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Samantha and Matilda have just finished challenge week, and they’re figuring out how not to quit the things they ought to be doing. Next week, Matilda and Sam are planning new series launches and considering all the things they can do for them. Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and a slice of cake if you’re feeling generous): https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast/ Join us for more mastery through missteps…en masse. Yes, we’ve got a DISCORD, and you’re invited: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: Star Crossed Curses - https://books2read.com/Star-crossed-curses (Deighton Academy Book 2) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheTamingOfTheStew (book #7 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries) Mentioned on the show: Edits app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.instagram.basel&hl=en_GB Josh Malerman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Malerman Adam Beswick: https://apbeswickpublications.com/ Other podcasts you can hear us on: Self Publishing Insiders (with Draft to Digital) Episode 274: Mastery Through Missteps: Demystifying the Quit the Day Job Dream Ink in Your Veins (with Rachael Herron) Episode 552: On Being Precious About Nothing Wish I’d Known Then for Writers (with Sara Rosett and Jami Albright) Episode 254: From Mastermind to Discord: The Power of Community with Samantha Cummings Episode 249: Matilda Swift on Overcoming Self-Doubt and Innovative Reader Magnets

Samantha and Matilda are looking back over the months in which everything has changed! Next week, join Matilda and Sam for challenge week. What are you challenging yourself to? Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and a slice of cake if you’re feeling generous): https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast/ Join us for more mastery through missteps…en masse. Yes, we’ve got a DISCORD, and you’re invited: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheTamingOfTheStew (book #7 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries) Mentioned on the show: Alex Aster’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexaster/?hl=en Gabourey Sidibe: https://www.threads.com/@gabbysidibe Project Hail Mary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12042730/ Other podcasts you can hear us on: Self Publishing Insiders (with Draft to Digital) Episode 274: Mastery Through Missteps: Demystifying the Quit the Day Job Dream Ink in Your Veins (with Rachael Herron) Episode 552: On Being Precious About Nothing Wish I’d Known Then for Writers (with Sara Rosett and Jami Albright) Episode 254: From Mastermind to Discord: The Power of Community with Samantha Cummings Episode 249: Matilda Swift on Overcoming Self-Doubt and Innovative Reader Magnets

Samantha and Matilda are talking through allll the options for reaching readers, searching for the ones that suit their skills. Next week, Matilda and Sam are reviewing Q2! Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and a slice of cake if you’re feeling generous): https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast/ Join us for more mastery through missteps…en masse. Yes, we’ve got a DISCORD, and you’re invited: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheTamingOfTheStew (book #7 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries) Mentioned on the show: Jen dePaula: https://www.instagram.com/jenndepaulabookmarketing/?hl=en The Heroine’s Journey by Gail Carriger: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1944751343/ Steve Aitchison’s episode of Pen and Prosper: https://penandprosper.substack.com/p/episode-70-selling-more-books-with Other podcasts you can hear us on: Self Publishing Insiders (with Draft to Digital) Episode 274: Mastery Through Missteps: Demystifying the Quit the Day Job Dream Ink in Your Veins (with Rachael Herron) Episode 552: On Being Precious About Nothing Wish I’d Known Then for Writers (with Sara Rosett and Jami Albright) Episode 254: From Mastermind to Discord: The Power of Community with Samantha Cummings Episode 249: Matilda Swift on Overcoming Self-Doubt and Innovative Reader Magnets

Samantha and Matilda are back from SPS Live 2026, and they’re sharing all the details of how it helped. Next week, Matilda and Sam are talking about alternatives to ads - how else can they get their books out there? Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and a slice of cake if you’re feeling generous): https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast/ Join us for more mastery through missteps…en masse. Yes, we’ve got a DISCORD, and you’re invited: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheTamingOfTheStew (book #7 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries) Mentioned on the show: 5 Steps to Author Success by Rachel McLean (turns out it doesn’t have ‘Bestseller’ in the title, but Matilda was close): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MG97Q15/ Other podcasts you can hear us on: Self Publishing Insiders (with Draft to Digital) Episode 274: Mastery Through Missteps: Demystifying the Quit the Day Job Dream Ink in Your Veins (with Rachael Herron) Episode 552: On Being Precious About Nothing Wish I’d Known Then for Writers (with Sara Rosett and Jami Albright) Episode 254: From Mastermind to Discord: The Power of Community with Samantha Cummings Episode 249: Matilda Swift on Overcoming Self-Doubt and Innovative Reader Magnets

