Pen to Paycheck Authors

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/

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

What Strategies Lead to Success

Matilda and Sam chat about the strategies they want to use to succeed.
Next week is all about the illusive, and exciting, 2026 schedule! 
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 
Nicholas Erik’s Ultimate Guide to Book Marketing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4TTX65X/

What Tactics Make Money

Matilda and Sam are determined to ensure the money keeps coming...
Next week, they'll discuss the strategies to ensure this happens.
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 
Matilda Swift’s Goodreads Listopia: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/234770.British_Culinary_Cozy_Mysteries_Scones_Suspects_and_Suspense
Breanne Randall: https://www.breannerandall.com/
Russell Nohelty on Beyond the Book podcast: https://dispatch.authorsidekick.com/p/how-to-fall-in-love-with-marketing

What Future Proofing We’re Doing with GEO

Matilda and Sam tackle the topic of GEO - but what is it, and how should authors tackle it? 
Tune in next week as we once again talk about tactics to make MONEY!
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/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 
Lenny’s podcast - The ultimate guide to AEO: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-ultimate-guide-to-aeo-ethan-smith
Lenny’s podcast - Inside Google's AI turnaround: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-google-built-ai-mode-in-under-a-year
BBC Witness History - The Birth of the Excel Spreadsheet: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct74n7
Indie Writers Club - Get Your Books GEO Ready!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUU6hybdJFE
Indie Writers Club - The New Era of AI Searching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4nuCT5JiWw
Ricardo Fayet / Reedsy marketing newsletter sign up: https://mailparrot.reedsy.com/subscriptions/new?list_id=1a696c4c84

What We Achieved in Q3

Matilda and Sam are discussing how they got on with their Q3 goals!
Next week is all about GEO - which is a hot topic you don't want to miss out on.
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/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 Challenges We Face

Matilda and Sam take on a brand new challenge week!
Next week is the Q3 review... tune in to find out how the last quarter has gone for them. 
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/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 
Joanna Penn: Successful Self-Publishing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F66QLTL9/
Trello: trello.com
Scribeshadow: https://app.scribeshadow.com/
 

What Retreats Do For Writers

Matilda and Sam went on a writing retreat! Tune in to hear all about it!
Next week is a brand new challenge week - what are they tackling? You'll have to come back 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 - 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/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 
Prowriting Aid’s new NaNo: https://prowritingaid.com/novel-november

What Authors Need to Quit

Matilda and Sam might need to finally stop...
Tune in next week to hear all about the writing retreat they're going on!
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/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 
Goodreads Giveaway: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show_create_options?ref=giv_creategiv 

What It Means to Launch Big on a Small Scale

Matilda and Sam discuss Sam's recent book launch.
Next week, they'll be opening up about what's not paying off for them, literally!
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/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 Black Herron podcast episode: https://rebelauthorpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-black-herron-episode-36/
Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op: https://victoryediting.com/services/netgalley-co-op/
LilyLouTay: https://www.tiktok.com/@lilyloutay?lang=en
Savannah Bananas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savannah_Bananas