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/
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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/
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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/
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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
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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
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