Samantha Birch – författare

'A new favorite! Completely charming and delightful! I loved every magical second!' Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of THE SPELLSHOP'Cat Dragon is charming, gentle and all that a cosy fantasy should be!’ Lucy Jane Wood, Sunday Times bestselling author of Rewitched and Uncharmed🍂🍂🍂 In the whimsical world of Tangleroot Valley, magic flows like the seasons, and every witch has her cat dragon – except Aloysia Papplewick. She’s far from bonding with her fiery feline familiar, and with her magical farm in chaos, her prattling pumpkin patch meddling in her life and the annual Harvest Festival to prepare for, Aloysia has enough to handle – even before her best friend’s insufferable brother, Hollis, brings danger and distraction to her door.When she and Hollis are whisked away on a quest to a mysterious mountain, Aloysia must contend with magic, mayhem – and a spark she never expected. Embrace the magic as this delightful tale weaves a cozy spell of adventure, self-discovery, friendship and romance. For fans of Studio Ghibli, Harry Potter, The Spellshop and cottagecore. – Readers are LOVING Cat Dragon! 'Light, charming, and just the right amount of swoon. Don’t sleep on this one.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'It was sweet, funny, interesting and I really was transported by the writing. 10 out of 10!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If you love cute adventure stories then this is for you' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is a fantastic read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh how I loved this book, it felt like a warm hug on a cold day, Whimsical, so cosy and utterly adorable.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An awesome book full of cute, smoke breathing cat dragons and sarcastic sentient pumpkins.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If you’re craving something sweet and heartwarming, this one’s a gem. ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'So so so good! ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was such an enjoyable book, and there is more to it than the wonderful world building – there is actual action!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I would give Cat Dragon more than 5 stars if I could, I loved it and it was everything a cozy fantasy should be.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Samantha Birch has written for GLAMOUR, Brides, You & Your Wedding and Cosmopolitan Bride. She knows a thing or two about planning a wedding on a budget, how much you can expect to pay for everything and where to go to get it for less. And she's put it all down here.You can say your vows in a catwalk gown so beautiful it reduces your mum to tears (and not because she paid for it).You can style a reception so stunning your guests won’t believe you didn’t hire an A-list planner.And you can sprinkle the day with personal touches that make everyone feel like you gave them special attention before they even got there. Without spending a house deposit on it. Honest.“This book has truly changed my wedding, full of simple and affordable ideas to spice up any wedding on any budget – the writer clearly knows what they are talking about.”

‘This book has truly changed my wedding, full of simple and affordable ideas to spice up any wedding on any budget – the writer clearly knows what they are talking about’ Reader reviewYou can say your vows in a catwalk gown so beautiful it reduces your mum to tears (and not because she paid for it).You can style a reception so stunning your guests won’t believe you didn’t hire an A-list planner.And you can sprinkle the day with personal touches that make everyone feel like you gave them special attention before they even got there. Without spending a house deposit on it. Honest.“This book has truly changed my wedding, full of simple and affordable ideas to spice up any wedding on any budget – the writer clearly knows what they are talking about.”

'A new favorite! Completely charming and delightful! I loved every magical second!' Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of THE SPELLSHOP'Cat Dragon is charming, gentle and all that a cosy fantasy should be!’ Lucy Jane Wood, Sunday Times bestselling author of Rewitched and Uncharmed🍂🍂🍂 In the whimsical world of Tangleroot Valley, magic flows like the seasons, and every witch has her cat dragon – except Aloysia Papplewick. She’s far from bonding with her fiery feline familiar, and with her magical farm in chaos, her prattling pumpkin patch meddling in her life and the annual Harvest Festival to prepare for, Aloysia has enough to handle – even before her best friend’s insufferable brother, Hollis, brings danger and distraction to her door.When she and Hollis are whisked away on a quest to a mysterious mountain, Aloysia must contend with magic, mayhem – and a spark she never expected. Embrace the magic as this delightful tale weaves a cozy spell of adventure, self-discovery, friendship and romance. For fans of Studio Ghibli, Harry Potter, The Spellshop and cottagecore. – Readers are LOVING Cat Dragon! 'An enchanting and whimsical delight—a cozy fantasy brimming with charm, magic, and just the right amount of sass.' ★★★★★'Light, charming, and just the right amount of swoon. Don’t sleep on this one.' ★★★★★'It was sweet, funny, interesting and I really was transported by the writing. 10 out of 10!' ★★★★★'If you love cute adventure stories then this is for you' ★★★★★'This is a fantastic read' ★★★★★'Oh how I loved this book, it felt like a warm hug on a cold day, Whimsical, so cosy and utterly adorable.' ★★★★★'An awesome book full of cute, smoke breathing cat dragons and sarcastic sentient pumpkins.' ★★★★★'If you’re craving something sweet and heartwarming, this one’s a gem. ' ★★★★★'So so so good! ' ★★★★★'This was such an enjoyable book, and there is more to it than the wonderful world building – there is actual action!' ★★★★★'I would give Cat Dragon more than 5 stars if I could, I loved it and it was everything a cozy fantasy should be.' ★★★★★