Samantha and Matilda are walking you through their most recent Mastermind Day, sharing all the inside details on what they discuss, so you can set up your own sessions with writing peers. Next week, Matilda and Sam are sharing what they learned at SPS Live 2026. Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and a slice of cake if you’re feeling generous): https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast/ Join us for more mastery through missteps…en masse. Yes, we’ve got a DISCORD, and you’re invited: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheTamingOfTheStew (book #7 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries) Mentioned on the show: Obsidian: https://obsidian.md/ Other podcasts you can hear us on: Self Publishing Insiders (with Draft to Digital) Episode 274: Mastery Through Missteps: Demystifying the Quit the Day Job Dream Ink in Your Veins (with Rachael Herron) Episode 552: On Being Precious About Nothing Wish I’d Known Then for Writers (with Sara Rosett and Jami Albright) Episode 254: From Mastermind to Discord: The Power of Community with Samantha Cummings Episode 249: Matilda Swift on Overcoming Self-Doubt and Innovative Reader Magnets

Samantha and Matilda aren’t just reading resources and hoping they sink in. They’re figuring out how to get the best out of tools and sharing the results with you. This week, they’ve read Claire Taylor’s Reclaim Your Author Career, and they’re talking through what they can take away. Next week, Matilda and Sam are pulling back the curtain on their mastermind partnership and sharing all the details of what they discuss. Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and a slice of cake if you’re feeling generous): https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast/ Join us for more mastery through missteps…en masse. Yes, we’ve got a DISCORD, and you’re invited: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheTamingOfTheStew (book #7 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries) Mentioned on the show: Sell More Books Show: https://www.sellmorebooksshow.com/ What If? For Authors podcast: https://www.whatifforauthors.com/ Reclaim Your Author Career by Claire Taylor: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFB5QKP4/ Becca Syme’s London workshop: https://betterfasteracademy.com/events/ Other podcasts you can hear us on: Self Publishing Insiders (with Draft to Digital) Episode 274: Mastery Through Missteps: Demystifying the Quit the Day Job Dream Ink in Your Veins (with Rachael Herron) Episode 552: On Being Precious About Nothing Wish I’d Known Then for Writers (with Sara Rosett and Jami Albright) Episode 254: From Mastermind to Discord: The Power of Community with Samantha Cummings Episode 249: Matilda Swift on Overcoming Self-Doubt and Innovative Reader Magnets

Samantha and Matilda are looking back on their first month of building up our community, sharing what works and why. Next week, Matilda and Sam are reading Claire Taylor’s Reclaim Your Author Career and practising action points from the business books they read. Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and a slice of cake if you’re feeling generous): https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast/ Join us for more mastery through missteps…en masse. Yes, we’ve got a DISCORD, and you’re invited: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheTamingOfTheStew (book #7 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries) Mentioned on the show: Cursed Cocktails by SL Rowland: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BT8S49LX/ Mythcreants: https://mythcreants.com/ Reclaim Your Author Career by Claire Taylor: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BFB5QKP4/ Other podcasts you can hear us on: Self Publishing Insiders (with Draft to Digital) Episode 274: Mastery Through Missteps: Demystifying the Quit the Day Job Dream Ink in Your Veins (with Rachael Herron) Episode 552: On Being Precious About Nothing Wish I’d Known Then for Writers (with Sara Rosett and Jami Albright) Episode 254: From Mastermind to Discord: The Power of Community with Samantha Cummings Episode 249: Matilda Swift on Overcoming Self-Doubt and Innovative Reader Magnets

