The Authorpreneur Secret$™ Podcast

Why does a doctorate matter? What's the journey really like?What are some tips and lessons to start and finish a doctorate?Today’s episode features a panel discussion at the launch of my Triple Treasure birthday, book launch, and doctoral celebration on May 9, 2026.It is a thorough discussion on the why of a doctorate, the highs and lows of the journey, and tips to successfully complete the journey. The panelists of four Jamaican doctors represent three different universities and three different doctoral degrees. If you have started the journey and need help to complete it, this episode is also for you.Meet the panelists:• Dr. Aidin Brown – President DSL Association, Doctor of Strategic Leadership (DSL), Leadership Coaching and Organizational Consulting from Regent University in 2024• Dr. Clara Ricketts: Doctor of Transformational Leadership – Bakke Graduate University in 2016• Dr. Lisa Facey-Shaw, PhD in Technology Enhanced Learning – Open University of the Netherlands in 2019• Dr. C. Ruth Taylor: Doctor of Transformational Leadership – Bakke Graduate University in 2026

In this episode Dr. C. Ruth Taylor shares six lessons that can help you star and finish your doctorate. These lessons come from two books:1. "From Calling to Completion" by Dr. C. Ruth Taylorhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GS9SP4BM2. "Balancing Work, Family. Life and Studies" by Dr. Lisa Facey-Shawhttps://www.amazon.com/Balancing-Work-Family-Life-Studies-ebook/dp/B0BW66K72T/Ruth recommends Dr. Facey-Shaw's book to all aspiring and current PhD students and her own to Christians contemplating doctoral studies and those who are dealing with delay and tempted to give up as they seek to fulfill God's call on their lives.

Are you struggling with low book sales and looking for an alternative way to measure your success as an author?Then Dr. C. Ruth Taylor’s ACTS authorpreneurship framework is just what you are looking for. In this episode, Dr. Ruth creatively breaks down her innovative approach to authorpreneurship, which emerged from a six-year study of her own authorpreneurship initiatives July 2018-2024.Stay tuned to find out what ACTS is and how you can implement your own ACTS pilot program. Ruth also discusses the latest in her authorpreneurship ventures. Authorpreneurship ResourcesGet the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Blueprint https://authorpreneursecrets.com/⁠Book Mentioned – Now on AmazonFrom Calling to Completion by C. Ruth Taylorhttps://www.amazon.com/Calling-Completion-Leadership-Lessons-Doctoral-ebook/dp/B0GS9SP4BM/Ruth’s Authorpreneurship VenturesRegister for my Triple Treasure Celebration 2026: www.authorpreneursecrets.com/tripletreasure2026  BambuSparks’ Read Across Jamaica Book Drivehttps://bambusparks.com/bookdrive/ Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of an education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbean authors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 every 3-12months by creating profitable programs with their books.About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Dr. Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “The Rocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. She has published over 40books, including several Amazon bestsellers (as at December 2025). She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, romance novellas, poetry, children’s books, and books for authors.

Publishing is changing, and with the advent of AI and AI farmed books flooding the market, the digital publishing platforms need to find solutions to help authors.In response to this problem, Draft2Digital will be charging account opening fees and an annual fee to keep your book on its platform. Barnes and Noble is putting a cap on the number of books you can publish on its platform and making it mandatory that print books must be priced at minimum at $14.99. Underperforming books will be removed.In this episode I share the changes and how this might impact myself, other Caribbean authors and other independent authors. I also discuss the latest in my authorpreneurship ventures.Authorpreneurship ResourcesGet the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Blueprint Slide deckhttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/⁠Books Mentioned – Now on AmazonFrom Calling to Completion by C. Ruth Taylorhttps://www.amazon.com/Calling-Completion-Leadership-Lessons-Doctoral-ebook/dp/B0GS9SP4BM/Keys to Win at Life by C. Ruth Taylorhttps://www.amazon.com/Keys-Win-Life-Proven-Challenges-ebook/dp/B01N5XEJLURuth’s Authorpreneurship VenturesRegister for my Triple Treasure Celebration 2026: www.authorpreneursecrets.com/tripletreasure2026 Authorpreneur Secret$™ YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@authorpreneursecretsBambuSparks’ Read Across Jamaica Book Drivehttps://bambusparks.com/bookdrive/ Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of an education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbean authors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 every 3-12 months by creating profitable programs with their books.About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Dr. Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a.“The Rocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. She has published over 40books, including several Amazon bestsellers (as at December 2025). She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, romance novellas, poetry, children’s books, and books for authors.

Have you ever written a book inspired by your pet?“Looking for Haven” by Enrico Nunez was inspired by hisfavorite pet, a dog named Victor, and other pets around him. In this episode, we share excerpts from the online book launch to find out more about Victor and the making of the book.We are encouraging you to support our Read Across JamaicaBook Drive by sponsoring 100 books to be sent to two parishes affected by Hurricane Melissa in 2025.This interview has me thinking about writing a book about thedogs we have had over the years.Enrico’s ContactEmail: [email protected] ResourcesGet the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Blueprint https://authorpreneursecrets.com/⁠Books Mentioned – Now on AmazonLooking for Haven by Enrico Nunezhttps://www.amazon.com/Looking-Haven-Enrico-Nunez/dp/9768354143/From Calling to Completion by C. Ruth Taylorhttps://www.amazon.com/Calling-Completion-Leadership-Lessons-Doctoral-ebook/dp/B0GS9SP4BM/Journeys by Sheril Morganhttps://www.amazon.com/Journeys-21-Day-Devotional-Empowerment-Living-ebook/dp/B0GQPM9XFL/Ruth’s Authorpreneurship VenturesRegister for my Triple Treasure Celebration 2026: www.authorpreneursecrets.com/tripletreasure2026  BambuSparks’ Read Across Jamaica Book Drivehttps://bambusparks.com/bookdrive/ Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of an education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbean authors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 every 3-12 months by creating profitable programs with their books.About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Dr. Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a.“The Rocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. She has published over 40 books, including several Amazon bestsellers (as at December 2025). She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, romance novellas, poetry, children’s books, and books for authors.

When many people think of writing and healing, very often they think of journaling. However, poetry is just as effective. In today’s show, we explore the connection between mental health and poetry for healing.Bestselling Amazon author, Sheryl N. Garriques, recently published her debut book, “Love and Poetry: A Mental Health Journey of Healing.” Sheryl is a registered nurse, lecturer, mental health professional and advocate who blends professional expertise with lived experience to create a work that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. If you have ever loved deeply, hurt silently or searched for healing, this book was written for you.Sheryl has been building a movement called A Mentally Healthy You (AMHY). This book is part of that initiative as it also contains 31 mental health tips. Sheryl’s mantra is “There is no good health without good mental health.”Sheryl’s Contact:Instagram: A Mentally Healthy YouFacebook: A Mentally Healthy YouEmail: [email protected] Authorpreneurship ResourcesGet the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Blueprint https://authorpreneursecrets.com/⁠Books Mentioned – Now on AmazonLove and Poetry by Sheril N. Garriqueshttps://www.amazon.com/Give-Birth-Yuh-Authenticity-Celebrate-ebook/dp/B0FXY4KKGX/From Calling to Completion by C. Ruth Taylorhttps://www.amazon.com/Calling-Completion-Leadership-Lessons-Doctoral-ebook/dp/B0GS9SP4BM/Ruth’s Authorpreneurship VenturesRegister for my Triple Treasure Celebration 2026: www.authorpreneursecrets.com/tripletreasure2026Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of an education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbean authors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 every 3-12 months by creating profitable programs with their books.About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Dr. Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “The Rocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. She has published over 40 books, including several Amazon bestsellers (as at December 2025). She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, romance novellas, poetry, children’s books, and books for authors.

Your book is not just a single product. It is the genesis of an ecosystem. In this episode Dr. Ruth shares more of her dissertation findings, showing that not more than 10 of the 56 Jamaican authors in her study had sold more than 500 books. She highlighted the pivot taking place in the publishing industry towards authorpreneurship and why building an ecosystem around your book matters. She highlighted two companies making the shift: Youpreneur with Chris Ducker and Julie Broad of Book Launchers. According to Broad, “The authors who commit to building something bigger than a single book are the ones who will dominate the future. The question is, will you be one of them?” Ruth also shares the latest in her authorpreneurship ventures,highlighting four new books and the work of her newest publishing coach, Colette A. Guthrie.Authorpreneurship ResourcesGet the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Blueprint https://authorpreneursecrets.com/⁠Books Mentioned – Now on AmazonFreedom from Fibroids by Colette A. GuthrieLove and Poetry by Sheril N. Garriqueshttps://www.amazon.com/Give-Birth-Yuh-Authenticity-Celebrate-ebook/dp/B0FXY4KKGX/Give Birth to Yuh Authenticity by Queenhttps://www.amazon.com/Give-Birth-Yuh-Authenticity-Celebrate-ebook/dp/B0FXY4KKGX/Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of an education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbean authors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 every 3-12months by creating profitable programs with their books.

