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World Book Day 2022

by Samantha Mattocksupdated on April 11, 2022March 13, 2022 Leave a Comment on World Book Day 2022

For the second year in a row, I took part in World Book Day through an online interview with a Year 6 class in Bury ā€“ where my old university friend, Vicky, is a teacher. This year was special, however. Firstly, Vicky didnā€™t have a chance to edit the questions, meaning that I was asked …

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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...
Yesterday was a milestone reached as I turned 50. Yesterday was a milestone reached as I turned 50. I am now officially middle aged and I spent the evening surrounded by some of my nearest and dearest family and friends. I am feeling so blessed - and excited for what comes next as I start the next chapter of my life. Thank you to all who have made these last few days so incredibly special šŸ§”
Ah, February, you have returned once more. Never m Ah, February, you have returned once more. Never my favourite month - the come down after my birthday, New Year, and Christmas - but there is a lot to be excited about this year. I am a huge fan of the Olympics and the Winter Olympics starts in Milano Cortina on 6 February. And the Six Nations returns on 5 February, making it a great first weekend of the month! Then, on 14 February, I escape back to Sweden once more - to cat sit, to write, and to be back in a place that is still, calm, and quiet. The month ends with a joint birthday celebration for me and my uncle and by then, the spring flowers will truly be peeking their petalled heads from below the ground, bringing joy and colour to our lives once more. Whatever you are up to this month, make it a good one. Samantha xx
I loved this seagull looking so majestic at the Ha I loved this seagull looking so majestic at the Harbour Inn in Southwold today. It was also lovely to see the sun! I also popped into @southwoldbooks and treated myself to two books by @lmwestwriter - good reading for my trip to Sweden next month. It has been a great week of friends so far with @michellemouldartist & @paulasmith.2025 - tomorrow is time for me @thelawnesbeauty and then the big birthday build up begins in earnest on Friday with lunch with old school friends in Norwich. I think I can declare that my birthday season has officially begun! Samantha xx
As I approach my half century milestone, I reflect As I approach my half century milestone, I reflect on whether my first word has shaped my life as a writer. https://samanthamattockswrites.substack.com/p/it-all-began-with-shoe
I've gone away for a couple of days, and Mister Mi I've gone away for a couple of days, and Mister Mishkins wasn't too sure about me putting my bags into the car. He sat next to his fish to make sure I knew he'd be waiting for me to come home. That look though... #catsoļ¬nstagram #gingercatsrule #mondaymood #vibes #guilttrip
What do you mean, the weekend is nearly over? #c What do you mean, the weekend is nearly over? #catlifešŸ¾ #weekend #writer #catvibes #mondaymood
Does anyone else's cat bring them a flappy fish? A Does anyone else's cat bring them a flappy fish? And be so vocal about it? The expressions on @magicalmistermishkins face are quite amazing! I think I need to write a fish into the next book in the Magical Mister Mishkins Series! #gingercatsrule #kidlit #mistermishkins #catbehaviour #vocalcat
I had the most beautiful delivery in the post toda I had the most beautiful delivery in the post today! I subscribe to @generosityofspirit Substack, and last Sunday, she mentioned that she has bracelets made each year with her word of the year on. Intrigued, I hit the link and arrived at @thatwildfeeling I already knew my word for 2026 - free - but where you can choose the colour of the stones to go with the bracelet, I left a message instead for Rachel, the owner. I explained about my life as a writer, my sun and moon signs, and that I will be 50 at the end of the month - and I left it up to her. One quick e-mail conversation where Rachel wanted to clarify I was happy with her choices, and this stunning bracelet arrived today with citrine, yellow agate, sodalite, and blue agate. With it, Rachel included a special note explaining her choices. They are just perfect. I love this idea of wearing my word for the year, a reminder of my dreams when the going becomes a little trickier than we would like. And I shall no doubt order one for every year going forward, a visual nudge to look back at the path we dare to dance upon.
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