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S2 Ep 20What Mindset Issues Hold Us Back
Sam and Matilda are opening up about mindset; specifically, what THEY think holds them back! Next week, they'll be revisiting social objects - are you ready to see how they've done with the promises they made? 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://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 Pen & Prosper Podcast: https://penandprosper.substack.com/podcast
S2 Ep 19What To Do Between Launches
Sam and Matilda talk about tasks to do in between launches! Next week they're back with a conversation about what they need to go to therapy for! 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://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
S2 Ep 18What Retains Our Readers
Sam 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 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
S2 Ep 17What Resources Authors Need
Sam 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 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 Mentioned on the show: Otter dictation app: https://otter.ai/ Kate Hall’s business Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katehallbiz Dinosaur PJs: https://chelseapeers.com/products/dinosaur-print-long-pyjama-set-1
S2 Ep 16What We Use Social Media For
Sam 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 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 Mentioned on the show: Otter dictation app: https://otter.ai/ Kate Hall’s business Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katehallbiz Dinosaur PJs: https://chelseapeers.com/products/dinosaur-print-long-pyjama-set-1
S2 Ep 15What Hooks MY Readers
Sam 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 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 Adley Kinsman episode of the Social Media Examiner podcast: https://youtu.be/tcxfKwZwhsA?si=iKGz07L7KAjIaXoW
S2 Ep 14What We Do That AI Can't
Sam 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 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 Sam’s new website business: https://www.instagram.com/bookhousecreative/ Audacious by Mark Schaefer: https://www.amazon.com/Audacious-How-Humans-Marketing-World-ebook/dp/B0DTNCH18Y
S2 Ep 13What Audacious Authors Do
Sam 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 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 Sam’s new website business: https://www.instagram.com/bookhousecreative/ Audacious by Mark Schaefer: https://www.amazon.com/Audacious-How-Humans-Marketing-World-ebook/dp/B0DTNCH18Y
S2 Ep 12What We Achieved In Q1
Sam 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 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
S2 Ep 11What We Challenge Ourselves To Do
Sam 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://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 Otter dictation app: https://otter.ai/ Gemini (for tidying up dictation): https://gemini.google.com/ Nicholas Erik’s 5 Day Author’s Marketing Roadmap to 2025: https://nicholaserik.com/products/roadmap/
S2 Ep 10What Switching Genres Shows Us
Sam 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) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a 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 NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google/ Publisher Rocket: https://publisherrocket.com/ The Cozy Mystery Clubhouse Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cozymysteryclubhouse/ Andrew Marr’s The Making of Modern Britain: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003DWC6OA/ Kevin Jackson’s Constellation of Genius: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CPR6GUE/ Nicholas Erik’s Ultimate Guide to Book Marketing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4TTX65X/
S2 Ep 9What Authenticity Does For Branding
Sam 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 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 Buffer - social media scheduler: https://buffer.com/ Kate Hall’s business Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katehallbiz
S2 Ep 8What Sources of Money We Tap
Sam 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 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
S2 Ep 7What Keeps Production Schedules Rolling
Sam 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 Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a 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 4thewords: https://app.4thewords.com/ Word Tracker app: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/word-tracker/id1541495523 Toggl Track app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.toggl.giskard&hl=en_GB
S2 Ep 6What Post Launch Marketing Is and Isn't
Sam 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: @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 Ellie Alexander’s Reality Writes podcast: https://youtu.be/0dEuazQn654?si=_b1S46fp3K5t-Mik Paperfury: https://www.instagram.com/paperfury/?hl=en
S2 Ep 5What Opportunities Money Brings
Sam 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.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 Nicholas Erik’s free Facebook group: https://nicholaserik.com/facebook-ads-crash-course-books/ Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op:https://victoryediting.com/services/netgalley-co-op/
S2 Ep 4What Self Publishers Should Do on a Shoe String
Sam 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: @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 Photopea: https://www.photopea.com/ LibreOffice: https://www.libreoffice.org/
S2 Ep 3What Money Mindset Means For Budgets
Sam 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 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
S2 Ep 2What Financial Plans Should Look Like
