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
Episodes
Samantha and Matilda are talking through allll the options for reaching readers, searching for the ones that suit their skills.
Next week, Matilda and Sam are reviewing Q2!
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Join us for more mastery through missteps…en masse. Yes, we’ve got a DISCORD, and you’re invited: ...
Samantha and Matilda are back from SPS Live 2026, and they’re sharing all the details of how it helped.
Next week, Matilda and Sam are talking about alternatives to ads - how else can they get their books out there?
Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and a slice of cake if you’re feeling generous): https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast/
Join us for more mastery through missteps…en masse. Yes, we&r...
Samantha and Matilda are walking you through their most recent Mastermind Day, sharing all the inside details on what they discuss, so you can set up your own sessions with writing peers.
Next week, Matilda and Sam are sharing what they learned at SPS Live 2026.
Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and a slice of cake if you’re feeling generous): https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast/
Samantha and Matilda aren’t just reading resources and hoping they sink in. They’re figuring out how to get the best out of tools and sharing the results with you. This week, they’ve read Claire Taylor’s Reclaim Your Author Career, and they’re talking through what they can take away.
Next week, Matilda and Sam are pulling back the curtain on their mastermind partnership and sharing all the details of w...
Samantha and Matilda are looking back on their first month of building up our community, sharing what works and why.
Next week, Matilda and Sam are reading Claire Taylor’s Reclaim Your Author Career and practising action points from the business books they read.
Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and a slice of cake if you’re feeling generous): https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast/
Samantha and Matilda are rewriting books…or are they? They talk through the reasons to publish new versions of old books and share their experiences with the process. Then they make some big decisions about what to do next.
Next week, Matilda and Sam are reflecting on their community building experience so far.
Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and a slice of cake if you’re feeling generous): https://ko-fi.com...
Samantha and Matilda have written good books…so why don’t they sell? Are they somehow also bad?
Next week, Matilda and Sam are talking about when and how to rewrite published books.
Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and a slice of cake if you’re feeling generous): https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast/
Join us for more mastery through missteps…en masse. Yes, we’ve got a DISCORD, and ...
Samantha and Matilda are sharing their insights into coworking - how to set it up and how it supercharges your writing time!
Next week, Matilda and Sam are pushing themselves to level up by critiquing each others’ book 1s. They’ll be looking at everything from the cover to the contents, and comparing these to comps. Fingers crossed this doesn’t end in tears.
This week, Matilda and Sam are talking about CRAFT, and how they plan on improving theirs.
Next week, tune in to chat about co-working, both on and offline.
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 - ht...
This week, Sam and Matilda are talking about community and The Epiphany Engine!!
Next week, they're back to discuss craft.
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&...
This week, it's all about launch plans for upcoming releases!
Next week, Matilda and Sam are revealing the big news!! The Epiphany Engine! Don't miss out - tune in next week for more...
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...
This week, Matilda is in Seville, and she won't let us forget it!
Next week, Sam and Matilda will be rehashing their launch plans.
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-M...
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 Moo...
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/Th...
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 ...
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) M...
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 ...
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 Doo...
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.c...
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/T...
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