The doctoral celebrations continue as Dr. Ruth shares findings from her study. In today’s episode, Dr. Ruth takes an innovative approach adding two co-hosts to break down how her study helps creatives to escape the starving artist trap through authorpreneurship. She also shares her personal updates including recent interviews and opportunities to promote her book and mission. Dr. Ruth also responds to James Blatch's (of the Self-Publishing Show Podcast) suggestion that Amazon begins to charge authors US$300 per upload to get rid of bad actors.What are your thoughts on this?Book Mentioned – Now on AmazonFrom Calling to Completionhttps://www.amazon.com/Calling-Completion-Leadership-Lessons-Doctoral-ebook/dp/B0GS9SP4BM/Authorpreneurship ResourcesGet the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Blueprint https://authorpreneursecrets.com/⁠BambuSparks’ Small to Book 30-Day Rapid Release Sparkhttps://bambusparks.com/publishingdeals/Caribbean Authorpreneur Rockstars Registryhttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/cars/Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of an education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbeanauthors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 every 3-12 months by creating profitable programs with their books.About the Host Jamaican authorpreneur, Dr. Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a.“The Rocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. She has published over 40books, including several Amazon bestsellers (as at December 2025). She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, romance novellas, poetry, children’s books, and books for authors.

In this episode, Ruth shares the good news of finally completing her doctoral studies. She is now “Dr. Cameka ‘Ruth’ Taylor. Congratulations to her. After a 12-year journey of faith, perseverance, and calling, let’s celebrate the completion of her doctoral journey, and discover the leadership and lifelessons from her book From Calling to Completion.Ruth shared a poem that captured the 12-year journey andread chapter one of the book, which is now on pre-order. Dr. Ruth also shared findings from her research. Let’s congratulate Ruth on this amazing achievement. Well done!Book Mentioned – Now on AmazonFrom Calling to Completionhttps://www.amazon.com/Calling-Completion-Leadership-Lessons-Doctoral-ebook/dp/B0GS9SP4BM/Authorpreneurship ResourcesGet the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Blueprint https://authorpreneursecrets.com/⁠BambuSparks’ Sermon to Book Rapid Release Sparkhttps://bambusparks.com/publishingdeals/Caribbean Authorpreneur Rockstars Registryhttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/cars/Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of an education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbean authors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 every 3-12 months by creating profitable programs with their books.About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “TheRocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published over 40books, including several Amazon bestsellers (as at December 2025). She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, romance novellas, poetry, children’s books and books for authors.

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we are honoringone of our authors, Mrs. Cyriline McFarlane, who was laid to rest on March 7, 2026. She published her debut book at age 90.Mrs. Cyriline McFarlane was a Christian for over 80 years, having accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Saviour at 12 years old. She worked in government service for 30 years, and during this time successfully pursued a Diploma in Public Administration at the University of the West Indies. Her strong business acumen led her to become a successful poultry farmer for over 25 years after retirement.Mrs. McFarlane loved God and people passionately. In herheyday, she never missed an opportunity to encourage others to be completely devoted to God, and make the best of their lives. We also highlighted several books that were released in themonth of March including Queen Simone’s book, “Give Birth to Yuh Authenticity,” published by BambuSparks. This book invites readers to celebrate mistakes, embrace their unique individuality, and step boldly into their authenticity.Book Mentioned – Now on AmazonWalking in the Valley with Jesus by Cyriline McFarlanehttps://www.amazon.com/Walking-Valley-Jesus-Cyriline-McFarlane-ebook/dp/B0971QKZ8R/Freedom from Fibroids by Colette A. Guthriehttps://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Fibroids-Empowering-Caribbean-Naturally-ebook/dp/B0GGTJV488/Give Birth to Yuh Authenticityhttps://www.amazon.com/Give-Birth-Yuh-Authenticity-Celebrate-ebook/dp/B0FXY4KKGXIn God’s Presence by Francena Prycehttps://www.amazon.com/Gods-Presence-21-Day-Daily-Devotional-ebook/dp/B0GL4PKGNB/Love and Poetry by Sheryl N. Garriqueshttps://www.amazon.com/Love-Poetry-Mental-Journey-Healing-ebook/dp/B0GR874CBJ/ Authorpreneurship Resourceshttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠Ruth’s Authorpreneurship 101 Masterclass and Bootcamphttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/Dave Chesson’s Authorpreneur Academy: https://academy.kindlepreneur.com/Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of an education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbean authors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 every 3-12 months by creating profitable programs with their books.

International Women’s Day is just right around the corner,and we are highlighting some outstanding Caribbean women. In episode 204 of the Authorpreneur Secrets™ Podcast, we will hear from Queen Simone Maghanza, an award-winning Authentic Spiritual Speaker and Inna Self-Confidence Coach, dedicated to helping humans rise above opinions, heal from inner wounds, and walk confidently in their divine identity.As Founder /Creative Director of the internationally award-winning LoveUnuhSelf Initiative, she has touched 12,000+ lives, saved seven from suicide and received multiple regional awards for her services.Her debut book, “Give Birth to Yuh Authenticity,” publishedby BambuSparks invites readers to celebrate mistakes, embrace their unique individuality, and step boldly into their authenticity.Contact Queen SimoneInstagram – authenticqueensimoneWebsite: https://authenticqueensimone.com/ Book Featured:  "Give Birth to Yuh Authenticity" by Queen Simonehttps://www.amazon.com/Give-Birth-Yuh-Authenticity-Celebrate-ebook/dp/B0FXY4KKGXhttps://bambusparks.com/queensimone/Caribbean Authorpreneur Rockstars Registryhttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/cars/Authorpreneurship Resourceshttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠Ruth’s Authorpreneurship 101 Masterclass and Bootcamphttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/Dave Chesson’s Authorpreneur Academy: https://academy.kindlepreneur.com/Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of an education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbean authors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 every 3-12 months by creating profitable programs with their books.

International Women’s Day is just right around the corner, and we are highlighting some outstanding Caribbean women. Today, we will hear from Rev. Pauline Stephenson. However, the focus will be the story of her 55 years of marriage as told in her debut book, “The Son Still Shines,” We will also touch briefly on how she managed career, marriage, and pastoral work successfully.Rev. Stephenson will be launching her book on International Women’s Day on March 8, 2026.Rev. Pauline Delores Stephenson is a retired educator andschool principal with over 40 years of service. She has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education (2008) and the Badge of Honour for Meritorious Service (2022). Rev. Stephenson is the founder and pastor of Faith Anointed Ministries Miracle Temple Church and Training Centre in Clarendon, Jamaica; a marriage officer; and a Justice of the Peace for the parish of St. Andrew. She is married to Bishop Rupert Stephenson and is the mother of four children, as well as the adoptive mother of many others.Her interview is an abridged version of Ruth’s BookspirationYouTube show.Book Mentioned The Son Still Shineshttps://www.amazon.com/Son-Still-Shines-Memoir-Promises/dp/9768354089/ From Calling to Completion Graduation Book Salehttp://extramileja.com/webmail/ruthsbookshop/ Caribbean Authorpreneur Rockstars Registryhttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/cars/Authorpreneurship Resourceshttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠Authorpreneurship 101 Masterclasshttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/Dave Chesson’s Authorpreneur Academy: https://academy.kindlepreneur.com/Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of the education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbean authors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 with their books every 3-12 months.