Samantha and Matilda are rewriting books…or are they? They talk through the reasons to publish new versions of old books and share their experiences with the process. Then they make some big decisions about what to do next. Next week, Matilda and Sam are reflecting on their community building experience so far. Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and a slice of cake if you’re feeling generous): https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast/ Join us for more mastery through missteps…en masse. Yes, we’ve got a DISCORD, and you’re invited: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheTamingOfTheStew (book #7 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries) Mentioned on the show: Marlowe: https://authors.ai/marlowe/ Pro Writing Aid Manuscript Analysis: https://prowritingaid.com/features/manuscript-analysis Becca Syme’s London workshop: https://betterfasteracademy.com/events/ Other podcasts you can hear us on: Self Publishing Insiders (with Draft to Digital) Episode 274: Mastery Through Missteps: Demystifying the Quit the Day Job Dream Ink in Your Veins (with Rachael Herron) Episode 552: On Being Precious About Nothing Wish I’d Known Then for Writers (with Sara Rosett and Jami Albright) Episode 254: From Mastermind to Discord: The Power of Community with Samantha Cummings Episode 249: Matilda Swift on Overcoming Self-Doubt and Innovative Reader Magnets

Samantha and Matilda have written good books…so why don’t they sell? Are they somehow also bad? Next week, Matilda and Sam are talking about when and how to rewrite published books. Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and a slice of cake if you’re feeling generous): https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast/ Join us for more mastery through missteps…en masse. Yes, we’ve got a DISCORD, and you’re invited: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheTamingOfTheStew (book #7 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries) Mentioned on the show: Fuzzy-Felt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuzzy-Felt All Creatures Great and Small: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Creatures_Great_and_Small_(2020_TV_series) The 3 Keys to Writing Lovable Side Characters episode of the Kate and Abbie Show: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5m54VX6ruFne4my5sjH9kd Other podcasts you can hear us on: Self Publishing Insiders (with Draft to Digital) Episode 274: Mastery Through Missteps: Demystifying the Quit the Day Job Dream Ink in Your Veins (with Rachael Herron) Episode 552: On Being Precious About Nothing Wish I’d Known Then for Writers (with Sara Rosett and Jami Albright) Episode 254: From Mastermind to Discord: The Power of Community with Samantha Cummings Episode 249: Matilda Swift on Overcoming Self-Doubt and Innovative Reader Magnets

Samantha and Matilda are sharing their insights into coworking - how to set it up and how it supercharges your writing time! Next week, Matilda and Sam are pushing themselves to level up by critiquing each others’ book 1s. They’ll be looking at everything from the cover to the contents, and comparing these to comps. Fingers crossed this doesn’t end in tears. Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and a slice of cake if you’re feeling generous): https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast/ Join us for more mastery through missteps…en masse. Yes, we’ve got a DISCORD, and you’re invited: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheTamingOfTheStew (book #7 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries) Mentioned on the show: London Writers’ Salon Writers’ Hour (options in lots of timezones): https://writershour.com/ Our appearance on Self Publishing Insiders with Draft2Digital: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mastery-through-missteps-demystifying-the-quit-the/id1512791697?i=1000766583690 Other podcasts you can hear us on: Self Publishing Insiders (with Draft to Digital) Episode 274: Mastery Through Missteps: Demystifying the Quit the Day Job Dream Ink in Your Veins (with Rachael Herron) Episode 552: On Being Precious About Nothing Wish I’d Known Then for Writers (with Sara Rosett and Jami Albright) Episode 254: From Mastermind to Discord: The Power of Community with Samantha Cummings Episode 249: Matilda Swift on Overcoming Self-Doubt and Innovative Reader Magnets