' A new favorite! Completely charming and delightful! I loved every magical second!' Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of THE SPELLSHOP'Cat Dragon is charming, gentle and all that a cosy fantasy should be! Lucy Jane Wood, Sunday Times bestselling author of Rewitched and Uncharmed??????In the whimsical world of Tangleroot Valley, magic flows like the seasons, and every witch has her cat dragon except Aloysia Papplewick.She s far from bonding with her fiery feline familiar, and with her magical farm in chaos, her prattling pumpkin patch meddling in her life and the annual Harvest Festival to prepare for, Aloysia has enough to handle even before her best friend s insufferable brother, Hollis, brings danger and distraction to her door.When she and Hollis are whisked away on a quest to a mysterious mountain, Aloysia must contend with magic, mayhem and a spark she never expected.Embrace the magic as this delightful tale weaves a cozy spell of adventure, self-discovery, friendship and romance. For fans of Studio Ghibli, Harry Potter, The Spellshop and cottagecore. Readers are LOVING Cat Dragon!'Light, charming, and just the right amount of swoon. Don t sleep on this one.' ?????'It was sweet, funny, interesting and I really was transported by the writing. 10 out of 10!' ?????'If you love cute adventure stories then this is for you' ?????'This is a fantastic read' ?????'Oh how I loved this book, it felt like a warm hug on a cold day, Whimsical, so cosy and utterly adorable.' ?????'An awesome book full of cute, smoke breathing cat dragons and sarcastic sentient pumpkins.' ?????'If you re craving something sweet and heartwarming, this one s a gem. ' ?????'So so so good! ' ?????'This was such an enjoyable book, and there is more to it than the wonderful world building there is actual action!' ?????'I would give Cat Dragon more than 5 stars if I could, I loved it and it was everything a cozy fantasy should be.' ?????

Preorder the second book in the Tangleroot Valley series! A flock of enchanted snow fairy birds is wreaking havoc in Tangleroot Valley – and witch Aloysia Papplewick is the reason they’re there. A flock of enchanted snow fairy birds is wreaking havoc in Tangleroot Valley – and witch Aloysia Papplewick is the reason they’re there. So with her cat dragon familiar, Littlewick, by her side, Aloysia does the only sensible thing: she volunteers to return the birds to their homeland on the far side of the world.But the Land of the First Well is nothing like she imagined. It teems with ancient magic, legendary creatures and closely guarded secrets. And deep inside a fabled tree, something powerful has been waiting centuries for exactly the wrong person to unleash it…With her loyal friends along for the ride, a mysterious tea witch offering cryptic guidance and Hollis Longcaster being distractingly, impossibly himself, Aloysia must solve the mystery they’ve been plunged into – before it destroys everything she loves.

Preorder the second book in the Tangleroot Valley series! A flock of enchanted snow fairy birds is wreaking havoc in Tangleroot Valley – and witch Aloysia Papplewick is the reason they’re there. A flock of enchanted snow fairy birds is wreaking havoc in Tangleroot Valley – and witch Aloysia Papplewick is the reason they’re there. So with her cat dragon familiar, Littlewick, by her side, Aloysia does the only sensible thing: she volunteers to return the birds to their homeland on the far side of the world.But the Land of the First Well is nothing like she imagined. It teems with ancient magic, legendary creatures and closely guarded secrets. And deep inside a fabled tree, something powerful has been waiting centuries for exactly the wrong person to unleash it…With her loyal friends along for the ride, a mysterious tea witch offering cryptic guidance and Hollis Longcaster being distractingly, impossibly himself, Aloysia must solve the mystery they’ve been plunged into – before it destroys everything she loves.