Have you or someone you know and love been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? In her debut book, “God over PCOS Period!” Shantalee Campbell gives you abehind-the-scenes tour of the life of a Jamaican girl whose life went into a tale-spin after receiving this news from a gynaecologist. Discover how the disease and the diagnosis affected her menstrual cycle, mental health, sexual experiences, marriage, and other relationships. Her interview is an abridged version of Ruth’s BookspirationYouTube show where her books and those of other authors take center stage in conversations filled with inspiration for transformation.Today’s show is sponsored by BambuSparks and their newSermon to Book Spark. For more information visit www.bambusparks.com/publishingdeals/Shantalee Campbell is a Jamaican author, born in thepicturesque city of Montego Bay, St. James. She blazed an academic trail through Mt. Alvernia High School and Montego Bay Community College. Shantalee has been a certified youth development coach for almost 15 years. As the creator and founder of Well-done Experience, she offers training services in teamwork, youth development. As an entrepreneur, she also manufactures popsicles from fresh fruits. Shantalee loves working with children and finds poetry writing a place for heartfelt expressions.Contact Shantalee on Instagram @ welldone_experienceBook Mentioned – Now on AmazonGod Over PCOS Period! by Shantalee CampbellRuth’s Dare to Love Again Second Chance Romance Series·       Karissa’s Second Chance by C. Ruth Taylor·       Nadia’s Second Chance by C. Ruth Taylor·       Five Days Forever by C. Ruth TaylorBambuSparks’ Sermon to Book Rapid Release Sparkhttps://bambusparks.com/publishingdeals/Authorpreneurship Resourceshttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠Authorpreneurship 101 Masterclasshttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/Dave Chesson’s Authorpreneur Academy: https://academy.kindlepreneur.com/Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of the education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbean authors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 with their books every 3-12 months.

In episode 201, Ruth interviews a children’s book author, Andrene Tyrell. Her book, “Bushy: The Busy Forest Rabbit and Friends,” has powerful lessons for adults although it is a children’s book. Andrene shares six lessons today we can learn about busyness, kindness and friendships. Andrene is a joyful and creative soul with a passion for both the visual and performing arts. Through her work, she desires to encourage young readers, offering them stories that entertain while planting seeds of inspiration and hope for the future. Book MentionedAmazon: Bushy: The Busy Forest Rabbit and Friends by Andrene TyrellBambuSparks’ Pages of Hope Rapid Release Sparkhttps://bambusparks.com/publishingdeals/ Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of the education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbean authors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 with their books every 3-12 months.About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “TheRocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published over 40books, including several Amazon bestsellers (as at December 2025). She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, romance novellas, poetry, children’s books and books for authors.

In episode 200, Ruth shares highlights from the 6th staging of the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit (book to summit authorpreneurship model). What a power-packed summit! It included an authorpreneurship graduation and practical writing and publishing workshops. The interview today is with one of the graduates, Natalia Downer, as we continue the series, “It Turned on a Book.”Natalia Downer is an award-winning writer, Amazonbestselling author, and the Creative Publishing Lead at BambuSparks. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Writing, Literature and Publishing from the University of the West Indies in Jamaica. Her debut children’s book, “The Terrific Tales Reuben Tells,” became an Amazon bestseller. At the 2026 Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit, she was named Publisher of the Year for 2025 from among the graduates trained by Ruth in publishing via the Authorpreneur Secrets™ Academy inpartnership with BambuSparks.Natalia edits fiction and non-fiction. She is adept atformatting and illustrating, thus she leads the children’s book department at BambuSparks.Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit 2026 PlaylistBambuSparks Publishing New Products 14-30-Day RapidRelease Sparkshttps://bambusparks.com/publishingdeals/BambuSparks Publishing Marketplace (BETA)https://bambusparks.com/marketplace/Books Mentioned“It Turned on a Book” by Daphne EllisAuthorpreneur Secret$ by C. Ruth TaylorCaribbean Authorpreneur Rockstars Registryhttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/cars/Authorpreneur Secret$ 101 Masterclasshttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/Authorpreneurship Resourceshttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠ Dave Chesson’s Authorpreneur Academy: https://academy.kindlepreneur.com/Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of the education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbean authors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 with their books every 3-12 months.

Why do book festivals matter? In this episode, Dale Mahfood—co-founder of the Jamaica Brew Festival—introduces us to a vibrant range of book festivals across the Caribbean and around the world that independent authors should have on their radar. It’s time to start building a bucket list of book festivals to attend in the near future.Book festivals are powerful spaces for building connections,meeting famous authors, discovering new readers, and learning more about the publishing industry. Dale brings both personal and professional insight to theconversation as a Jamaican author living in Florida. He published his debut novel, When Trees Fall, in October 2022 and is currently working on the second book in the Wood and Water series, titled Up from Mountains.Dale will be sharing at the final session of the CaribbeanAuthorpreneur Summit on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. EST. During this session, he will provide a curated list of book festivals in the Caribbean and around the world that are truly worth attending. These include Calabash, the Jamaica Brew Festival (also taking place on January 31), Author Nation, and many others.Get your ticket for The Jamaica Brew Festival: January 31, 2026 in South Florida.Dale’s Contact InformationWebsite: www.dalemahfood.comInstagram: dalemahfoodauthorSubstack: Dale MahFoodBooks MentionedWhen Trees Fall by Dale MahFood: www.dalemahfood.comUp from Mountains by Dale MahFood: www.dalemahfood.com A Simple Smile by Dorothy MahFood - www.dalemahfood.com  Ruth’s Upcoming Authorpreneurship VenturesJoin the Authorpreneur Secrets™ Academy Membership Group for top-tier publishing support to publish professionally without breaking the bank https://authorpreneursecrets.com/asam/ Register for the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit – January30-31, 2026. Discover how to write faster, publish smarter and thrive in the Age of AI.https://authorpreneursecrets.com/summit2026/Authorpreneurship Resourceshttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠Dave Chesson’s Authorpreneur Academy: https://academy.kindlepreneur.com/Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of the education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbean authors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 with their books every 3-12 months.

How many books can you write in a month?Rev. Dr. Francena Pryce wrote four. Yes, you heard right. Four on the Small Book Big Impact (SBBI) 30-Day Writing Challenge in Nov. 2025. Today, we learn how she did it and which AI tools have been helping her in the process.Are you still AI reticent? It’s not going anywhere, so we need to have an open mind and see how best to use these tools to write and publish smarter.Her Excellency Ambassador Rev. Dr. Francena Pryce is afaith-based author, pastor, and international minister based in Kingston, Jamaica. An internationally recognized Peace Ambassador, Rev. Dr. Pryce is an International Chaplain, Certified Grief and Marriage Counselor.Her writing blends biblical insight, personal reflection,and practical wisdom to guide readers toward healing, restoration, and spiritual maturity. Her life and work are anchored in a commitment to serve God’s Kingdom with integrity, compassion, and unwavering faith.Her debut book to be released in the first quarter of 2026is a devotional, “In God’s Presence: 21-Day Daily Devotional.” Rev. Dr. Pryce was one of the winners of the SBBI Challenge in November 2025  She is also one of the presenters at the 2026Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit. Author ContactFacebook and Instagram: Francena PryceRuth’s Upcoming Authorpreneurship VenturesJoin the Authorpreneur Secrets™ Academy Membership Group - https://authorpreneursecrets.com/asam/The Caribbean Authorpreneur Summithttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/summit2026/Authorpreneurship Resourceshttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠Dave Chesson’sAuthorpreneur Academy: https://academy.kindlepreneur.com/Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of the education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbean authors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 withtheir books every 3-12 months.

We continue the series, It Turned on a Book” featuring the upcoming graduates of Ruth’s Publishing Business Certification program. Today, we feature Mrs. Janet Morgan of Morgan Creative Works Jamaica and Amazon bestselling author of the book, “The Art of Living Well.” Janet Morgan has dedicated over 30 years to the field of Employee Benefits, where she serves as an administrative supervisor. She finds joy in spending quiet moments with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and thrives on building communities that foster personal growth and connection. Above all, her family is her greatest joy.The interview is an excerpt from BambuSparks’ Legacy Builder Live broadcast in October 2025.Books Mentioned The Art of Living Well by Janet MorganMillion-Dollar Book Secret$ by C. Ruth Taylor Ruth’s Upcoming Authorpreneurship VenturesJoin the Authorpreneur Secret$ Academy Publishing SupportMembership Group - https://authorpreneursecrets.com/asam/Get top-tier publishing support to publish your book for US$1000 or less.Authorpreneurship Resourceshttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠Dave Chesson’s Authorpreneur Academy: https://academy.kindlepreneur.com/Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of the education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbean authors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 with their books every 3-12 months. About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “TheRocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published over 40books, including several Amazon bestsellers (as at December 2025). She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, romance novellas, poetry, children’s books and books for authors.

