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This week, Matilda and Sam have major epiphanies about BIGGER and BETTER... Next week, Matilda is recapping the Seville author conference. Let's hope she brings the sunshine with her!  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @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/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  CeCe Lyra’s courses: https://learn-with-cece.thinkific.com/ OLD version of CeCe Lyra’s Hacking Writing on a Line Level course (not currently available): https://cecilialyra.com/courses/ Draft2Digital’s Self Publishing Insiders Podcast: https://www.draft2digital.com/blog/category/self-publishing-insiders-podcast/ Revenge: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Revenge_(TV_series)

Settle in, it's the Q1 review - how have Sam and Matilda done so far in 2026?  Next week, they'll be planning how to get bigger and better!! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @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/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Ines Johnson’s substack: https://ineswrites.substack.com/ Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZZCSYXJ/ The Housemaid by Freida McFadden: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TWSRMCB/ Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BKGYQXW/ Florence Given - The Good Girl Wound: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=32uLLwtiiVueXQao&v=x6yc9imZcaQ&feature=youtu.be

This week, Matilda takes the reins as she TELLS ALL on her time at the Ireland Indie Conference.  Next week, it's the Q1 review!  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com  Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Indie Network Ireland conference: https://www.indienetworkevents.com/events/indie-network-in-ireland-2027

Matilda and Sam tackle CHALLENGE WEEK! Next week, they'll be chatting about the Ireland Publishing Show. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com  Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  The Fairy Plotmother: https://www.fairyplotmother.me/ Ink in Your Veins (WE’RE IN THIS ONE!): http://www.howdoyouwrite.net/episodes/552 Dear Writer, You Still Need to Quit by Becca Syme: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beccasyme/dear-writer-you-still-need-to-quit Scribeshadow: https://app.scribeshadow.com/ Mailerlite: https://www.mailerlite.com/ Mailchimp: mailchimp.com/ Squarespace: www.squarespace.com Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/

Matilda and Sam are discussing BIG future plans today! Next week is everyone's fave - CHALLENGE WEEK! Don't forget to pick your own challenge to tackle, and join us in our misery...  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @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/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Pascify reader event: https://pascify.com/ David Gaughran’s Facebook Ads for Authors [2026] Ad Creation Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYacxyQJPxM

Sam and Matilda have been running ads... but both VERY differently!  Next week it's all about BIG future plans - what do they have up their sleeves? You'll have to tune in to find out! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @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/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Author Ads & Marketing Mastery with Melissa Storm Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/authorads Novel Publicity’s Facebook ads management: https://www.novelpublicity.com/facebook/ David Gaughran’s Facebook Ads for Authors [2026] Ad Creation Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYacxyQJPxM

Sam and Matilda ran their first ever online 'retreat', wanna know how it went? Tune in next week to hear all about their recent experience with running Facebook ads. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @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/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Tim Ferriss’s Fear Setting: https://tim.blog/2017/05/15/fear-setting/ Millionaire Author Mastermind group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/millionaireauthormastermind/ VE Schwab’s podcast episode with Kennedy Ryan: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5dhzfyDSCWKwrqfcmdtqzy

Sam and Matilda break down series relaunches!  In next week's episode, your two fave podcast hosts are going to share how their online writing retreat went! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com  Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Bookbub’s New Release for Less: https://www.bookbub.com/partners/new_releases_for_less Novel Publicity’s Facebook ads management: https://www.novelpublicity.com/facebook/

Sam and Matilda discuss how they are planning for short and long-term success.  In next week's episode, they are digging into relaunching book series.  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com  Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  How to Create a Social Media Signature Series & Style by Kayleigh: https://youtu.be/AiL3v2x4aLQ?si=SXNm4D_3a91Q5Yzs Florence Given: https://www.youtube.com/@theflorencegivenshow Why You Should Disappoint Your Fans by Becca Syme: https://youtu.be/mtc5qSXBByU?si=hGuy-DqJIOrrAGLu

Sam and Matilda are making MORE connections... with readers!  In next week's episode, they will be discussing short-term vs long-term business goals. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com  Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Kevin Kelly’s 1000 True Fans: https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/ Superfans by Pat Flynn: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Superfans-Capture-Attention-Community-Following-ebook/dp/B09LRRQ1XF/ Vlogbrothers (John and Hank Green): https://www.youtube.com/vlogbrothers

Sam and Matilda are making author connections!  In next week's episode, it's all about making MORE connections... with readers! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com  Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/MuchAdoAboutStuffing  (book #6 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  SPS Live: https://www.learnselfpublishing.com/spslive The Cozy Mystery Clubhouse Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cozymysteryclubhouse/ Seville’s Global Publishing Summit: https://www.lantia.com/en/gps Ireland’s Publishing Show: https://www.indienetworkevents.com/general-8