This week, Matilda and Sam are talking about CRAFT, and how they plan on improving theirs.  Next week, tune in to chat about co-working, both on and offline.  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com  Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT514XBT/ Writing Excuses Podcast: https://writingexcuses.com/ Characters and Viewpoint by Orson Scott Card: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004GUSDIG/ CeCe Lyra’s courses: https://learn-with-cece.thinkific.com/ Dungeon Crawler Carl: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BKGYQXW/ Lindsay Buroker: https://lindsayburoker.com/ What If? For Authors podcast: https://www.whatifforauthors.com/ Writing Iconic Chatacters by Claire Taylor: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRV351Y8/ Creating Unforgettable Characters by Linda Seger: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00723803W/ The Wisdom of the Enneagram by Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0553378201/ The Science of Writing Characters by Kiri Anne Pelican: https://www.amazon.com//dp/B09KS9D93T/ Into the Woods by John Yorke: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ADNP2P2/ Opening Lines with John Yorke: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001hny4 Trip to the Moon by John Yorke: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDQ4T6DD/

This week, Sam and Matilda are talking about community and The Epiphany Engine!!  Next week, they're back to discuss craft. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com  Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Dungeon Crawler Carl: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BKGYQXW/ 20BooksTo50k Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/20Booksto50k/

This week, it's all about launch plans for upcoming releases! Next week, Matilda and Sam are revealing the big news!! The Epiphany Engine! Don't miss out - tune in next week for more... Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com  Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op: https://victoryediting.com/services/netgalley-co-op/ David Gaughran’s Promo Site Info: https://davidgaughran.com/best-promo-sites-books/ Booksirens: https://booksirens.com/ Booksprout: https://booksprout.co/  

This week, Matilda is in Seville, and she won't let us forget it!  Next week, Sam and Matilda will be rehashing their launch plans.  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com  Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Meta’s AI: https://meta.ai/ Manus: https://manus.im/ Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/ J ungian character archetypes: https://www.novel-software.com/jungian-character-archetypes/ Suzy K Quinn: https://www.suzykquinn.com/ Deany Ray: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Deany-Ray/author/B018S6XPAE Janet Evanovich: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APXTY4 Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT514XBT/

This week, Matilda and Sam have major epiphanies about BIGGER and BETTER... Next week, Matilda is recapping the Seville author conference. Let's hope she brings the sunshine with her!  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com  Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  CeCe Lyra’s courses: https://learn-with-cece.thinkific.com/ OLD version of CeCe Lyra’s Hacking Writing on a Line Level course (not currently available): https://cecilialyra.com/courses/ Draft2Digital’s Self Publishing Insiders Podcast: https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/category/self-publishing-insiders-podcast/ Revenge: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revenge_(TV_series)

Settle in, it's the Q1 review - how have Sam and Matilda done so far in 2026?  Next week, they'll be planning how to get bigger and better!! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com  Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Ines Johnson’s substack: https://ineswrites.substack.com/ Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZZCSYXJ/ The Housemaid by Freida McFadden: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TWSRMCB/ Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BKGYQXW/ Florence Given - The Good Girl Wound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=32uLLwtiiVueXQao&v=x6yc9imZcaQ&feature=youtu.be

This week, Matilda takes the reins as she TELLS ALL on her time at the Ireland Indie Conference.  Next week, it's the Q1 review!  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com  Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Indie Network Ireland conference: https://www.indienetworkevents.com/events/indie-network-in-ireland-2027

Matilda and Sam tackle CHALLENGE WEEK! Next week, they'll be chatting about the Ireland Publishing Show. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com  Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  The Fairy Plotmother: https://www.fairyplotmother.me/ Ink in Your Veins (WE’RE IN THIS ONE!): http://www.howdoyouwrite.net/episodes/552 Dear Writer, You Still Need to Quit by Becca Syme: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beccasyme/dear-writer-you-still-need-to-quit Scribeshadow: https://app.scribeshadow.com/ Mailerlite: https://www.mailerlite.com/ Mailchimp: mailchimp.com/ Squarespace: www.squarespace.com Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/

Matilda and Sam are discussing BIG future plans today! Next week is everyone's fave - CHALLENGE WEEK! Don't forget to pick your own challenge to tackle, and join us in our misery...  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com  Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Pascify reader event: https://pascify.com/ David Gaughran’s Facebook Ads for Authors [2026] Ad Creation Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYacxyQJPxM

Sam and Matilda have been running ads... but both VERY differently!  Next week it's all about BIG future plans - what do they have up their sleeves? You'll have to tune in to find out! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com  Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Author Ads & Marketing Mastery with Melissa Storm Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/authorads Novel Publicity’s Facebook ads management: https://www.novelpublicity.com/facebook/ David Gaughran’s Facebook Ads for Authors [2026] Ad Creation Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYacxyQJPxM

Sam and Matilda ran their first ever online 'retreat', wanna know how it went? Tune in next week to hear all about their recent experience with running Facebook ads. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com  Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Tim Ferriss’s Fear Setting: https://tim.blog/2017/05/15/fear-setting/ Millionaire Author Mastermind group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/millionaireauthormastermind/ VE Schwab’s podcast episode with Kennedy Ryan: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dhzfyDSCWKwrqfcmdtqzy

Sam and Matilda break down series relaunches!  In next week's episode, your two fave podcast hosts are going to share how their online writing retreat went! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com  Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Bookbub’s New Release for Less: https://www.bookbub.com/partners/new_releases_for_less Novel Publicity’s Facebook ads management: https://www.novelpublicity.com/facebook/

Sam and Matilda discuss how they are planning for short and long-term success.  In next week's episode, they are digging into relaunching book series.  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com  Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  How to Create a Social Media Signature Series & Style by Kayleigh: https://youtu.be/AiL3v2x4aLQ?si=SXNm4D_3a91Q5Yzs Florence Given: https://www.youtube.com/@theflorencegivenshow Why You Should Disappoint Your Fans by Becca Syme: https://youtu.be/mtc5qSXBByU?si=hGuy-DqJIOrrAGLu

Sam and Matilda are making MORE connections... with readers!  In next week's episode, they will be discussing short-term vs long-term business goals. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com  Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Kevin Kelly’s 1000 True Fans: https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/ Superfans by Pat Flynn: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Superfans-Capture-Attention-Community-Following-ebook/dp/B09LRRQ1XF/ Vlogbrothers (John and Hank Green): https://www.youtube.com/vlogbrothers

Sam and Matilda are making author connections!  In next week's episode, it's all about making MORE connections... with readers! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com  Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  SPS Live: https://www.learnselfpublishing.com/spslive The Cozy Mystery Clubhouse Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cozymysteryclubhouse/ Seville’s Global Publishing Summit: https://www.lantia.com/en/gps Ireland’s Publishing Show: https://www.indienetworkevents.com/general-8

Sam and Matilda have finally made mindset progress!  In next week's episode, they'll be talking about the importance of writing community.  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com  Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie  (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast 

Sam and Matilda welcome in season 3... and more money? Next week, grab your emotional support notepad, we're talking MINDSET! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Denise Duffield Thomas’s Money goals workbook: https://www.denisedt.com/jan 

Sam and Matilda plan for problems... but do they need to? Next week, they’re talking about money goals for 2026! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Ebb and Flow by Tiffany Francis-Baker: https://www.amazon.com/Ebb-Flow-Guide-Seasonal-Living/dp/1399405748/

Sam and Matilda get honest about their last quarter review. Next week, they’re talking about setting up contingency plans as they head into the new year!  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Novel Publicity’s Manuscript to Marketing report: https://www.novelpublicity.com/m2m/ Canva: https://www.canva.com/ Chocolate wine recipe: https://www.tastinghistory.com/recipes/chocolatewine Seville’s Global Publishing Summit: https://www.lantia.com/en/gps

Sam and Matilda tackled some pretty BIG challenges this week... Next week, your fave podcast hosts are going to review their Q4's - so make sure to tune in to see how the last few months have gone for them, and if you're reading this, have a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Novel Publicity’s Manuscript to Marketing report: https://www.novelpublicity.com/m2m/