We begin 2026 with a year in review highlighting Ruth’s bestauthorpreneur initiatives in 2025. These include celebrating 10 years in book publishing, 10 years as an author entrepreneur, completing the first draft of her dissertation, and ending 2025 with 41 books – 13 of which were published in 2025. Books Mentioned by C. Ruth Taylor on Amazon1.     Better Than I Dreamed2.    Ari Dreams3.    Starting Without Money4.    Making Sense of 9-5 in the East and West5.    Pages of Hope Vol. 16.    Nadia’s Second Chance7.     Unshackled Nuggets8.    Between Goodbye and Hello9.    Five Days Forever10.  Driving with Confidence11.  Kitchen Sink Revelations12.  Million-Dollar Book Secret$13.  Dare to Love AgainAuthorpreneurship Resourceshttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠Dave Chesson’s Authorpreneur Academy: https://academy.kindlepreneur.com/Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of the education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbean authors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 with their books every 3-12 months.About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “The Rocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published over 40books, including several Amazon bestsellers (as at December 2025). She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, romance novellas, poetry, children’s books, and books for authors.

In Part 4 of “It Turned on a Book” we feature the story of Phyllis Thomas - a retired, veteran, award-winning journalist, who published her first book at age 70 and started a new career in book publishing. Her story is inspiring. Her latest project, “Gratitude is Good Medicine,” is set to become a movement. Ms. Thomas worked at The Gleaner for 45 years. If you are in retirement and think it’s too late to start something new, this story will inspire you to think different. God is not done with you yet! Phyllis Thomas will be sharing in the 2026 CaribbeanAuthorpreneur Summit on Friday, January 30, 2026 as one of the graduates of the Authorpreneur Secret$ Academy Publishing Business Certification Program. Her reinvention is an example for your consideration to create sustainable income through authorpreneurship in retirement. Books Mentioned“It Turned on a Book” by Daphne Ellis - https://www.amazon.com/Turned-Book-Writing-Redirected-Profession-ebook/dp/B0FNDVHTG6/Authorpreneur Secret$ by C. Ruth Taylor - https://www.amazon.com/Authorpreneur-Secret-Publish-Cost-Effectively-Generate-ebook/dp/B0CNL7PFMV/Gratitude is Good Medicine by Phyllis ThomasGratitude is Good Medicine Journal by Phyllis ThomasI Dare You by Phyllis ThomasAuthorpreneurship Resourceshttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠Dave Chesson’s Authorpreneur Academy: https://academy.kindlepreneur.com/Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of the education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbeanauthors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 withtheir books every 3-12 months.About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “The Rocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published 40books, including several Amazon bestsellers (as at December 2025). She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, romance novellas, poetry, children’s books and books for authors.

In Part 3 of “It Turned on a Book” we feature the story of Dr. Zoe Simpson, a retired educator, counsellor, and co-founder of a company Lifeline Educational Services and Book Publishing. This is a company she started in retirement to support the educational development of students at various academic levels and publish books. With her penchant for Christian Education, Dr. Simpson has served as a writer for Adult Sunday School literature with the Caribbean Christian Publications and as the Director of Christian Education for the Missionary Church Association in Jamaica.Dr. Simpson will be sharing in the 2026 Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit on Friday, January 30, 2026 as one of the graduates of the Authorpreneur Secret$ Academy Publishing Business Certification Progam. Dr. Simpson’s reinvention is an example for your consideration to createsustainable income through authorpreneurship in retirement. Dr. Simpson's [email protected] Mentioned“It Turned on a Book” by Daphne Ellis - https://www.amazon.com/Turned-Book-Writing-Redirected-Profession-ebook/dp/B0FNDVHTG6/Authorpreneur Secret$ Authorpreneur Secret$ by C. Ruth Taylor - https://www.amazon.com/Authorpreneur-Secret-Publish-Cost-Effectively-Generate-ebook/dp/B0CNL7PFMV/Disciples in Difficult Days by Dr. Zoe Simpson -https://www.amazon.com/Disciples-Difficult-Days-Standing-Faith/dp/9769756709/Authorpreneurship Resourceshttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠Dave Chesson’s Authorpreneur Academy: https://academy.kindlepreneur.com/Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of the education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbean authors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 with their books every 3-12 months.

In today’s show, Ruth shares some exciting news! She finally submitted the first draft of her entire dissertation. She also provides the roadmap to graduation and an update on the Christmas mission to Westmoreland, December 20-21, 2025.As part of the new series “It Turned on a Book,” she shares how a book changed everything for her including the journey to her doctoral dissertation. Ruth’s story is example for your consideration to create sustainable income through authorpreneurship. BambuSparks’ Christmas Mission – Hurricane Melissa Recovery Effortshttps://bambusparks.com/melissah/Books Mentioned“It Turned on a Book” by Daphne Ellis - https://www.amazon.com/Turned-Book-Writing-Redirected-Profession-ebook/dp/B0FNDVHTG6/Authorpreneur Secret$ by C. Ruth Taylor - https://www.amazon.com/Authorpreneur-Secret-Publish-Cost-Effectively-Generate-ebook/dp/B0CNL7PFMV/Authorpreneurship Resourceshttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠Dave Chesson’s Authorpreneur Academy: https://academy.kindlepreneur.com/Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of the education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbean authors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 with their books every 3-12 months.About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “TheRocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published over 35 books, including 7 Amazon bestsellers (as at August 2025). She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, romance novellas, poetry, children’s books and books for authors.

Today, Ruth begins a new series: “It Turned on a Book” basedon a book of the same name by Daphne Ellis.Daphne is an educator and former principal now turned ghostwriter, publisher, and entrepreneur. She is the owner ofHeart Publishers.In this episode, Ruth introduces us to the author of the book and the latest in her authorpreneurship ventures. Ruth's ventures are examples for your consideration to create sustainable income faster than only depending on book sales. Ruth’s Authorpreneurship Ventures1.       The Small Book, Big Impact Challenge: Turning your book into a 30-day challenge2.       Premium Publishing Business Certification Program: Turning your book into a certification program3.       The Authorpreneur Secret$™ Academy Publishing Support Membership Group: Turning your book into a membership subscription model (www.authorpreneursecrets.com/asam)4.       The Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit – January 30-31, 2026 – Book to SummitBooks Mentioned1. “It Turned on a Book” by Daphne Ellis https://www.amazon.com/Turned-Book-Writing-Redirected-Profession-ebook/dp/B0FNDVHTG6/2. Making Sense of -5 in the East and West: Applying Wisdom in the Workplace⁠3. Small Book, Big Impact - https://www.amazon.com/Small-Book-Big-Impact-Authorpreneur-ebook/dp/B0DRDJM8CJ/ Authorpreneurship Resourceshttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠Dave Chesson’s Authorpreneur Academy: https://academy.kindlepreneur.com/Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of the education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbean authors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 with their books every 3-12 months.About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “TheRocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published over 35books, including 7 Amazon bestsellers (as at August 2025). She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, romance novellas, poetry, children’s books, and books for authors.

How can you make a million dollars with your book without selling thousands of copies?This is part three of a 3-part Million-Dollar Book Models series on the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Podcast.Today, we are discussing turning your book into a high ticket certification program. This is from Ruth’s book, “Million-Dollar Book Secret$.” In the first part of the podcast, Ruth discusses her various authorpreneurship ventures including the upcoming Christmas mission to Westmoreland to supply school kits, assisting with housing solutions and food security.Books Mentioned⁠1. Making Sense of -5 in the East and West: Applying Wisdom in the Workplace⁠2. Million-Dollar Secret$ by C. Ruth TaylorBambuSparks’ Christmas Mission – Hurricane Melissa Recovery Effortshttps://bambusparks.com/melissah/Authorpreneurship Resources⁠https://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠Dave Chesson’s Authorpreneur Academy: https://academy.kindlepreneur.com/Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of the education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbean authors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 with their books every 3-12 months.About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “TheRocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published over 35 books, including 7 Amazon bestsellers (as at August 2025). She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, romance novellas, poetry, children’s books and books for authors.

How can you make a million dollars with your book without selling thousands of copies?In this three-part series, Ruth shares three book models that can generate a million dollars in any currency without selling thousands of copies.This episode features the million-dollar book academy membership group subscription model and the latest in her authorpreneurship ventures.Books Mentioned⁠1. Making Sense of -5 in the East and West: Applying Wisdom in the Workplace⁠2. Million-Dollar Secret$ by C. Ruth TaylorAuthorpreneurship Resources⁠https://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠Dave Chesson’s Authorpreneur Academy: https://academy.kindlepreneur.com/Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of the education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbean authors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 with their books every 3-12 months.About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “The Rocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published over 35 books, including 7 Amazon bestsellers (as at August 2025). She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, romance novellas, poetry, children’s books and books for authors.

