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When Cowriting is King

14/08/2024 By Matilda Swift

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 […]

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When We Hire Professionals

07/08/2024 By Matilda Swift

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: […]

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When Secrets Are Shared

31/07/2024 By Matilda Swift

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 […]

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When We Try But Don’t Succeed

24/07/2024 By Matilda Swift

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: […]

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When Day Jobs Teach Us Tricks

17/07/2024 By Matilda Swift

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 […]

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When Q2 is Reviewed

10/07/2024 By Matilda Swift

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: […]

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What I imagine Miss Marple thinks. I'm working on What I imagine Miss Marple thinks. I'm working on a book she's not even in, so she doesn't care if I finish my proofread or not!
Are these too gruesome to wear in public? What if Are these too gruesome to wear in public? What if I tell people I'm a crime writer? That will explain things, surely.
I'm obsessed!!! I'm obsessed!!!
Miss Marple seemed very confused by AND THEN THERE Miss Marple seemed very confused by AND THEN THERE WERE SCONES today, but she shouldn't be. She's in the book!
All my favourite things in earring form! The perfe All my favourite things in earring form! The perfect celebration.
I had a big win to celebrate today, and as if by m I had a big win to celebrate today, and as if by magic, this cup was back in stock so I could treat myself with it. Also, to clarify, I'm working for both my cats, even the one who looks a touch malevolent in photos 😂
The road outside my house is closing for 7 weeks. The road outside my house is closing for 7 weeks. I'm looking forward to the peace and the lack of possibility of someone driving into my front door again. But I'll be sad to lose the bus route that takes me to Haworth, my favourite local village! It's especially lovely in summer, as you can see in these photos.
Even Miss Marple is unconvinced. I think Madame Po Even Miss Marple is unconvinced. I think Madame Poirot should stick to being in my cozy mysteries rather than writing them...
How's a person expected to write when there's this How's a person expected to write when there's this sort of cuteness around? Since Miss Marple is in my books, maybe we can call this research.
This canal in my village is always beautiful, but This canal in my village is always beautiful, but when the summer blooms are out, there's no beating it!
I'm back from my writing retreat! I took a little I'm back from my writing retreat! I took a little social media break while I was recovering from the incredible, intensely wonderful trip. But now I'm back, and I'm sharing some of my favourite memories of the week.
The next book in the Parchment Paper Mysteries is The next book in the Parchment Paper Mysteries is on the way! This prequel is out June 11th and it features a gorgeous country house, a bouncy English sheepdog and trouble at a baking contest!
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This is the perfect summertime mystery - get ready for this cute, cozy novella.
It's been windy today so forgive the hair - here's It's been windy today so forgive the hair - here's another peek into my Greek writing retreat. We took the afternoon off and went to the main town, where there's the ruins of an ancient temple and an old Venetian fortress. The colours and quirky details are so inspiring! I love it here!
My writing retreat is absolute heaven. I love bein My writing retreat is absolute heaven. I love being able to get lots of words written and ALSO relax with friends by the sea. We've got all week here in Greece, and these are my highlights so far.
The most important packing of all! The most important packing of all!
Miss Marple graciously appeared in this short vide Miss Marple graciously appeared in this short video. She's meant to be promoting the cozy mysteries she stars in, but I suppose it was too much to expect her to mention the Parchment Paper Mysteries. Try and come for her job... please.
Testing recipes for my books involves a lot of tri Testing recipes for my books involves a lot of trial and error. Sometimes they're as much a mystery as the cozies I write... But they're a lot of fun!
Madame Poirot has found a clue! She thoroughly inv Madame Poirot has found a clue! She thoroughly investigated it, sniffing it from all sides. However, it turned out to be just a red herring.
Who's this? Just your local neighbourhood cozy mys Who's this? Just your local neighbourhood cozy mystery author, who bought a new jacket and now feels like Dolly Parton and Oprah combined. I'm taking over the world in this thing!
I love my cats, and I love my writing desk... The I love my cats, and I love my writing desk... The combination is a problem, however. How am I meant to work with such cuteness distracting me?
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