Sam and Matilda have predictions, and potential pitfalls, of the upcoming ACT 3!! Next week, it's challenge weeeeeek! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  ASMR tarot: https://www.youtube.com/@ediyasmr Sacha Black’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sachablackauthor Novel Publicity’s Manuscript to Marketing report: https://www.novelpublicity.com/m2m/

Sam and Matilda have officially hit episode 100!! Next week, they'll be talking about the exciting 3rd Act!  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  S01E04: When money means mayhem: https://www.pentopaycheckauthors.com/episodes/s01e04-when-money-means-mayhem S01E06: When niches get riches: https://www.pentopaycheckauthors.com/episodes/s01e06-when-niches-get-riches S01E13: When Q1 is reviewed: https://www.pentopaycheckauthors.com/episodes/s01e13-when-q1-is-reviewed S01E18: When books are soda cans: https://www.pentopaycheckauthors.com/episodes/s01e18-when-books-are-soda-cans S01E20: When buyers become fans: https://www.pentopaycheckauthors.com/episodes/s01e20-when-buyers-become-fans S01E23: When routines become the dream: https://www.pentopaycheckauthors.com/episodes/s01e23-when-routines-become-the-dream Betty’s: https://www.bettys.co.uk/ The Railway Children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvG0V-M_8wU The Genius Zone by Gay Hendricks: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S7L6FV2/

Sam and Matilda are preparing for new series! If you can believe it, next week marks the 100th episode of the podcast. Tune in to reminisce on the good... and the cringe!  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Dark Academia course: https://www.autocrit.com/ink-and-ivory-a-dark-academia-masterclass/ The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black: https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Best-Seller-Deconstruct-Yourself-ebook/dp/B0B7KRD1JG/ Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes: https://www.amazon.com/Romancing-Beat-Structure-Romance-Kissing/dp/1530838614/ Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes: https://www.amazon.com/Raised-Wolves-Jennifer-Barnes-Collection/dp/0608710490/

Matilda and Sam want to get better... but at what cost?  Drop in next week when your fave podcast hosts discuss the steps they take to research a new series or project. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Broadchurch: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadchurch A Very Jonas Christmas Movie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Very_Jonas_Christmas_Movie Buffy the Vampire Slayer novels: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Buffy_the_Vampire_Slayer_novels Snowpiercer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowpierce Substack article - 7 Books That Will Make You a Better Writer (And Why): https://ninjawriters.substack.com/p/7-books-that-will-make-you-a-better Jennifer Lynn Barnes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Lynn_Barnes 7 Figure Fiction by T. Taylor: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59014783  

Matilda and Sam are future casting success?! Drop in next week to hear all about bettering craft to avoid stagnation. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Becca Syme’s Quitcast episode Are You Playing the Wrong Author Game?: https://quitcast.podbean.com/e/are-you-playing-the-wrong-author-game/ Rachael Herron’s newsletter for authors: https://rachaelherron.com/write/ Pat Flynn’s Superfans: https://patflynn.com/book/superfans/

Matilda and Sam aren't getting lost in translation in today's episode! Tune in next week when they'll be talking about how they plan to pick what they publish next.  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Scribeshadow: https://app.scribeshadow.com/ Scribeshadow Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/scribeshadow/

Matilda and Sam reveal their 2026 schedules. Next week, they will broach the trending topic of translations!!  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Author’s Anonymous IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2114461/ Author’s Anonymous film: https://youtu.be/wp3aKQQdGBc?si=weaZEk-WZBIGYRqG

Matilda and Sam chat about the strategies they want to use to succeed. Next week is all about the illusive, and exciting, 2026 schedule!  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Nicholas Erik’s Ultimate Guide to Book Marketing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4TTX65X/

Matilda and Sam are determined to ensure the money keeps coming... Next week, they'll discuss the strategies to ensure this happens. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Matilda Swift’s Goodreads Listopia: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/234770.British_Culinary_Cozy_Mysteries_Scones_Suspects_and_Suspense Breanne Randall: https://www.breannerandall.com/ Russell Nohelty on Beyond the Book podcast: https://dispatch.authorsidekick.com/p/how-to-fall-in-love-with-marketing