How can you make a million dollars with your book without selling thousands of copies?In this three-part series, Ruth shares three book models that can generate a million dollars in any currency without selling thousands of copies.This episode features the Book and Training (BaT) model.Stay tuned for Hurricane Melissa Recovery efforts and how authors can play a part. Ruth also shares the latest in her authorpreneurship ventures.BambuSparks’ Christmas Mission to  – December 19-21, 2025Books Mentioned⁠1. Making Sense of -5 in the East and West: Applying Wisdom in the Workplace⁠2. Million-Dollar Secret$ by C. Ruth TaylorAuthorpreneurship Resources⁠https://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠Dave Chesson’s Authorpreneur Academy: https://academy.kindlepreneur.com/About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “TheRocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published over 35 books, including 7 Amazon bestsellers (as at August 2025). She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, romance novellas, poetry, children’s books and books for authors.

Can you achieve big dreams with no money? What’s the latest update on Jamaica post Hurricane Melissa? What new and exciting things is Ruth up to on her authorpreneurship ventures?In this episode, Ruth addresses these questions and reads an excerpt from her book, “Starting without Money: Achieving Big Dreams with Small Pockets.” She hopes this will be her future TED Talk. What do you think?Ruth also shares BambuSparks’ plan to help with Hurricane Melissa Recovery efforts.Legitimate Hurricane Relief Link - ⁠https://supportjamaica.gov.jm/⁠Books Mentioned⁠⁠1. Making Sense of -5 in the East and West: Applying Wisdom in the Workplace⁠⁠2. ⁠Starting without Money⁠ Authorpreneurship Resources⁠⁠https://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠⁠Dave Chesson’s Authorpreneur Academy: ⁠https://academy.kindlepreneur.com/⁠⁠BambuSparks’ Book Marketing Channel for Caribbean Authors⁠About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “The Rocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published over 35books, including 7 Amazon bestsellers (as at August 2025). She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, romance novellas, poetry, children’s books and books for authors.  

According to Public Works Partners, storytelling is a "strategic tool for recovery and resilience. Developed by Public Works Partners, the Storytelling for Recovery and Resilience Framework provides a structured approach to utilizing narratives’ power in navigating crises’ aftermath." Now is the time for the stories of hope and resilience to come forth to help Jamaicans rise above the devastating effects of Category 5 Hurricane Melissa. In this episode, Ruth provides an update on the impact of the disaster and the efforts underway to bring relief.Legitimate Hurricane Relief Link - https://supportjamaica.gov.jm/Authorpreneurship Resources⁠https://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠Dave Chesson’s Authorpreneur Academy: https://academy.kindlepreneur.com/Writing Aid App - Pomodoro – ⁠https://pomofocus.io/⁠17 Tips to Write Smarter and Faster with Aminata Cootehttp://bit.ly/48zjbL5About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “The Rocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published over 35 books, including 7 Amazon bestsellers (as at August 2025). She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, romance novellas, poetry, children’s books and books for authors.

How do you both write and publish a book in 30 days?If you want to attempt this feat during the Small Book Big Impact Challenge in November, don’t miss this episode.In this episode, Ruth outlines a 4-week process that can be followed to get it done, especially for an eBook.Authorpreneurship Resources⁠https://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠Dave Chesson’s Authorpreneur Academy: https://academy.kindlepreneur.com/The Authorpreneur Academy is Dave’s first ever step-by-step course that walks you through the entire self-publishing and book marketing process, from idea to launch. This course comes with over 7 hours of professional video lessons, plus notes, checklists, and exclusive discounts, it’s designed to give you one clear, connected path to publishing success. Writing Aid App - Pomodoro – ⁠https://pomofocus.io/⁠ 17 Tips to Write Smarter and Faster with Aminata Cootehttp://bit.ly/48zjbL5About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “TheRocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published over 35 books, including 7 Amazon bestsellers (as at August 2025). She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, romance novellas, poetry, children’s books and books for authors. Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of the education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbean authors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 with their books every 3-12 months.

How do you build out your book chapters? How do you ensure you have enough to write? In this episode, Ruth shares some tips for authors writing a devotional, general non-fiction and memoirs.Books Mentioned⁠1. Unshackled Nuggets: Healing Insights to Break Free from Hurt to Hope⁠⁠2. Making Sense of -5 in the East and West: Applying Wisdom in the Workplace⁠⁠3. Driving with Confidence: How I Gained Courage to Stay Behind the Wheel4. Gwaan a Road, Fire! And Other Stories5. The Art of Living WellAuthor Events & ResourcesSmall Book Big Impact 30-Day Challenge: ⁠https://authorpreneursecrets.com/sbbi⁠BambuSparks Legacy Builders Live & YouTube Channel Launch⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BambuSparks90⁠Caribbean Legacy Builder’s Live 2025: Celebrating Authors Preserving Jamaica's Culture and Heritage https://www.youtube.com/live/Vw5cGkz0bAYAuthorpreneurship Resources⁠https://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠Writing AidWriting Aid App - Pomodoro – ⁠https://pomofocus.io/⁠17 Tips to Write Smarter and Faster with Aminata Coote: http://bit.ly/48zjbL5 Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of the education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbean authors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 with their books every 3-12 months.About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “TheRocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published over 35 books, including 7 Amazon bestsellers (as at August 2025). She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, romance novellas, poetry, children’s books and books for authors.

Are you ready to end 2025 with a bang? Then consider joining my 30-Day Small Book Big Impact Challenge in November. This episode will help you to prepare for it.Today, Aminata Coote shares 17 tips to write faster to complete your book, and I share the latest in my authorpreneurship ventures, including my upcoming books and events. Writing Productivity Tips1. Choose Your Genre2. Set a Writing Schedule.3. Create Your Writing Environment4. Remove Distractions5. Use the Pomodoro Technique6. Set Deadlines7. Set Weekly Writing Goals8. Allow Flexibility9. Outline Your Work (MAP Method)10. Set Up a Pre-Order or Public Commitment11. Research Ahead of Time12. Write Without Editing13. Write in a Series (if applicable)14. Find an Accountability Partner15. Write Even When You Don’t Feel Like It16. Take Breaks to Avoid Fatigue17. If You Feel Stuck, Write an Easy Scene or TopicRuth’s Upcoming BooksThese are on pre-order on Amazon.1. Unshackled Nuggets: Healing Insights to Break Free from Hurt to Hope2. Making Sense of 9-5 in the East and West: Applying Wisdom in the Workplace3. Driving with Confidence: How I Gained Courage to Stay Behind the WheelUpcoming Author EventsALLi’s Self-Publishing Conference 2025: https://selfpublishingadvice.org/conference/Small Book Big Impact 30-Day Challenge: https://authorpreneursecrets.com/sbbiBambuSparks Legacy Builders Live & YouTube Channel Launchhttps://www.youtube.com/@BambuSparks90Aminata’s ContactAminata’s Books: https://aminatacoote.com/Writing Aid App - Pomodoro – https://pomofocus.io/Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of the education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbean authors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. We will challenge Caribbean authors to earn US$1000-10,000 with their books every 3-12 months.Authorpreneurship Resources⁠https://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “TheRocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published over 35 books, including 7 Amazon bestsellers (as at August 2025). She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, romance novellas, poetry, children’s books and books for authors.

The podcast break was insanely productive, and I gainedgreater clarity for regarding authorpreneurship and Vision 2030. Here are some of the highlights: Wrote and published 6 new books as part of my 12books for 2025 challenge Hosted a book club and 4-week Biblestudy series with my book Better Than I Dreamed      Launched my new authorpreneurship venture: Million-Dollar Book Secret$ ChallengeCompleted training and certification of 3 new publishing coaches completed the dissertation research and the firstthree chapters. Conducted a writing workshop with 40 aspiringauthors from at least five different countries Resumed the Live Authorpreneur Masterclass onYouTube on Thursdays at 6p.m. JMTPublishing 20 audiobooks with Amazon Virtual VoiceGet my new books at https://extramileja.com/ruthsbookshop/Authorpreneurship Resourceshttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of the education campaign to train and equip 10,000 Caribbean authors to become profitable authorpreneurs by 2030. This will help them to transform more lives, create sustainable income, and reduce poverty across the Region. About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “TheRocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published over 35 books, including 7 Amazon bestsellers (as at August 2025). She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, romance novellas, poetry, children’s books and books for authors.