Sam and Matilda have finally made mindset progress!  In next week's episode, they'll be talking about the importance of writing community.  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild   (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door  (Deighton Academy Book 1)  MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com  Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand  (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie  (book #4 of The Parchment Paper 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 and Matilda welcome in season 3... and more money? Next week, grab your emotional support notepad, we're talking MINDSET! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Denise Duffield Thomas’s Money goals workbook: https://www.denisedt.com/jan 

Sam and Matilda plan for problems... but do they need to? Next week, they’re talking about money goals for 2026! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Ebb and Flow by Tiffany Francis-Baker: https://www.amazon.com/Ebb-Flow-Guide-Seasonal-Living/dp/1399405748/

Sam and Matilda get honest about their last quarter review. Next week, they’re talking about setting up contingency plans as they head into the new year!  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com  Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF  Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Novel Publicity’s Manuscript to Marketing report: https://www.novelpublicity.com/m2m/ Canva: https://www.canva.com/ Chocolate wine recipe: https://www.tastinghistory.com/recipes/chocolatewine Seville’s Global Publishing Summit: https://www.lantia.com/en/gps

Sam and Matilda tackled some pretty BIG challenges this week... Next week, your fave podcast hosts are going to review their Q4's - so make sure to tune in to see how the last few months have gone for them, and if you're reading this, have a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) 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/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Novel Publicity’s Manuscript to Marketing report: https://www.novelpublicity.com/m2m/

Sam and Matilda have predictions, and potential pitfalls, of the upcoming ACT 3!! Next week, it's challenge weeeeeek! Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  ASMR tarot: https://www.youtube.com/@ediyasmr Sacha Black’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sachablackauthor Novel Publicity’s Manuscript to Marketing report: https://www.novelpublicity.com/m2m/

Sam and Matilda have officially hit episode 100!! Next week, they'll be talking about the exciting 3rd Act!  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @matildaswiftauthor Website: www.MatildaSwift.com Book to start with: https://books2read.com/TheSlayoftheLand (book #1 of The Heathervale Mysteries) Most recent book: https://books2read.com/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  S01E04: When money means mayhem: https://www.pentopaycheckauthors.com/episodes/s01e04-when-money-means-mayhem S01E06: When niches get riches: https://www.pentopaycheckauthors.com/episodes/s01e06-when-niches-get-riches S01E13: When Q1 is reviewed: https://www.pentopaycheckauthors.com/episodes/s01e13-when-q1-is-reviewed S01E18: When books are soda cans: https://www.pentopaycheckauthors.com/episodes/s01e18-when-books-are-soda-cans S01E20: When buyers become fans: https://www.pentopaycheckauthors.com/episodes/s01e20-when-buyers-become-fans S01E23: When routines become the dream: https://www.pentopaycheckauthors.com/episodes/s01e23-when-routines-become-the-dream Betty’s: https://www.bettys.co.uk/ The Railway Children: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvG0V-M_8wU The Genius Zone by Gay Hendricks: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S7L6FV2/

Sam and Matilda are preparing for new series! If you can believe it, next week marks the 100th episode of the podcast. Tune in to reminisce on the good... and the cringe!  Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @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/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Dark Academia course: https://www.autocrit.com/ink-and-ivory-a-dark-academia-masterclass/ The Anatomy of a Bestseller by Sacha Black: https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Best-Seller-Deconstruct-Yourself-ebook/dp/B0B7KRD1JG/ Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes: https://www.amazon.com/Romancing-Beat-Structure-Romance-Kissing/dp/1530838614/ Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes: https://www.amazon.com/Raised-Wolves-Jennifer-Barnes-Collection/dp/0608710490/

Matilda and Sam want to get better... but at what cost?  Drop in next week when your fave podcast hosts discuss the steps they take to research a new series or project. Where to find Sam and Matilda: SAM IG: @sammowrimo Website: www.samantha-cummings.com Book to start with: Curse of the Wild - https://books2read.com/curseofthewild  (Moons & Magic Book 1) Most recent book: The Moon Is a Door - https://books2read.com/The-Moon-Is-A-Door (Deighton Academy Book 1) MATILDA IG: @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/TheCatcherInThePie (book #4 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)   Mentioned on the show: JOIN THE PEN TO PAYCHECK DISCORD: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast  Broadchurch: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broadchurch A Very Jonas Christmas Movie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Very_Jonas_Christmas_Movie Buffy the Vampire Slayer novels: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Buffy_the_Vampire_Slayer_novels Snowpiercer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowpierce Substack article - 7 Books That Will Make You a Better Writer (And Why): https://ninjawriters.substack.com/p/7-books-that-will-make-you-a-better Jennifer Lynn Barnes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Lynn_Barnes 7 Figure Fiction by T. Taylor: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59014783