Shows
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhat Retains Our ReadersSam and Matilda chat about ways they can retain reader interest!
Next week they'll be talking about what they can do in between launches.
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:
Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: www.MatildaSwift.com
Book...2025-05-1453 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhat Resources Authors NeedSam and Matilda are back with another look at the resources they're still using, and new ones they love!
Next week they'll be back to talk about how they could retain reader interest in between publications.
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:
Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a
M...2025-05-0759 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhat We Use Social Media ForSam and Matilda are back, discussing the merits and pitfalls of social media; from paid, to organic!
Tune in next week as they reassess their resources.
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:
Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: www.MatildaSwift.com
2025-05-0151 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhat Hooks MY ReadersSam and Matilda are figuring out the best bait to hook readers…
Next week, they will be taking sides as a discuss the merits (and pitfalls) of paid and organic social media.
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:
Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
2025-04-2357 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhat We Do That AI Can'tSam and Matilda have a secret weapon against AI... and it's wrapped up in their own narrative!
Next week, tune in to get HOOKED!
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:
Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: www.MatildaSwift.com
Book...2025-04-1654 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhat Audacious Authors DoSam and Matilda getting TOTALLY audacious in their approach to publishing... and life!
Next week, they will be opening up about their author narratives.
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:
Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: www.MatildaSwift.com
Book...2025-04-091h 00
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhat We Achieved In Q1Sam and Matilda are breaking down their Q1 wins, and making plans for Q2!
Next week is all about being totally AUDACIOUS...
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:
Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: www.MatildaSwift.com
Book to star...2025-04-0253 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhat We Challenge Ourselves To DoSam and Matilda accepted a challenge to finally face what they'd been putting off.
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 (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/3QHym3m
Most recent book:
Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: www.MatildaSwift.com
Book to start with: https...2025-03-2654 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhat Switching Genres Shows UsSam and Matilda are discussing what they'd do if they switched genres.
Next week, they will each be facing a challenge they've been putting off for a while. For Matilda, it will be drafting with dictation. For Sam, it's all about character art!
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:
Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) htt...2025-03-191h 04
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhat Authenticity Does For BrandingSam and Matilda get specific with social media, and how branding can make all the difference.
Next week on the podcast is all about switching genres...
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:
Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: www.MatildaSwift.com
2025-03-121h 03
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhat Sources of Money We TapSam and Matilda are drilling down into income diversification once more!
Next week they will be talking about branding and everyone's favourite topic... social media!
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:
Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: www.MatildaSwift.com
Boo...2025-03-0549 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhat Keeps Production Schedules RollingSam and Matilda dig into their attempts at time management, and how rolling schedules work, or don't work, for them.
Next week is all about income diversification - how do you expand your income opportunities, without adding a ton more work to your plate?
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:
Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Bo...2025-02-261h 01
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhat Post Launch Marketing Is and Isn'tSam and Matilda chat about what post launch marketing is, and what it isn't!
Next week is all about time management and how rolling schedules for projects work, or don't work, for them.
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:
Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a
MATILDA IG: @mati...2025-02-191h 01
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhat Opportunities Money BringsSam and Matilda dream big and reveal what they'd spend their money on, if they had bigger budgets!
Next week, tune as they chat about post book launch marketing.
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:
Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: www...2025-02-1243 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhat Self Publishers Should Do on a Shoe StringSam and Matilda discuss the best ways to self publish on a shoestring budget!
Next week they will flip the script, as they explore what they'd do if they had much bigger budgets!!!
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:
Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a
MATILDA IG: @mati...2025-02-0555 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhat Money Mindset Means For BudgetsSam and Matilda are talking production and marketing budgets this week!
Next week they will be discussing the best ways to spend little to no money, whilst still progressing with indie publishing.
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:
Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor...2025-01-2953 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhat Financial Plans Should Look LikeSam and Matilda chat with indie cozy mystery writer, Helen Golden, about financial plans!
Next week we'll be delving into our budgets for production and marketing.
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:
Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: www.MatildaSwift.com2025-01-221h 04
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhat A Real Life Act Two MeansSam and Matilda welcome you to act two of the podcast with this in-person recording! Let's chat 2025!
Tune in next week where we will be chatting to a guest about money, and financial plans!
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:
Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a
MATILDA IG...2025-01-1556 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen We Review 2024Sam and Matilda are looking back over 2024 and talking about what they learned, how they've grown, and what they hope for 2025!
Tune in next week when we start Act 2...
