Pen to Paycheck Authors

Sam and Matilda have been running ads... but both VERY differently! 
Next week it's all about BIG future plans - what do they have up their sleeves? You'll have to tune in to find out!
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.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries)Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 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 Ads & Marketing Mastery with Melissa Storm Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/authorads
Novel Publicity’s Facebook ads management: https://www.novelpublicity.com/facebook/
David Gaughran’s Facebook Ads for Authors [2026] Ad Creation Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYacxyQJPxM

Sam and Matilda ran their first ever online 'retreat', wanna know how it went?
Tune in next week to hear all about their recent experience with running Facebook ads.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.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries)Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 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 
Tim Ferriss’s Fear Setting: https://tim.blog/2017/05/15/fear-setting/
Millionaire Author Mastermind group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/millionaireauthormastermind/
VE Schwab’s podcast episode with Kennedy Ryan: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dhzfyDSCWKwrqfcmdtqzy

Sam and Matilda break down series relaunches! 
In next week's episode, your two fave podcast hosts are going to share how their online writing retreat went!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.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries)Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 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 
Bookbub’s New Release for Less: https://www.bookbub.com/partners/new_releases_for_less
Novel Publicity’s Facebook ads management: https://www.novelpublicity.com/facebook/

Sam and Matilda discuss how they are planning for short and long-term success. 
In next week's episode, they are digging into relaunching book series. 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.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries)Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 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 
How to Create a Social Media Signature Series & Style by Kayleigh: https://youtu.be/AiL3v2x4aLQ?si=SXNm4D_3a91Q5Yzs
Florence Given: https://www.youtube.com/@theflorencegivenshow
Why You Should Disappoint Your Fans by Becca Syme: https://youtu.be/mtc5qSXBByU?si=hGuy-DqJIOrrAGLu

Sam and Matilda are making MORE connections... with readers! 
In next week's episode, they will be discussing short-term vs long-term business goals.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.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries)Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 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 
Kevin Kelly’s 1000 True Fans: https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/
Superfans by Pat Flynn: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Superfans-Capture-Attention-Community-Following-ebook/dp/B09LRRQ1XF/
Vlogbrothers (John and Hank Green): https://www.youtube.com/vlogbrothers

Sam and Matilda are making author connections! 
In next week's episode, it's all about making MORE connections... with readers!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.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries)Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 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 
SPS Live: https://www.learnselfpublishing.com/spslive
The Cozy Mystery Clubhouse Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cozymysteryclubhouse/
Seville’s Global Publishing Summit: https://www.lantia.com/en/gps
Ireland’s Publishing Show: https://www.indienetworkevents.com/general-8

Sam and Matilda have finally made mindset progress! 
In next week's episode, they'll be talking about the importance of writing community. 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.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 

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 

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/

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