This is the season finale of the Authorpreneur Secret$™ podcast as I celebrate 10 years as an author entrepreneur. I share some of the lessons on the journey, including:Learning to balance purpose and profitFixing my money mindset and pricing for profitCreating systems and setting boundariesEmbracing struggle and mistakes as a normal part of the processUnderstanding the business and money are not inherently evil or sinful as a ChristianThe value of an accountant The value of having a teamThe show returns in October 2025.Books MentionedBetter Than I Dreamed by C. Ruth Taylorhttps://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Dreamed-Beautiful-Destinations/dp/B0F4NH4RLD/Business for the Glory of God – Wayne Grudemhttps://www.amazon.com/Business-Glory-God-Teaching-Goodness/dp/1581345178The Better Than I Dreamed Book Club🔗 Register here to join the Better Than I Dreamed Book Club:Your purchase of the book “Better Than I Dreamed” gives you exclusive access to Cohort 1, starting Monday, May 26, 2025!👉 https://extramileja.com/btidclub/Let’s journey through Ruth together—and discover how your story can become better than you dreamed. 🌾About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “TheRocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published 30 books, including 5 Amazon bestsellers. She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, and books for authors. Ruth is on a mission to raise up 10,000 winning Caribbean Authorpreneurs by 2030 to transform lives and create sustainable income for authors across the Caribbean.

Today’s show is an exciting one! It’s the perfect authorpreneurship episode with our guest author Sharon Woodhouse. She will be sharing ideas from her book, “⁠TheProfitable Author: 1,001 Ways to Build a Business You Love Around Your Books⁠.”Sharon is a former indie book publisher and current owner ofConspire Creative, a book business agency that offers coaching, consulting, project management, and business support services for authors and indie publishers. She writes about all aspects of creating holistic, income-generatingauthor businesses you love and finding your place in the vibrant ecosystem of books. Sharon has helped tens of thousands of other authors and publishers through her teaching, group coaching, and writing.In 1994, Woodhouse founded her first publishing company and created with a small staff the beloved Chicago brand of Lake Claremont Press (LCP). LCP published over 500,000 books of 80 different titles in its 25 years and won 30 small press awards. In 2011, she started Everything Goes Media, LLC, to encompass her growing range of book industry activities, including consulting, coaching, mediation, print brokering, private publishing, and project management, adding the Conspire Creative name in 2015.Contact Sharon atConspire Creative Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠Website: ⁠www.conspirecreative.com⁠Substack: ⁠An Author Business You Love subscription⁠ Books MentionedBetter Than I Dreamed⁠https://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Dreamed-Beautiful-Destinations/dp/B0F4NH4RLD/⁠⁠The Profitable Author: 1,001 Ways to Build a Business You Love Around Your Books⁠About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “The Rocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published 30 books, including six Amazon bestsellers. She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, and books for authors. Ruth is on a mission to raise up 10,000 winningCaribbean Authorpreneurs by 2030 to transform lives and create sustainable income for authors across the Caribbean.

Ruth is launching the book “Better Than I Dreamed” and a book club on May 4, 2025, as her latest authorpreneurshipventure. In today’s episode, she does a book reading and a poem from the book. To join the book club, purchase a copy of the book and complete the Google form below to book your spot. After that, the Zoom link will be shared. Meetings will beover six weeks, every Monday., starting May 26 at 7p.m. Jamaica Time.Let’s journey through Ruth together—and discover how your story can become better than you dreamed. 🌾🔗Register here to join the Better Than I Dreamed Book Club:👉 ⁠https://forms.gle/FxEBvXrHQ86rEwSy8⁠Your purchase of the book “Better Than I Dreamed” gives you exclusive access to Cohort 1, starting Monday, May 26, 2025!Better Than I Dreamedhttps://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Dreamed-Beautiful-Destinations/dp/B0F4NH4RLD/Ruth’s author website: https://extramileja.com/Jamaica Author Survey - Visit bit.ly/Jamaicanauthorsurvey to complete the survey. Alliance of Independent Authors:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “TheRocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published 30 books, including 5 Amazon bestsellers. She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, and books for authors. Ruth is on a mission to raise up 10,000 winning Caribbean Authorpreneurs by 2030 to transform lives and create sustainable income for authors across the Caribbean.

In this episode, Ruth shares at least 10 lessons learned from 10 years as a published author. These include:1.      The value of being an author2.     The need for extra pairs of eyes3.     To err is human4.    The value of building a business around your books5.      Books open doors.Books Mentioned1.     Small Book … Big Impacthttps://www.amazon.com/Small-Book-Big-Impact-Authorpreneur-ebook/dp/B0DRDJM8CJ/2. Better Than I Dreamedhttps://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Dreamed-Beautiful-Destinations/dp/B0F4NH4RLD/Jamaica Author Survey - Visit bit.ly/Jamaicanauthorsurvey to complete the survey. Alliance of Independent Authors:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “TheRocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published 30 books,including 5 Amazon bestsellers. She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, and books for authors. Ruth is on a mission to raise up 10,000 winning Caribbean Authorpreneurs by 2030 to transform lives and create sustainable income for authors across the Caribbean.

This episode is the recap of BambuSparks’ Inaugural Publishing Summit and Expo and the lessons learnt.These include:1.      Events are expensive2.      In person events build connections and bond3.      Events sell books4.    There is a need for more events like theseBooks Mentioned1.     Small Book … Big Impacthttps://www.amazon.com/Small-Book-Big-Impact-Authorpreneur-ebook/dp/B0DRDJM8CJ/2. Better Than I Dreamedhttps://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Dreamed-Beautiful-Destinations/dp/B0F4NH4RLD/Jamaica Author Survey - Visit bit.ly/Jamaicanauthorsurvey to complete the survey. Alliance of Independent Authors:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “TheRocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published 30 books,including 5 Amazon bestsellers. She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, and books for authors. Ruth is on a mission to raise up 10,000 winning Caribbean Authorpreneurs by 2030 to transform lives and create sustainable income for authors across the Caribbean.

Your book doesn't need to be long/big to be effective. In "Small Book ... Big Impact," author and publisher C. Ruth Taylor explores the transformative power of small books. This concise guide reveals 12 success tips drawn from the example of famous small books that continue to have a powerful impact today. With a focus on creating memorable, impactful works, this book will inspire both seasoned authors and beginners to write more books quickly and boost long-term sales and leave a lasting impact.Small Book … Big Impact Tips1.     Small Book… Inspirational Guide 2. Small Book… Powerful Memoirs3. Small Book… Quick Win 4. Small Book… Timeless Relevance5. Small Book… Powerful Life Lessons6. Small Book… Unknown Author 7. Small Book… Holds Attention 8. Small Book… Famous People, Town and Family 9. Small Book… Signature Event 10. Small Book… Enduring Legacy 11. Small Book… Tool for Transformation 12. Small Book… Cost-Effective Small Book … Big Impact - eBook and printhttps://www.amazon.com/Small-Book-Big-Impact-Authorpreneur-ebook/dp/B0DRDJM8CJ/Jamaica Author Survey - Visit bit.ly/Jamaicanauthorsurvey to complete the survey. Alliance of Independent Authors:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “TheRocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published 30 books,including 5 Amazon bestsellers. She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, and books for authors. Ruth is on a mission to raise up 10,000 winning Caribbean Authorpreneurs by 2030 to transform lives and create sustainable income for authors across the Caribbean.  