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: Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: MatildaSwift.com
2025-01-0853 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Debt Doubts are DiscussedEnjoy this banked episode from earlier in 2024, where Samantha and Matilda talked about their money mindset!
Happy New Year to all - tune in next week for the Q4/2024 wrap up, where Sam and Matilda will recap their working years... what a wild ride!
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: Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://am...2025-01-0144 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsENCORE: When Butter Makes Things BetterHappy Christmas to all! To celebrate the day we're gifting you with a repost of one of our favourite episodes of the year: When Butter Makes Things Better (the universal truth we can all agree on).
Enjoy the episode and enjoy whatever the day brings for you!
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Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild...2024-12-251h 03
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen We Find The Secret To LuckSamantha and Matilda lean into luck, preparation, and opportunity in their new series on How to Believe in Yourself.
Next week Sam and Matilda take a well earned break over Christmas - not to leave you longing, you can listen to a banked episode all about money! Everyone's favourite subject!!
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: Heart of the...2024-12-1850 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen We Hack Our Author Hang UpsSamantha and Matilda lean into hyping themselves up... using some incredibly creative methods!
Next week, Sam and Matilda will start a new series on How to Believe in Yourself with an episode on luck, preparation and opportunity.
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: Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a
MA...2024-12-1148 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen We Spy Other AuthorsIn this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda talk about connecting with other authors.
Next week, Sam and Matilda are going to learn how to hype themselves up!!
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: Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: MatildaSwift.com
Boo...2024-12-0452 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen We Read Our ReviewsIn this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda get honest about reading reviews!
Next week, Sam and Matilda are getting social as they talk about other authors and making those important connections.
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: Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
Websit...2024-11-2753 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen We Dig Into Ads StrategiesIn this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda talk about ads - the decisions they can make before and after running them.. and trusting them!
Next week, Sam and Matilda will be starting a new series! Tune in to find out all about reading reviews... the good, the bad, and the ugly!
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: Heart...2024-11-2049 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen We Get ResultsIn this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda drop back into a discussion about ads as they review their latest attempts, the results, and future actions.
Next week, Sam and Matilda will be trusting themselves... to make all the right decisions and finally set up a plan for future ads.
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: Heart of the W...2024-11-1344 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen We Suck at Selling OurselvesIn this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda figure out how they can be their most authentic self in their messaging.
Next week, Sam and Matilda will be doing the hard work and reading the results of their ads... and trying to figure out the next steps to success...
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: Heart of the Wolf...2024-11-0655 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen We Put Our Money Where Our Mouths AreIn this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda talk about trusting the process, specifically when it comes to ads!
Next week, Sam and Matilda will try to figure out the best way to be authentic to themselves in their messaging.
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: Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a2024-10-3046 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen We Uncover Our ObstaclesIn this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda deep dive into how contingency plans accidentally uncovered some mindset blocks that need to be dealt with!
Next week, Sam and Matilda will be starting a new series called 'Putting our money where our mouth is', and the first episode will be about trusting the process... especially when it comes to ads!
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/3Q...2024-10-2349 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen We Research ResistanceIn this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda talk about R&D as indie authors: the opportunities, the set backs, and the future of their careers.
Next week, Sam and Matilda will talk about contingencies within the self publishing world they're living in!
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: Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d...2024-10-1643 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Actions Can't Be ExcusedIn this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda talk about how they keep themselves accountable; what tactics do they use? What do they want to use in the future?
By next week, Sam and Matilda will share their R&D list... intrigued? You should be! Tune in to hear all about it!
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: Hear...2024-10-0954 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Schedules Are Strengthened
Samantha and Matilda have incredibly different schedules, and they're discussing what works and what doesn't in this week's episode!
Next week Sam and Matilda will talk all about accountability and the tactics they implement to help keep themselves on track.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j
MATIL...2024-10-0258 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Q3 Is Reviewed
Samantha and Matilda are wrapping up their Q3, and delving into what they have planned for the last quarter of the year!
Next week Sam and Matilda will be starting a NEW series about professionalising, with an episode on scheduling.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j
MATI...2024-09-2548 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Income Isn't Coming
Samantha and Matilda discuss income in this week's episode. Where it comes from NOW, and where it could come from in the future.
Next week Sam and Matilda will be wrapping up their Q3 goals - did they tick everything off the list, or have they fallen behind in any of their plans? Tune in next week to see, and don't forget to subscribe!
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B09...2024-09-1856 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Social Media Means Fun
Samantha and Matilda are talking SOCIAL MEDIA plans in today's episode; a topic we can all agree is forever at the forefront of our minds!
