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Pen to Paycheck Authors

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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60:40

How We’ll Get Bigger and Better

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2026/04/08

This week, Matilda and Sam have major epiphanies about BIGGER and BETTER...Next week, Matilda is recapping the Seville author conference. Let's hope she brings the sunshine with her! 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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55:29

How We’ve Grown in Q1

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2026/04/01

Settle in, it's the Q1 review - how have Sam and Matilda done so far in 2026? Next week, they'll be planning how to get bigger and better!! 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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52:28

How Ireland’s Indie Conference Changed Us

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2026/03/25

This week, Matilda takes the reins as she TELLS ALL on her time at the Ireland Indie Conference. 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 - 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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58:32

How We Face Challenges

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2026/03/18

Matilda and Sam tackle CHALLENGE WEEK!Next week, they'll be chatting about the Ireland Publishing Show. 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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60:34

How We Plan Long Term

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2026/03/11

Matilda and Sam are discussing BIG future plans today!Next week is everyone's fave - CHALLENGE WEEK! Don't forget to pick your own challenge to tackle, and join us in our misery... 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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59:27

How New Ad Strategies Are Working for Us

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2026/03/04

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: @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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49:55

How Working Together is the Secret to Success

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2026/02/25

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: @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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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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