Are you struggling to sell books on Amazon? Well, Dave Chesson has some strategies to boost your sales. In today’s masterclass, Dave will break it down for us.Book MentionedSmall Book … Big Impacthttps://www.amazon.com/Small-Book-Big-Impact-Authorpreneur-ebook/dp/B0DRDJM8CJ/Register for BambuSparks’ Inaugural Publishing Summit and Expo at https://bambusparks.com/expo2025/Join the Alliance of Independent Authors:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “The Rocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published 30 books, including 5 Amazon bestsellers. She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, and books for authors. Ruth is on a mission to raise up 10,000 winning Caribbean Authorpreneurs by 2030 to transform lives and create sustainable income for authors across the Caribbean. #howtosellbooks #Amazonbooksales #bookmarketingtips

What are some of the unexpected benefits of being an author? For me, that includes the beautiful relationships that have been forged in the last decade and the connections made. In this episode, there is a chapter from the book, “Pen It to Win it: Going Beyond Book Sales” which speaks to the 21superpowers of a book.Books Mentioned“Better Than I Dreamed” on Amazon – eBook only.https://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Dreamed-Beautiful-Destinations-ebook/dp/B0DQQNVD9Q/Small Book … Big Impacthttps://www.amazon.com/Small-Book-Big-Impact-Authorpreneur-ebook/dp/B0DRDJM8CJ/Pen It to Win It – Audiobook- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mehB6_DJ6ScPen It to Win It eBook and paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Pen-Win-Beyond-Authorpreneur-Secrets-ebook/dp/B08QH2SL5W/Register for BambuSparks’ Inaugural Publishing Summit and Expohttps://bambusparks.com/expo2025/Jamaica Author Survey - Visit bit.ly/Jamaicanauthorsurveyto complete the survey.  About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “TheRocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published 30 books, including more than five Amazon bestsellers. She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, and books for authors. Since 2019, Ruth has leveraged her book "Authorpreneur Secret$" to create the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Academy,the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit, and the Authorpreneur Secret$™ podcast. She now works with published and aspiring authors to write and publish their books to achieve their God-given mission and financial goals. Ruth is on a mission to raise up 10,000 winning CaribbeanAuthorpreneurs by 2030 to transform lives and create sustainable income for authors across the Caribbean.

Does a book have to be big to be effective? In Small Book ... Big Impact, I explore the transformative power of small books. This concise guide reveals 10 simple yet powerful success tips drawn from the Book of Ruth in the Bible that will inspire you to write and publish your book.Small Book ... Big Impact is a short but impactful book, offering valuable lessons for authors looking to make a lasting impact with their writing. With a focus on creating short, memorable, impactful works, this reminds us that small books are powerful tools for transformation. Whether you’re a seasoned author or a beginner, this book will revolutionize your writing career and help you to sell more books.In this episode, I share the audio version of two chapters and the introduction. Books Mentioned“Better Than I Dreamed” on Amazon– eBook only.https://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Dreamed-Beautiful-Destinations-ebook/dp/B0DQQNVD9Q/Small Book … Big Impacthttps://www.amazon.com/Small-Book-Big-Impact-Authorpreneur-ebook/dp/B0DRDJM8CJ/Register for BambuSparks’ Inaugural Publishing Summit and Expo.https://bambusparks.com/expo2025/Alliance of Independent Authors:https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “The Rocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published 30 books, including six Amazon bestsellers. She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, and books for authors. Ruth is on a mission to raise up 10,000 winning Caribbean Authorpreneurs by 2030 to transform lives and create sustainable income for authors across the Caribbean.

As a Caribbean author, are you using AI in your writing or publishing process?At the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit in January 2024, we had a presentation on AI with Michael La Ronn from the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi). His presentation was concise. It showed us ways we are already using AI and new AI tools we can benefit from.Michael’s Contact⁠https://authorlevelup.com/⁠Join ALLi at ⁠https://authorlevelup.com/alli⁠  Ruth’s Authorpreneurship VenturesThe BambuSparks Publishing Summit and Expo - April 5, 2025 - https://bambusparks.com/expo2025/Eleven Labs: https://elevenlabs.io/⁠⁠Get the Book: Authorpreneur Secret$ Revised Edition⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CNL7PFMV About the Host:Jamaican Authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “The Rocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Since 2015, she has published 30 books, including 6 Amazon bestsellers. Ruth has leveraged her book "Authorpreneur Secret$" to create the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Academy, the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit, and the Authorpreneur Secret$™ podcast. She works with published and aspiring authors to write and publish their books to achieve their God-given mission and financial goals.

J.D. Barker (Jonathan Dylan Barker) is a New York Times and an international bestselling American author whose work has been broadly described as suspense thrillers, often incorporating elements of horror, crime, mystery, science fiction, and the supernatural. James Patterson describes JD barker as “a one-of-a-kind writer and that’s a rare and special thing.” J.D. often speaks on topics such as the future of hybrid publishing, why authors must dare to think differently, building an author brand that shines in a crowded market and the creative business magic of co-authoring. In this episode of the podcast, J.D. addresses these topics and his author journey.Follow J.D. Barker  https://jdbarker.com/JD’s Upcoming Book: Something I Keep Upstairs will bepublished in May 2025Ruth’s New Book: “Better Than I Dreamed” on Amazon – eBook only.https://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Dreamed-Beautiful-Destinations-ebook/dp/B0DQQNVD9Q/Publishing Prizes from BambuSparksBambuSparks Youth Publishing Prize Application - ⁠https://bit.ly/YouthPubPrize⁠BambuSparks Legacy Builder Publishing Prize Application https://bit.ly/LegacyBuilderPubPrizeRegister for BambuSparks’ Inaugural Publishing Summit and Expo at https://bambusparks.com/expo2025/About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “TheRocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Since 2019, Ruth has leveraged her book "Authorpreneur Secret$" to create the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Academy,the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit, and the Authorpreneur Secret$™ podcast. She now works with published and aspiring authors to write and publish their books to achieve their God-given mission and financial goals.

In this episode, Ruth continues her Better Than I Dreamed series with a book reading from Chapter 3, "Opportunities in the Crisis," from Better Than I Dreamed.She shares how, like Ruth in the biblical book of Ruth, she turned her crisis into an opportunity by creating a job for herself through book publishing. During a period ofunemployment, she launched her publishing career—transitioning from employee to employer—and has since created job opportunities for over two dozen creativesin publishing over the past ten years. Her journey is yet another example of how her life has become better than she dreamed.Plus, don’t miss updates on BambuSparks' publishing prizes, the upcoming publishing summit and expo, and an insightful discussion on ALLi’s authorpreneur membership categoryand its 10 authorpreneur business models.Ruth’s New Book: Get my new book, “Better Than I Dreamed” on Amazon – eBook only.https://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Dreamed-Beautiful-Destinations-ebook/dp/B0DQQNVD9Q/Publishing Prizes from BambuSparksBambuSparks Youth Publishing Prize Application - ⁠https://bit.ly/YouthPubPrize⁠Must be 18-25 - Non-Fiction Only. BambuSparks Legacy Builder Publishing Prize Application ⁠https://bit.ly/LegacyBuilderPubPrize-⁠ Must be 50 years and over. Non-Fiction OnlySubmit manuscripts to [email protected]. ASL Masterclass: ALLi’s 10 Authorpreneur business models on YouTube [https://youtube.com/live/YIgV52xoKIA]ALLi’s Authorpreneur Membership Category:https://selfpublishingadvice.org/authorpreneur-membership/About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “The Rocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published 30 books,including 5 Amazon bestsellers. She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, and books for authors. Since 2019, Ruth has leveraged her book "Authorpreneur Secret$" to create the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Academy,the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit, and the Authorpreneur Secret$™ podcast. She now works with published and aspiring authors to write and publish their books to achieve their God-given mission and financial goals. Ruth is on a mission to raise up 10,000 winning CaribbeanAuthorpreneurs by 2030 to transform lives and create sustainable income for authors across the Caribbean.

The better than I dreamed series continues but today's episode has a twist. My co-hosts today are two AI podcasters. I am using AI technology to present and analyze my growth and mission as an author and authorpreneur. It was mind blowing and helped me to better articulate my mission and purpose in the publishing space.Discover how ancient wisdom from the book of Ruth has inspired my authorpreneurship strategies and how they can help you on your entrepreneurial journey.Media Sponsor: Gospel City 24/7https://gospelcity247.com/Ruth’s New Book: Get my new book, “Better Than I Dreamed” on Amazon – eBook only.https://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Dreamed-Beautiful-Destinations-ebook/dp/B0DQQNVD9Q/Publishing Prizes from BambuSparksBambuSparks Youth Publishing Prize Application -⁠https://bit.ly/YouthPubPrize⁠- Must be 18-25 - Non-Fiction Only.BambuSparks Legacy Builder Publishing Prize Application⁠https://bit.ly/LegacyBuilderPubPrize-⁠ Must be 50 years and over. Non-Fiction OnlySubmit manuscripts to [email protected] the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “The Rocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published 30 books, including 5 Amazon bestsellers. She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, and books for authors.Since 2019, Ruth has leveraged her book "Authorpreneur Secret$" to create the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Academy, the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit, and the Authorpreneur Secret$™ podcast. She now works with published and aspiring authors to write and publish their books to achieve their God-given mission and financial goals.Ruth is on a mission to raise up 10,000 winning Caribbean Authorpreneurs by 2030 to transform lives and create sustainable income for authors across the Caribbean.