Sam 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.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 Merchjar: https://merchjar.com/ Author Helper Suite: https://theauthorhelper.com/ ScribeCount: https://scribecount.com/ Helen Golden: https://www.facebook.com/helengoldenauthor
S2 Ep 1What A Real Life Act Two Means
Sam 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: @matildaswiftauthor Website: 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 How to Launch a Successful Series by Helen B Scheuerer: https://www.amazon.com/How-Launch-Successful-Survival-Authors-ebook/dp/B0CJX1S4JS/ Indie Authors Club money episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyyDAsmuErQ EB White reading Charlotte’s Web: https://soundcloud.com/penguin-audio/charlottes-web-by-e-b-white
Ep 52When We Review 2024
Sam 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 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: 4thewords: https://app.4thewords.com/ Becca’s Quitcast episode on Writing to Market: https://quitcast.podbean.com/e/question-the-premise-write-to-market/ Other 2024 wrap up / 2025 planning podcast episodes we loved The Creative Penn: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2024/12/30/review-of-my-2024-creative-and-business-goals-with-joanna-penn/ SPA Girls: https://www.selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/spa-girls-podcast-ep481-new-year-planning/ The Black Heron: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEfXBrEcavE
S1 Ep 51When Debt Doubts are Discussed
Enjoy 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://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: 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: Write to Riches by Renee Rose (also check out her Author Abundance Central group on Facebook): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RW43WWS/ We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rogers (she also has a podcast called Hello Seven): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BYYMZG3/ Martin Lewis: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/
ENCORE: When Butter Makes Things Better
bonusHappy 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! ---- 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/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: 7 Figure Fiction by T. Taylor: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59014783 Universal Fantasy Discussion Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7figurefiction/?ref=share Universal Fantasy Substack: https://7figurefiction.substack.com/ GoOnWrite book cover designer extraordinaire: http://goonwrite.com/
S1 Ep 50When We Find The Secret To Luck
Samantha 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 Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: 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: Ink and Magic podcast - Masterminds episode: https://www.inkandmagic.net/e/ep-38-masterminds/ Two Authors podcast - Becca Syme episode: https://thetwoauthorschatshow.podbean.com/e/embracing-our-strengths with-becca-syme/ SPA Girls podcast - How Long to Make $1k episode: https://www.selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/spa-girls-podcast-ep456-how-long-to-make-1k/ Wish I’d Known Then for Writers podcast: Matilda Swift’s episode: https://wishidknownforwriters.com/249-2/
S1 Ep 49When We Hack Our Author Hang Ups
Samantha 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 MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: 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: Pickled Walnuts: https://www.bennettopie.com/products/opies-pickled-walnuts
S1 Ep 48When We Spy Other Authors
In 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 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: Publishing Rodeo episode with Chuck Tingle: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e44-more-than-the-text-of-our-book-ft-greatest/id1670458274?i=1000678556726 How to Launch a Successful Series by Helen B Scheuerer: https://www.amazon.com/How-Launch-Successful-Survival-Authors-ebook/dp/B0CJX1S4JS/
S1 Ep 47When We Read Our Reviews
In 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 Website: 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: NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google/
S1 Ep 46When We Dig Into Ads Strategies
In 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 of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: 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: Help! My Facebook Ads Suck by Mal and Jill Cooper: https://www.amazon.com/Help-Facebook-Ads-Suck-Marketing-ebook/dp/B0C5RWPTL4/
S1 Ep 45When We Get Results
In 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 Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: 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: Help! My Facebook Ads Suck by Mal and Jill Cooper: https://www.amazon.com/Help-Facebook-Ads-Suck-Marketing-ebook/dp/B0C5RWPTL4/ Bookbub Ads Expert by David Gaughran: https://www.amazon.com/BookBub-Ads-Expert-Marketing-Publishing-ebook/dp/B07P57V38D/
S1 Ep 44When We Suck at Selling Ourselves
In 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 (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: 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: Nothing this week - but check out previous episodes for helpful links.
S1 Ep 43When We Put Our Money Where Our Mouths Are
In 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/4HecH3a MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: 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: Nothing this week - but check out previous episodes for helpful links.
S1 Ep 42When We Uncover Our Obstacles
In 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/3QHym3m Most recent book: Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: 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: Nothing this week - but check out previous episodes for helpful links.
