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September days

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021September 7, 2020 Leave a Comment on September days

Oh autumn, how I love thee… The bounty in the hedgerows, that amazing light as the sun begins its descent in the sky, and that slight chill in the air that makes you begin to think about log fires and big bowls of veggie-packed stews and soups. There is no doubt that 2020 has been …

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Sandstorm – an update

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021September 1, 2020 Leave a Comment on Sandstorm – an update

Wow, I have been totally blown away by the response to my publishing Sandstorm in print. And print is definitely not dead – this edition has outsold the digital by 2:1. Great news! What has amazed me most are the amazing reviews coming in for my debut novel – even from people who are not …

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Sandstorm – moving into print!

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on October 6, 2021July 14, 2020 Leave a Comment on Sandstorm – moving into print!

I am like a child at Christmas right now, waiting for the proof copy of Sandstorm to arrive! Yes, the time has come for me to launch my debut novel in print. I am hoping that the book will be available by 1 August, and am now taking pre-orders. It has been so well received …

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Beautiful June

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on June 1, 2020June 1, 2020 Leave a Comment on Beautiful June

Pinch punch, first of the month. I hope that everybody is keeping safe and well. As we all know, we are living in challenging times, and I find it easier to concentrate on what I have, rather than have not, right now. We are all seeing so much change and uncertainty, and for me, I …

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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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Thrilled to share some early comments about The Ma Thrilled to share some early comments about The Magic of Mister Mishkins:

"I had a great time reading the opening of The Magic of Mister Mishkins and there is plenty to be proud of here: an anthropomorphic cat which feels very Studio Ghibli-esque (one of the biggest compliments I can make! 😊) an intriguing, magical setting, and a young girl who is in desperate need of some magic in her life. Addressing – and shifting – negative emotions is an important theme to tackle in children's books, and you have a lovely, unique idea to do this with." Clare Povey, Writers & Artists

The Magic of Mister Mishkins is out 8 August 2025 - pre-order now for the purrfect read this International Cat Day!
Mister Mishkins is relaxing now that his second bo Mister Mishkins is relaxing now that his second book has gone to print! 

The Magic of Mister Mishkins - out on international cat day, 8 August! 

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Someone knows that his book went to print today... Someone knows that his book went to print today... 

The Magic of Mister Mishkins - put 8 August! Pre-order links in bio.

Come & join us at The Old Pharmacy in Burnham Market on 9 August to celebrate the launch of this special younger Middle Grade book 😻
Such heaven to see and hear this - rain! It feels Such heaven to see and hear this - rain! It feels like so long since we last had some.

Of course, today is St Swithin's Day, so it is likely to rain for the next forty days, but after the hot and dry weather - and seeing the failing crops in the fields - I'll take it!
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The Magic of Mister Mishkins launches on 8 August The Magic of Mister Mishkins launches on 8 August - International Cat Day! I thought it would be fun to introduce you all the cats who live within the realm of the Apothecary, Mister Mishkins aside, and I will start with those featured in the first book, Mister Mishkins' Apothecary. 

Cat number one is Jasper the Thunder Cat, who chases butterflies down the mountains and creating thunder claps whenever he lands. He is the very first cat to go off on an adventure, and he sets the tone for butterflies and magic for the rest of the book.

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Rainbows keep following me around. Ever since I be Rainbows keep following me around. Ever since I began the second @magicalmistermishkins book, rainbows are appearing everywhere.  Even in this snapshot of the sun the other night. It just goes to show - there is magical everywhere, if you only know where to look...
It has to be done - it is the men's final @wimbled It has to be done - it is the men's final @wimbledon after all.

Delicious naturally sweet English strawberries, thick cream, and shortbread. Is there anything more perfect than this? Especially when washed down with a Gewürztraminer from Alsace. 

Heaven!
We enjoyed a family lunch today before stopping of We enjoyed a family lunch today before stopping off for a quiet drink @caistorhallnorwich below the wisteria, which was busy with bumblebees amid the intense heat of the afternoon.

Now, to relax into the rest of the weekend and maybe enjoy a nibble of cheese later, cuddles with the kittens, and a cool glass of pinot noir.

Oh - and the teeny, tiny matter of getting @magicalmistermishkins book two ready to print on Monday...

Have a great rest of weekend, Samantha xx
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