Matilda and Sam tackle the topic of GEO - but what is it, and how should authors tackle it?  Tune in next week as we once again talk about tactics to make MONEY! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Lenny’s podcast - The ultimate guide to AEO: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-ultimate-guide-to-aeo-ethan-smith Lenny’s podcast - Inside Google's AI turnaround: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-google-built-ai-mode-in-under-a-year BBC Witness History - The Birth of the Excel Spreadsheet: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct74n7 Indie Writers Club - Get Your Books GEO Ready!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUU6hybdJFE Indie Writers Club - The New Era of AI Searching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4nuCT5JiWw Ricardo Fayet / Reedsy marketing newsletter sign up: https://mailparrot.reedsy.com/subscriptions/new?list_id=1a696c4c84

Matilda and Sam are discussing how they got on with their Q3 goals! Next week is all about GEO - which is a hot topic you don't want to miss out on. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast   

Matilda and Sam take on a brand new challenge week! Next week is the Q3 review... tune in to find out how the last quarter has gone for them.  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Joanna Penn: Successful Self-Publishing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F66QLTL9/ Trello: trello.com Scribeshadow: https://app.scribeshadow.com/  

Matilda and Sam went on a writing retreat! Tune in to hear all about it! Next week is a brand new challenge week - what are they tackling? You'll have to come back to find out.  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Prowriting Aid’s new NaNo: https://prowritingaid.com/novel-november

Matilda and Sam might need to finally stop... Tune in next week to hear all about the writing retreat they're going on! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Goodreads Giveaway: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show_create_options?ref=giv_creategiv 

Matilda and Sam discuss Sam's recent book launch. Next week, they'll be opening up about what's not paying off for them, literally! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  The Black Herron podcast episode: https://rebelauthorpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-black-herron-episode-36/ Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op: https://victoryediting.com/services/netgalley-co-op/ LilyLouTay: https://www.tiktok.com/@lilyloutay?lang=en Savannah Bananas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savannah_Bananas

Matilda and Sam welcome a VERY special guest in this week's episode! Next week, your favourite podcast hosts are discussing Sam's recent book launch!  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  The Childfree Guide to Life and Money by Jay Zigmont: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1728297346/ The Childfree Wealth Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/childfree-wealth/id1637482639

Matilda and Sam take a break from their usual routines to try out something different. Next week brings a surprise guest... Tune in to find out who we'll be chatting to. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/3QHym3m Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://amzn.to/4lyQErX  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  4thewords: https://app.4thewords.com/

Matilda and Sam can't do it all... so what are they avoiding? Tune in next week when they'll reassess their writing routines. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/3QHym3m Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://amzn.to/4lyQErX  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Scribeshadow: https://app.scribeshadow.com/ Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/

Matilda and Sam both have launches in September, so what are they doing to prepare? Tune in next week when they'll be talking about all the things they AREN'T doing... Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/3QHym3m Most recent book: Death of the Pack (Moons & Magic Book 3) https://samantha-cummings.com/dotp-amazon  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op: https://victoryediting.com/services/netgalley-co-op/ Breanne Randall: https://www.breannerandall.com/ PrompterPal: https://www.prompterpal.app/

Matilda and Sam are both series writers, so they're breaking down how they do it.  Tune in next week to hear about their pre-launch activities!  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/3QHym3m Most recent book: Death of the Pack (Moons & Magic Book 3) https://samantha-cummings.com/dotp-amazon  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  The Cozy Mystery Clubhouse Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cozymysteryclubhouse/ Margaret Lashley ads library: https://www.facebook.com/ads/library/?active_status=active&ad_type=all&country=US&is_targeted_country=false&media_type=all&search_type=page&view_all_page_id=693288710867347 Notebook LM: https://notebooklm.google/ Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/ Microsoft Designer Image Creator: https://designer.microsoft.com/image-creator The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes: https://www.amazon.com/Inheritance-Games-Paperback-Collection/dp/0316581712/ Ellie Alexander’s Secret Bookcase Mysteries: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D4RY7MRF