Pen to Paycheck Authors

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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,... more

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The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.

Pen to Paycheck Authors episodes:

August 13, 2025 What Our Launches Look Like
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/
...more
54min
August 06, 2025 What Makes A Great Series
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
...more
1h
July 30, 2025 What Our Newsletters And Websites Do
Matilda and Sam broach the age old question: what are my website and newsletter supposed to do?
Tune in next week as they discuss how to write a book series!
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
Louise Penny’s newsletter: https://www.louisepenny.com/newsletters.htm
Laurie R King’s newsletter: https://laurierking.com/newsletter/
Joanne Harris’s newsletter: https://www.joanne-harris.co.uk/contact/
...more
52min
July 23, 2025 What Formats Mean Money
Matilda and Sam are digging into formats - and alternative ways to deliver books.
Tune in next week as they discuss websites and newsletters!
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
Draft2Digital: https://draft2digital.com/
Atticus: https://www.atticus.io/
HY Hanna: https://www.hyhanna.com/
Kickstarter for Authors Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/429764288910415/
Bookvault: https://bookvault.app/
...more
50min
July 16, 2025 What Improves Readthrough
Sam and Matilda discuss how they can optimise their back matter to help improve their read-through.
Next week, tune in to hear all about their plans for different editions!

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
Literal (similar to Goodreads): https://literal.club/
BookBub article on backmatter: https://insights.bookbub.com/how-to-cross-promote-your-books-in-the-back-matter/
Atticus: https://www.atticus.io/
...more
58min
July 09, 2025 What Strengths Lead to Success
Sam and Matilda have taken the test... did they pass? Hear all about their Clifton Strengths!
Next week, your favourite podcast hosts will be delving into book back matter... and strategies for better series read-through!

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
Becca Syme’s videos on each Clifton Strength: https://betterfasteracademy.com/next-steps-videos/
Clifton Strengths top 34: https://store.gallup.com/p/en-us/10003/cliftonstrengths-34?c=1
The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes: https://www.amazon.com/Naturals-Paperback-Boxed-Set/dp/0316556610/
The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes: https://www.amazon.com/Inheritance-Games-Paperback-Collection/dp/0316581712/
Phases of an Author Business episode from Becca Syme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGX7gDqtvCM
...more
1h 3min
July 02, 2025 What We Learned at SPS Live
Sam and Matilda are debriefing after a very fun few days at SFS Live 2025!
Next week they will finally be talking about Clifton Strengths.

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
Clifton Strengths top 34: https://store.gallup.com/p/en-us/10003/cliftonstrengths-34?c=1
...more
55min
June 25, 2025 What We Achieved in Q2
Sam and Matilda are reviewing their Q2 goals - how did they get on? Find out in this week's episode!
Next week they will be recapping all the magic that happened at SPS Live in London.

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
Nicholas Erik course on click testing covers: https://nicholaserik.com/products/8020cb/
Mindset by Dr Carol Dweck: https://www.amazon.com/dp/147213995X/
Google Lens: https://lens.google/
...more
1h
June 18, 2025 What Defeats Author Challenges
Sam and Matilda set themselves challenges... and the outcome isn't what they expected!
Next week is our Q2 review... a little early, but it will be worth it. Did they do everything they set out to do?!

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
Fear Setting Exercise: https://tim.blog/2017/05/15/fear-setting/
...more
52min
June 11, 2025 What Mends Mindsets
Sam and Matilda are skipping therapy, and trying to fix themselves instead!
Next week brings them back to challenge week! What are they going to pick to push themselves out of their comfort zones? 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 (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
Steps for Managing Procrastination in Perfectionists: https://www.bitbybitcounseling.com/blog/stop-putting-things-off-comprehensive-guide
Gemini Deep Research: https://gemini.google.com/deepresearch
The Fantasy Grimoire Podcast (listen out for Sam’s episode later this year): https://open.spotify.com/show/4di10ytxklS4Lzo0xDnacO
Pen and Prosper Facebook Ads Setup Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aqfeOJ-aIU
...more
1h 7min

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How many episodes does Pen to Paycheck Authors have?

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