Pen to Paycheck Authors

By pentopaycheckauthors

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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How many episodes does Pen to Paycheck Authors have?

The podcast currently has 105 episodes available.

Pen to Paycheck Authors episodes:

January 07, 2026 What Crises We Plan For
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/
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56min
December 31, 2025 What We Did In Q4
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
...more
52min
December 24, 2025 What Challenges Set up Success
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/
...more
1h
December 17, 2025 What Our Act Three Will Be
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/
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1h 4min
December 10, 2025 What We've Learned From 100 Episodes
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/
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58min
December 03, 2025 What Market Research We Do and How
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/
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55min
November 26, 2025 What Craft Improvements Are For
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

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58min
November 19, 2025 What Successful New Series Look Like
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/
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56min
November 12, 2025 What Translating Really Takes
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/
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54min
November 05, 2025 What Makes Successful Year Plans
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
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56min

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