Pen to Paycheck Authors

How We Set Money Goals

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: @sammowrimoWebsite: 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: @matildaswiftauthorWebsite: www.MatildaSwift.comBook 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 

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: @sammowrimoWebsite: 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: @matildaswiftauthorWebsite: www.MatildaSwift.comBook 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/

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: @sammowrimoWebsite: 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: @matildaswiftauthorWebsite: www.MatildaSwift.comBook 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

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/

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/

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/

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/

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
 

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/

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/