Next week Sam and Matilda will be wrapping up the Planning for Success series by talking about Income Plans...
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW...2024-09-1145 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Launches Look Easy
Samantha and Matilda talk to guest Christa Bakker about launch plans - what's worked for them, and what hasn't!
Next week Sam and Matilda will bring their newly created social media plans with them, and dive into everyone's favourite topic... social media marketing!
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j...2024-09-041h 04
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Production Plans Pivot
Samantha and Matilda discuss their publishing production plans!
Next week Sam and Matilda will continue looking at plans, with an episode on launching a book, with a mystery guest!!
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: MatildaSwift.com
Book to sta...2024-08-2856 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen We Need Other Authors
Samantha and Matilda share the best places to find other authors: your anchors in the stormy seas of self publishing!
Next week Sam and Matilda will be looking into creating publishing production plans.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: MatildaSwift.com2024-08-2145 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Cowriting is King
Samantha and Matilda invite their very first guest, Jen Booker, onto the pod to talk about her cozy cowriting journey.
Next week Sam and Matilda will share where they find other authors to talk to!
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
Websi...2024-08-141h 01
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen We Hire Professionals
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda realise they have very different ways of finding and hiring professionals to help in publishing.
Next week Sam and Matilda will be chatting with their VERY FIRST podcast guest, cozy writer Jen Booker.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j
MATIL...2024-08-0747 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Secrets Are Shared
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda spill the tea on their Mastermind meetings - how they started, what they talk about, and more importantly, how to start your own!
Next week Sam and Matilda will break down the other people in their publishing business - from editors to cover creators.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild...2024-07-311h 06
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen We Try But Don’t Succeed
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda open up about things that they've tried that didn't quite work, or at least not in the way they expected...
Next week Sam and Matilda will open up about what goes on behind the scenes in their Mastermind meetings.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu...2024-07-2456 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Day Jobs Teach Us Tricks
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda are taking the positives from their day jobs - discussing what skills they've picked up from the 9-5, and how they utilise them.
Next week Sam and Matilda will be talking about some of the things they've tried and failed at on their self-publishing journey.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the W...2024-07-1752 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Q2 is Reviewed
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda review Q2!!
Next week Sam and Matilda will reveal the day-job skills that help self publishing.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: MatildaSwift.com
Book to start with: https://books2read.com...2024-07-1040 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen We Wish We Had...
In this week’s episode Matilda and Samantha play a little game of 'shoulda, woulda, coulda'. What would they change, or not change, about their publishing journeys so far?
Next week Sam and Matilda will break down their Q2 progress. Did they cross everything off their lists? Tune in to find out!
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild...2024-07-0344 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Setbacks Need Solutions
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda chat about the setbacks they have experienced, and still do... and the best ways to overcome them.
Next week Sam and Matilda will be talking about shoulda, woulda, coulda... if they could go back in time, what would they change about their publishing journeys?
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild...2024-06-2653 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Finances are Frightening
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda open up about their current financial states, and their relationship with money and business.
Next week Sam and Matilda will break down how they bounce back from set backs.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
We...2024-06-1955 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Routines Become the Dream
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda talk about the differences between their writing life dreams... versus REALITY!
By next week Sam and Matilda will have started to review their finances so they can start to make moves towards instructed business decisions.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j
...2024-06-1243 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Processes are Practised
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda FINALLY talk about their writing process... and see how different they really are!
Next week Sam and Matilda will be back on track with the next theme Writing Dreams vs Reality.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j
MATILDA IG: @m...2024-06-0550 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen the Marketing Machine is in Motion
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda try to figure out the best way to keep the wheels in motion with their marketing plans!
Next week Sam and Matilda will take a quick break from the schedule to talk about writing processes!
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j
2024-05-2939 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Buyers Become Fans
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda dig into post sales marketing, and turning 'customers' into valued fans!
Next week Sam and Matilda will cover continuous marketing strategies.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
Website: MatildaSwift.com
Book to start...2024-05-2236 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Comps Collide
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda discuss author comps and how looking at how other authors are succeeding can help with their own blueprint for success!
Next week Sam and Matilda will deep dive into post-sales marketing.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j
MATILDA IG: @m...2024-05-1549 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Books Are Soda Cans
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda explain the meaning of the term 'soda can strategies', and how they implement them.
Next week Sam and Matilda will delve into their comp authors again, this time looking at how they market their books.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j
2024-05-0850 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Blurbs are Buttery
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda discuss blurbs, the difficulties, mistakes, and tips to make them as buttery as possible!
