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Pen to Paycheck Authors

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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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64:25

How to Relaunch a Series

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2026/02/18

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: @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:

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54:15

How to Plan for the Long and Short Term

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2026/02/11

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: @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:

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56:37

How to Build Reader Connections

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2026/02/05

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: @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:

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54:12

How To Build Author Connections

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2026/01/28

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: @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

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60:14

How We Finally Fixed Our Mindsets

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2026/01/21

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: @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:

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55:06

How We Set Money Goals

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2026/01/14

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: @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

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55:02

What Crises We Plan For

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2026/01/07

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: @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:

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51:40

What We Did In Q4

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2025/12/31

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: @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:

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59:29

What Challenges Set up Success

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2025/12/24

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 -

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63:10

What Our Act Three Will Be

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2025/12/17

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

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57:17

What We've Learned From 100 Episodes

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2025/12/10

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

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54:49

What Market Research We Do and How

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2025/12/03

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:

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57:19

What Craft Improvements Are For

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2025/11/26

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:

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55:21

What Successful New Series Look Like

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2025/11/19

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

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53:29

What Translating Really Takes

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2025/11/12

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:

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55:30

What Makes Successful Year Plans

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2025/11/05

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

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49:13

What Strategies Lead to Success

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2025/10/29

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

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51:01

What Tactics Make Money

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2025/10/22

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

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50:41

What Future Proofing We’re Doing with GEO

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2025/10/15

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:

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44:54

What We Achieved in Q3

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2025/10/08

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:

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