S1 Ep 41When We Research Resistance
In 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/4HecH3a MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: 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: Wish I’d Known Then for Writers: Capitalizing on Trends While Staying True to Genre Expectations with Lynn Morrison and Anne Radcliffe: https://youtu.be/RBOkZWyO8D0?si=k12uS70eT21KJwO7 Alan Garner (who looks nothing life Sam): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Garner
S1 Ep 40When Actions Can't Be Excused
In 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: Heart of the Wolf (Moons & Magic Book 2) https://amzn.eu/d/4HecH3a MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: 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: 4thewords: https://app.4thewords.com/ OhWrite: https://ohwrite.co/ Write or Die: https://writeordie.com/ Gretchen Ruben’s Four Tendencies Quiz: https://gretchenrubin.com/quiz/the-four-tendencies-quiz/ Indie Authors Ascending Discord: https://discord.gg/dye7mPtC Wordtracker app: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/word-tracker/id1541495523
S1 Ep 39When 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 MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: 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: Nothing this week but don't forget to subscribe, tell all your friends, leave a review and follow us on social media!
S1 Ep 38When 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 MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: 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: Nothing this week but don't forget to subscribe, tell all your friends, leave a review and follow us on social media!
S1 Ep 37When 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/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/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: Chill and Prosper by Denise Duffield-Thomas: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FPGG9W5/ Money Archetype Quiz: https://www.denisedt.com/chill Indie Authors Ascending Discord: https://discord.gg/dye7mPtC The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0061735361/ The Genius Zone by Gay Hendricks: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S7L6FV2/ Write to Riches by Renee Rose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RW43WWS/
S1 Ep 36When 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/fVXwW3j MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: 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: Becca Syme’s Quitcast Episode 5.1 QTP You Should Do All The Things: https://betterfasteracademy.com/quitcast5-10/ Reality Writes Podcast: https://elliealexander.co/blog/catch-up-on-episodes-of-our-reality-writes-podcast I’m Just a Baby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNZrIgppe6o
S1 Ep 35When 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 MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: 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: Christa Bakker: https://christabakker.com/ Christa’s Cluesletter interview: https://www.manonwogahn.com/author-interview-christa-bakker/ Jira: https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira
S1 Ep 34When 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 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: Jane Friedman’s Self-Publishing Checklist: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HNfIPRP7wKfGcvbAvfssuCMFo4pysdWlyI7RNB9JFQM/edit?gid=0#gid=0 Jira: https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira
S1 Ep 33When 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.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: SPA Girls Podcast - Episode 460 How to Get Reviews and Find ARC Readers: https://www.selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/spa-girls-podcast-ep460-how-to-get-reviews-and-find-arc-readers/
S1 Ep 32When 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 Website: 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: The Cozy Mystery Clubhouse Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cozymysteryclubhouse/ Jen Booker and Gwen Taylor’s Mia Watson Cruise Ship Mysteries: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCLT25F5
S1 Ep 31When 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 MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: 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: GoOnWrite book cover designer extraordinaire: http://goonwrite.com/ Become a Fearless Writer by Nina Harrington: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071R9X1JG/
S1 Ep 30When 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 (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: 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: Nothing this week but don't forget to check out the previous episodes!
S1 Ep 29When 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/d/fVXwW3j MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: 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: Nothing this week but don't forget to check out the previous episodes!
S1 Ep 28When 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 Wild (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: 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: Write to Riches by Renee Rose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RW43WWS/ The Creative Penn podcast episode featuring Rachel Herron: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2024/04/08/facing-fears-in-writing-and-life-with-rachael-herron/ Reality Writes podcast episode from Ellie Alexander, episode on marketing tactics: https://elliealexander.co/blog/reality-writes-podcast-ep-01-02-will-it-stick
S1 Ep 27When 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/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: Train journey sprint video: https://youtu.be/NF4qYm3U6Q4?si=Ydsit_OEPiwfqmk5
S1 Ep 26When 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 (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: 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: Nothing this week - check back next week (or check out previous episodes) for some handy links to helpful resources!
S1 Ep 25When 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 (Moons & Magic Book 1) https://amzn.eu/d/fVXwW3j MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: 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: Writing and Marketing Systems by Elana Johnson: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B4MN9BJ/
S1 Ep 24When 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 Website: 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: Write to Riches by Renee Rose (also check out her Author Abundance Central group on Facebook): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RW43WWS/ Becca Syme: https://betterfasteracademy.com/