Next week Sam and Matilda will come together to talk about soda can strategies, a term they invented to talk about book selling!
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXw...2024-05-0148 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Quotes Come First
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda are talking about writing quotes and marketable lines before writing the book...
Next week Sam and Matilda are going to be talking about everyone's favourite part of writing a book... writing THE BLURB!
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j
MATILDA...2024-04-2444 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Butter Makes Books Better
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda discuss the gloriously delicious writing tool that is lovingly called BUTTER, but also known as Universal Fantasy.
Next week Sam and Matilda will chat about their writing process and how they feel about writing IN the marketable moments that make books better!
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic...2024-04-171h 03
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen X Meets Y
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda talk about everyone's favourite marketing tactic - X meets Y!
Next week Sam and Matilda will discuss what Butter is and how, when, and how much should be added to the story mix.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j
MATI...2024-04-1045 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Q1 is Reviewed
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda review the first quarter of the year - what they planned to do, what they managed to do, and what is getting kicked into the next few months.
Next week Sam and Matilda will start a new topic: Writing as marketing. The first discussion point will be X meets Y marketing!
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Mos...2024-04-0347 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Rebranding Isn't Relaunching
In this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda discuss rebranding and relaunching. Are they the same thing, or are they different beasts entirely?
By next week, Sam and Matilda will have reviewed the first quarter of the year and come together to talk about their wins, their failures, and what they have planned for the next quarter.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent...2024-03-2745 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Pen Names Are No MoreIn this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda get personal about pen names and personas. Who is using a pen name? Who wishes they weren't? And what does it mean to use an online persona?!
By next week, Sam and Matilda will have given some thought to their plans on any rebranding and relaunching they have on the calendar for this year.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Death...2024-03-2050 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Consistency Conquers AllIn this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda look at how consistency can make or break your branding!
By next week, Sam and Matilda will be discussing pen names vs personas.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
Websit...2024-03-131h 00
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Authors Loom LargeIn this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda take a look at the way other authors use branding across their platforms and books.
By next week, Sam and Matilda will have looked at the importance of branding consistency.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j
M...2024-03-0656 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Branding BitesIn this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda had set out to complete their branding manifestos/bibles, but things didn't go quite to plan...
By next week, Sam and Matilda are going to look at how other authors use branding, and see if that helps them figure out their own branding plans.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of t...2024-02-2843 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Stand Outs StrikeIn this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda try to strike the right balance of standing out, and fitting in when it comes to writing in their specific genres.
By next week, Sam and Matilda will be diving into their author brand identities.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW...2024-02-2139 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Niches Get RichesIn this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda discuss the ever complicated topic of niches. What is a niche, and how does defining it help further your writing career?
By next week, Sam and Matilda will have taken a look at their positioning within the author stratosphere so they can discuss standing out & fitting in.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent...2024-02-1431 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Platforms are PowerIn this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda talk about the platforms that support their writing careers, from creating graphics and book covers, to how they format their books.
By next week, Sam and Matilda will talk about their niches. What niches ARE, and how they plan on drilling down to find success!
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse...2024-02-0757 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Money Means MayhemIn this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda talk about their money mindset!
By next week, Sam and Matilda will have collected information on the platforms they use to self publish, and discuss business plans.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j
MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor
...2024-01-3141 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Facebook Ads Fight BackIn this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda talk about their experience with Facebook ads, what they have already learned from past experience, and what plans they have to gain success in the future.
By next week, Sam and Matilda have deep dived into their money mindset, their spending plans, and the dreaded 'budget'.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book...2024-01-2456 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Marketing is UnmaskedIn this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda break down their own marketing attempts in 2023, and discuss what worked and what didn't, covering what marketing ideas they have for the next 12 months.
By next week, Sam and Matilda will come back together to break down their understanding of Facebook ads; what their experience is with the system, and how they plan on getting results.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathl...2024-01-1746 min
Pen to Paycheck AuthorsWhen Year Plans AttackIn this week’s episode, Samantha and Matilda make their 2024 plans…then remake them to factor in all the different hats self-publishers need to wear.
By next week, Sam and Matilda will have completed a marketing audit to as the first step on their plans for 2024.
Where to find Sam and Matilda:
SAM IG: @sammowrimo
Website: www.samantha-cummings.com
Book to start with: The Deathless - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deathless-Frances-June/dp/B0915V5L6F
Most recent book: Curse of the Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) http...2024-01-1530 min