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BBC Interviews

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on February 28, 2024December 20, 2023 Leave a Comment on BBC Interviews

I am delighted to have been featured on the BBC twice in December, talking about Mister Mishkins’ Apothecary.

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Olga Sinclair Prize – Norwich Writers Circle Award

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on May 22, 2024October 5, 2023 Leave a Comment on Olga Sinclair Prize – Norwich Writers Circle Award

Tuesday night was quite surreal, with a book launch & a writers prize

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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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Ekstern I Tribute to the King

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on May 22, 2024September 27, 2023 Leave a Comment on Ekstern I Tribute to the King

Ekstern I Tribute to the King was launched in Aachen over the weekend.

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Meet the Writer Day 6 – Music

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 Leave a Comment on Meet the Writer Day 6 – Music

Day 6 of #meetthewriter, where you can find out more about my creative life, as prompted by Beth Kempton.

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Meet the Writer Day 4 – Champion

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on July 10, 2023July 8, 2023 Leave a Comment on Meet the Writer Day 4 – Champion

Day 4 of #meetthewriter , where you can find out more about my creative life as prompted by Beth Kempton.

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Meet the Writer Day 3 – Motivation

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on July 10, 2023July 7, 2023 Leave a Comment on Meet the Writer Day 3 – Motivation

Day 3 of #meethewriter, where you can find out more about my creative life, as prompted by Beth Kempton.

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Meet the Writer Day 1 – Desk

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on July 10, 2023July 5, 2023 Leave a Comment on Meet the Writer Day 1 – Desk

Day 1 of #meethewriter, where you can find out more about my creative life, as prompted by Beth Kempton.

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Oasis in Oman

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on February 27, 2024January 24, 2023 Leave a Comment on Oasis in Oman

I am sharing a piece I was inspired to write while enjoying a moment of solitude at an oasis in Oman.

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A rich heritage – Jordan

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on January 15, 2023January 3, 2023 1 Comment on A rich heritage – Jordan

In October, I travelled to the historical country of Jordan, home to six UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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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 

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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!
Happy Lunar New Year! We finally leave that tricks Happy Lunar New Year! We finally leave that tricksy snake behind and enter the forward-moving Year of the Horse. Not only that, but it is a Fire Horse - and I'm a Fire Dragon, so I am hoping for some extra energy this year!

How will you celebrate tonight? Will you have Chinese or will you observe Shrove Tuesday and have pancakes? 

I do find it interesting that three different cultures celebrate today - Shrove Tuesday, Lunar New Year, and the start of Ramadan. Whichever you follow, have a wonderful day and evening!

Samantha xx
Arrived at a place of pure tranquility and peace.. Arrived at a place of pure tranquility and peace... Time to reset, restore and reinvigorate the soul, the senses, and the creative mind.

#mywritinglife #writingretreat #reset #creativemind #timeforme
Super steep steps in snowy Sweden today. I wonder Super steep steps in snowy Sweden today. I wonder where they lead? What treasures may be at the top? Giants and beanstalks, or trolls and tomtes? 

We will never know, as we kept on walking through the icy winds to find  comfort through steaming hot chocolate and cake. The stairs will be there for another day...
A little Friday Mishkins for you all! A couple of A little Friday Mishkins for you all! A couple of my friends have said he looks like a ginger Bagpuss - what do you think?
Making a rainy Friday just that little bit better. Making a rainy Friday just that little bit better... Towering meringues above a zingy lemon tart. Always my favourite. Always from @earshamstdeli
I love this photograph of @magicalmistermishkins l I love this photograph of @magicalmistermishkins looking outside at the bird life in our garden. I always enjoy having greenery in my office bit it can be a challenge to be cat friendly - this money tree has flourished, and I think my little ginger bear looks very majestic through its vibrant leaves.

And yes! That is blue sky outside! Rather rare this winter...
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