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What Our Secret Guest Reveals

Matilda and Sam welcome a VERY special guest in this week's episode!
Next week, your favourite podcast hosts are discussing Sam's recent book launch! 
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 Childfree Guide to Life and Money by Jay Zigmont: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1728297346/
The Childfree Wealth Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/childfree-wealth/id1637482639

What Writing Routines We Need

Matilda and Sam take a break from their usual routines to try out something different.
Next week brings a surprise guest... Tune in to find out who we'll be chatting to.
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:
The Moon Is a Door - https://amzn.to/4lyQErX 
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 
4thewords: https://app.4thewords.com/

What We AREN'T Doing

Matilda and Sam can't do it all... so what are they avoiding?
Tune in next week when they'll reassess their writing routines.
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:
The Moon Is a Door - https://amzn.to/4lyQErX 
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 
Scribeshadow: https://app.scribeshadow.com/
Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/

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/

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

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/

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/

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/

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

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