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Pen to Paycheck Authors

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Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 75

Welcome to pen to Paycheck Authors podcast. We’re two indie authors; Matilda Swift, author of quintessentially British Cozy Mysteries, and Sam Cummings, author of Young Adult books about magic, myths, and monsters. With over a dozen books between us, and still a long way to go towards the ‘quit the day job’ dream, we’re here to write our way to financial success. Listen along for our mastery through missteps journey

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🇬🇧 Great Britain - books
13/06/2025
#63
🇬🇧 Great Britain - books
12/06/2025
#72
🇨🇦 Canada - books
01/02/2025
#78
🇬🇧 Great Britain - books
13/12/2024
#50
🇨🇦 Canada - books
12/12/2024
#71

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https://books2read.com/ButterLatethanNever
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https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j
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https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF
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https://discord.gg/dye7mPtC
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When We Hack Our Author Hang Ups

Season 1 · Episode 49

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 • Duration 48:39

Samantha and Matilda lean into hyping themselves up... using some incredibly creative methods!

Next week, Sam and Matilda will start a new series on How to Believe in Yourself with an episode on luck, preparation and opportunity.

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: Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a

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/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)

Mentioned on the show:

Pickled Walnuts: https://www.bennettopie.com/products/opies-pickled-walnuts

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When We Spy Other Authors

Season 1 · Episode 48

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 • Duration 52:46

In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda talk about connecting with other authors.

Next week, Sam and Matilda are going to learn how to hype themselves up!!

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: Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a

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/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)

Mentioned on the show:

Publishing Rodeo episode with Chuck Tingle: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e44-more-than-the-text-of-our-book-ft-greatest/id1670458274?i=1000678556726

How to Launch a Successful Series by Helen B Scheuerer: https://www.amazon.com/How-Launch-Successful-Survival-Authors-ebook/dp/B0CJX1S4JS/

When Schedules Are Strengthened

Season 1 · Episode 39

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 • Duration 58:32

Samantha and Matilda have incredibly different schedules, and they're discussing what works and what doesn't in this week's episode!

Next week Sam and Matilda will talk all about accountability and the tactics they implement to help keep themselves on track.

Where to find Sam and Matilda:

SAM IG: @sammowrimo

Website: www.samantha-cummings.com

Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F

Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j

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/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)

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Nothing this week but don't forget to subscribe, tell all your friends, leave a review and follow us on social media!

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When Q3 Is Reviewed

Season 1 · Episode 38

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 • Duration 48:59

Samantha and Matilda are wrapping up their Q3, and delving into what they have planned for the last quarter of the year!

Next week Sam and Matilda will be starting a NEW series about professionalising, with an episode on scheduling.

Where to find Sam and Matilda:

SAM IG: @sammowrimo

Website: www.samantha-cummings.com

Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F

Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j

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/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)

Mentioned on the show:

Nothing this week but don't forget to subscribe, tell all your friends, leave a review and follow us on social media!

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When Income Isn't Coming

Season 1 · Episode 37

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 • Duration 56:39

Samantha and Matilda discuss income in this week's episode. Where it comes from NOW, and where it could come from in the future.

Next week Sam and Matilda will be wrapping up their Q3 goals - did they tick everything off the list, or have they fallen behind in any of their plans? Tune in next week to see, and don't forget to subscribe!

Where to find Sam and Matilda:

SAM IG: @sammowrimo

Website: www.samantha-cummings.com

Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F

Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j

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/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)

Mentioned on the show:

Chill and Prosper by Denise Duffield-Thomas: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FPGG9W5/

Money Archetype Quiz: https://www.denisedt.com/chill

Indie Authors Ascending Discord:

When Social Media Means Fun

Season 1 · Episode 36

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 • Duration 45:54

Samantha and Matilda are talking SOCIAL MEDIA plans in today's episode; a topic we can all agree is forever at the forefront of our minds!

Next week Sam and Matilda will be wrapping up the Planning for Success series by talking about Income Plans...

Where to find Sam and Matilda:

SAM IG: @sammowrimo

Website: www.samantha-cummings.com

Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F

Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j

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/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)

Mentioned on the show:

Becca Syme’s Quitcast Episode 5.1 QTP You Should Do All The Things: https://betterfasteracademy.com/quitcast5-10/

Reality Writes Podcast: https://elliealexander.co/blog/catch-up-on-episodes-of-our-reality-writes-podcast

When Launches Look Easy

Season 1 · Episode 35

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 • Duration 01:04:02

Samantha and Matilda talk to guest Christa Bakker about launch plans - what's worked for them, and what hasn't!

Next week Sam and Matilda will bring their newly created social media plans with them, and dive into everyone's favourite topic... social media marketing!

Where to find Sam and Matilda:

SAM IG: @sammowrimo

Website: www.samantha-cummings.com

Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F

Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j

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/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)

Mentioned on the show:

Christa Bakker: https://christabakker.com/

Christa’s Cluesletter interview: https://www.manonwogahn.com/author-interview-christa-bakker/

Jira: https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira

When Production Plans Pivot

Season 1 · Episode 34

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 • Duration 56:36

Samantha and Matilda discuss their publishing production plans!

Next week Sam and Matilda will continue looking at plans, with an episode on launching a book, with a mystery guest!!

Where to find Sam and Matilda:

SAM IG: @sammowrimo

Website: www.samantha-cummings.com

Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F

Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j

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/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)

Mentioned on the show:

Jane Friedman’s Self-Publishing Checklist: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HNfIPRP7wKfGcvbAvfssuCMFo4pysdWlyI7RNB9JFQM/edit?gid=0#gid=0

Jira: https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira

When We Need Other Authors

Season 1 · Episode 33

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 • Duration 45:28

Samantha and Matilda share the best places to find other authors: your anchors in the stormy seas of self publishing!

Next week Sam and Matilda will be looking into creating publishing production plans.

Where to find Sam and Matilda:

SAM IG: @sammowrimo

Website: www.samantha-cummings.com

Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F

Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j

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/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)

Mentioned on the show:

SPA Girls Podcast - Episode 460 How to Get Reviews and Find ARC Readers: https://www.selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/spa-girls-podcast-ep460-how-to-get-reviews-and-find-arc-readers/

When Cowriting is King

Season 1 · Episode 32

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 • Duration 01:01:34

Samantha and Matilda invite their very first guest, Jen Booker, onto the pod to talk about her cozy cowriting journey.

Next week Sam and Matilda will share where they find other authors to talk to!

Where to find Sam and Matilda:

SAM IG: @sammowrimo

Website: www.samantha-cummings.com

Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F

Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j

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/ButterLatethanNever (book #3 of The Slippery Spoon Mysteries)

Mentioned on the show:

The Cozy Mystery Clubhouse Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cozymysteryclubhouse/

Jen Booker and Gwen Taylor’s Mia Watson Cruise Ship Mysteries: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCLT25F5

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