How Our Genre Networks Grow

Samantha and Matilda are reaching out to authors and readers in new genres…yes, it feels uncomfortable, but they’re doing it anyway!

Next week, Matilda and Sam start a mini-series on craft, sharing what they’ve been focused on and their favourite resources.

Support the podcast by buying us a coffee (and a slice of cake if you’re feeling generous): https://ko-fi.com/pentopaycheckauthorspodcast/

Join us for more mastery through missteps…en masse. Yes, we’ve got a DISCORD, and you’re invited: https://discord.gg/w7BjxmeXfF

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: Star Crossed Curses - https://books2read.com/Star-crossed-curses (Deighton Academy Book 2)

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/TheTamingOfTheStew (book #7 of The Parchment Paper Mysteries)

Mentioned on the show:

Terry Pratchett: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Pratchett Matt Dinniman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Dinniman Hearthcon: https://www.lazydragonbooks.com/hearthcon-2026 Crystal Johnson’s Marketing Q&A: https://www.patreon.com/crystaljohnston/posts/august-be-sure-q-165662796 Nathan C Ashford’s threads account: https://www.threads.com/@nathancashford

Other podcasts you can hear us on:

Self Publishing Insiders (with Draft to Digital)

• Episode 274: Mastery Through Missteps: Demystifying the Quit the Day Job Dream

Ink in Your Veins (with Rachael Herron)

• Episode 552: On Being Precious About Nothing

Wish I’d Known Then for Writers (with Sara Rosett and Jami Albright)

• Episode 254: From Mastermind to Discord: The Power of Community with Samantha Cummings
• Episode 249: Matilda Swift on Overcoming Self-Doubt and Innovative Reader Magnets