemagic
Time for trip number two for October - this time, Time for trip number two for October - this time, to Spain. I am very much ready for an Andalusian adventure, and also some blue skies and sunshine. Belgium was terribly grey last week, so I am looking forward to seeing some sun.

Keep safe, my friends. Chat soon x
Monday Monday... How was yours? #mondayvibes #gi Monday Monday... How was yours? 

#mondayvibes #gingercat #october @magicalmistermishkins
I am super excited to share that I will be part of I am super excited to share that I will be part of the brilliant Milton Keynes Indie Book Fair on 25 October. I really hope to see many of you there, where I will be showcasing The Magical Mister Mishkins series.

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