Pen to Paycheck Authors

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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Episodes

What Hooks MY Readers

21 minutes ago

21 minutes ago

Sam and Matilda are figuring out the best bait to hook readers…
Next week, they will be taking sides as a discuss the merits (and pitfalls) of paid and organic social media.
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: 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 
Adley Kinsman episode of the Social Media Examiner podcast: https://youtu.be/tcxfKwZwhsA?si=iKGz07L7KAjIaXoW

7 days ago

Sam and Matilda have a secret weapon against AI... and it's wrapped up in their own narrative!
Next week, tune in to get HOOKED! 
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: 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 
Sam’s new website business: https://www.instagram.com/bookhousecreative/
Audacious by Mark Schaefer: https://www.amazon.com/Audacious-How-Humans-Marketing-World-ebook/dp/B0DTNCH18Y

What Audacious Authors Do

Wednesday Apr 09, 2025

Wednesday Apr 09, 2025

Sam and Matilda getting TOTALLY audacious in their approach to publishing... and life!
Next week, they will be opening up about their author narratives.
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: 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 
Sam’s new website business: https://www.instagram.com/bookhousecreative/
Audacious by Mark Schaefer: https://www.amazon.com/Audacious-How-Humans-Marketing-World-ebook/dp/B0DTNCH18Y

What We Achieved In Q1

Wednesday Apr 02, 2025

Wednesday Apr 02, 2025

Sam and Matilda are breaking down their Q1 wins, and making plans for Q2!
Next week is all about being totally AUDACIOUS...
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: 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 

What We Challenge Ourselves To Do

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025

Wednesday Mar 26, 2025

Sam and Matilda accepted a challenge to finally face what they'd been putting off.
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 (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: 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 
Otter dictation app: https://otter.ai/
Gemini (for tidying up dictation): https://gemini.google.com/
Nicholas Erik’s 5 Day Author’s Marketing Roadmap to 2025: https://nicholaserik.com/products/roadmap/

What Switching Genres Shows Us

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025

Sam and Matilda are discussing what they'd do if they switched genres.
Next week, they will each be facing a challenge they've been putting off for a while. For Matilda, it will be drafting with dictation. For Sam, it's all about character art!
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: 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
NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google/
Publisher Rocket: https://publisherrocket.com/
The Cozy Mystery Clubhouse Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cozymysteryclubhouse/
Andrew Marr’s The Making of Modern Britain: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003DWC6OA/
Kevin Jackson’s Constellation of Genius: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPR6GUE/
Nicholas Erik’s Ultimate Guide to Book Marketing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4TTX65X/

Wednesday Mar 12, 2025

Sam and Matilda get specific with social media, and how branding can make all the difference.
Next week on the podcast is all about switching genres... 
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: 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
Buffer - social media scheduler: https://buffer.com/
Kate Hall’s business Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katehallbiz

What Sources of Money We Tap

Wednesday Mar 05, 2025

Wednesday Mar 05, 2025

Sam and Matilda are drilling down into income diversification once more!
Next week they will be talking about branding and everyone's favourite topic... social media! 
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: 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

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025

Sam and Matilda dig into their attempts at time management, and how rolling schedules work, or don't work, for them.
Next week is all about income diversification - how do you expand your income opportunities, without adding a ton more work to your plate?
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: 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
4thewords: https://app.4thewords.com/
Word Tracker app: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/word-tracker/id1541495523
Toggl Track app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.toggl.giskard&hl=en_GB

Wednesday Feb 19, 2025

Sam and Matilda chat about what post launch marketing is, and what it isn't! 
Next week is all about time management and how rolling schedules for projects work, or don't work, for them.
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: 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
Ellie Alexander’s Reality Writes podcast: https://youtu.be/0dEuazQn654?si=_b1S46fp3K5t-Mik
Paperfury: https://www.instagram.com/paperfury/?hl=en

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