Today Ruth kick starts the official celebration of her 10 years as a published author. You will learn how her journey started to now having 30 published books in 10 years.Ruth will be featuring 10 of her books on the podcast with weekly readings, starting with the latest book, “Better Than IDreamed.”Ruth’s New Book: Get mynew book, “Better Than I Dreamed” on Amazon – eBook only.https://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Dreamed-Beautiful-Destinations-ebook/dp/B0DQQNVD9Q/Publishing Prizes from BambuSparksBambuSparks Youth Publishing Prize Application -⁠https://bit.ly/YouthPubPrize Must be 18-25 - Non-Fiction Only.BambuSparks Legacy Builder Publishing Prize Application⁠https://bit.ly/LegacyBuilderPubPrize⁠ Must be 50 years and over. Non-Fiction OnlySubmit manuscripts to [email protected] the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “The Rocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published 30 books, including 5 Amazon bestsellers. She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, and books forauthors.Since 2019, Ruth has leveraged her book "Authorpreneur Secret$" to create the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Academy, the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit, and the Authorpreneur Secret$™ podcast. She now works with published and aspiring authors to write and publish their books to achieve their God-given mission and financial goals.Ruth is on a mission to raise up 10,000 winning CaribbeanAuthorpreneurs by 2030 to transform lives and create sustainable income for authors across the Caribbean.

It’s a brand new month but the mission continues! In today’s show, I am sharing 10 tips for aspiring authorpreneurs by the late Joel Friedlander, written 10 years ago but still relevant today. Joel’s first tip, “Mindset shift “Realize that every book is essentially a mini startup business, with all that that implies” aligns beautifully with the shows mission. I hope you will make the shift. Get Joel’s full article at - JOEL FRIEDLANDER: https://www.thebookdesigner.com/10-tips-for-aspiring-authorpreneurs/ This episode also includes my short 5-minute presentation at the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit titled, “Make the Shift.” Ruth’s New Book: “Better Than I Dreamed” on Amazon – eBook only. https://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Dreamed-Beautiful-Destinations-ebook/dp/B0DQQNVD9Q/ Caribbean Publishing Prizes from BambuSparks BambuSparks Youth Publishing Prize Application - ⁠https://bit.ly/YouthPubPrize ⁠- Must be 18-25 - Non-Fiction Only. BambuSparks Legacy Builder Publishing Prize Application ⁠https://bit.ly/LegacyBuilderPubPrize -⁠ Must be 50 years and over. Non-Fiction Only Submit manuscripts to [email protected]. Your Authorpreneur Secrets Guidebook: Authorpreneur Secret$: Write Fast, Publish Cost-Effectively and Generate Lasting Income - Amazon Get the FREE Rocket-Writing Masterclass at ⁠⁠⁠https://authorpreneursecrets.com/⁠⁠⁠ to kick start your authorpreneur journey. About the Host Jamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “The Rocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published 29 books, including 5 Amazon bestsellers. She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, and books for authors. Since 2019, Ruth has leveraged her book "Authorpreneur Secret$" to create the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Academy, the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit, and the Authorpreneur Secret$™ podcast.  She now works with published and aspiring authors to write and publish their books to achieve their God-given mission and financial goals. Ruth is on a mission to raise up 10,000 winning Caribbean Authorpreneurs by 2030 to transform lives and create sustainable income for authors across the Caribbean.

The Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit is over! It was awesome. Special thanks to our sponsors and presenters. The feedback has been positive. This episode provides highlights of the summit and one of the presentations of the summit by Keith Wedderburn. Publishing Opportunities from the Summit BambuSparks Youth Publishing Prize Application - https://bit.ly/YouthPubPrize - Must be 18-25 - Non-Fiction Only. BambuSparks Legacy Builder Publishing Prize Application https://bit.ly/LegacyBuilderPubPrize - Must be 50 years and over. Non-Fiction Only Submit manuscripts to [email protected] Keith Wedderburn's Bio and Contact Keith is a Jamaican entrepreneur, Justice of the Peace, and the Amazon bestselling author of the book, “From Homelessness to a Healing Haven.” He published his debut memoir with BambuSparks Publishing and it became an Amazon bestseller. Keith and his wife Sandra, are co-owners of Bluefields Organic Farm, a thriving business that cultivates organic fruits, herbs, vegetables, and seedlings along with Haven View Villa & Spa, offering farm stays and massage treatments Keith has merged his farm events with his book. The story of his business is in the book and each visitor is encouraged to leave with a copy of his book. Keith loves photography, writing, counselling, and motivational speaking. Keith's Contact https://bluefieldsorganic.com/ About the Host Jamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “The Rocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published 29 books, including 5 Amazon bestsellers. She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, and books for authors. Since 2019, Ruth has leveraged her book "Authorpreneur Secret$" to create the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Academy, the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit, and the Authorpreneur Secret$™ podcast. She now works with published and aspiring authors to write and publish their books to achieve their God-given mission and financial goals. Ruth is on a mission to raise up 10,000 winning Caribbean Authorpreneurs by 2030 to transform lives and create sustainable income for authors across the Caribbean.

Results don't lie! Marva Titley Smith heard about the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit in 2021. She attended the summit, then joined the Authorpreneur Secret$ Academy afterwards. While in the academy, she published her solo book, "Time to Thrive" which became an Amazon bestseller, and I certified her as a publishing coach. In 2023, Marva was a co-host and speaker at the summit. It was a full circle moment. Furthermore, her book was featured among books produced by graduates of her alma mater, Columbia University. Marva has used her book to attract leads for her Time to Thrive coaching program. She is a true Authorpreneur Rockstar. Just because the event is free does not mean it cannot be impactful and life-transforming. Don’t miss it! Register Here - https://authorpreneursecrets.com/summit/ 📅 Date: January 24-25, 2025 📍 Where: YouTube (from the comfort of your home!) 💸 Cost: FREE Register for the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit https://authorpreneursecrets.com/summit/ Enroll in the Authorpreneur Secret$ Academy to get the coaching, community support, and mentoring you need to publish cost-effectively and build your profitable author business faster than you thought possible. https://authorpreneursecrets.com/asam/ About the Host Jamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “The Rocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published 29 books, including 5 Amazon bestsellers. She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, and books for authors. Since 2019, Ruth has leveraged her book "Authorpreneur Secret$" to create the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Academy, the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit, and the Authorpreneur Secret$™ podcast. She now works with published and aspiring authors to write and publish their books to achieve their God-given mission and financial goals. Ruth is on a mission to raise up 10,000 winning Caribbean Authorpreneurs by 2030 to transform lives and create sustainable income for authors across the Caribbean.

Could you turn your course into a book? The story of Damarli Dunbar will inspire you to do so, if this is your desire. We are delighted to have Damarli Dunbar as a presenter at the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit on January 25, 2024. Damarli is a freelancing expert, digital marketing specialist, mother, founder of Freelance Superstars, certified publishing coach, and an Amazon bestselling author. Damarli is not only a Freelance Superstar but a summit superstar. She was so motivated at the 2024 Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit that by the end of the summit, Damarli had converted a course to a book (in two days!). That book was her debut book “Freelance Superstars,” which was a little over 30,000 words. Damarli will be sharing her story and a presentation on how to successfully market your book and author business on social media. Damarli’s Contact: Instagram: sincerelybymarlee  Email: [email protected] Damarli’s Book: Freelance Superstars Register for the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit ⁠https://authorpreneursecrets.com/summit/⁠ Enroll in the Authorpreneur Secret$ Academy to publish cost-effectively and get the coaching, community support, and mentoring you need to make your publishing dream a reality and build your profitable author business faster than you thought possible. ⁠https://authorpreneursecrets.com/asam/⁠ Featured Authorpreneur Success Resources Ruth’s New Book: ⁠Small Book… Big Impact⁠ Your Authorpreneur Secrets Guidebook: ⁠Authorpreneur Secret$: Write Fast, Publish Cost-Effectively and Generate Lasting Income⁠ Register for the FREE ⁠Rocket-Writing Masterclass⁠ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://authorpreneursecrets.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ to kick start your authorpreneur journey. About the Host Jamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “The Rocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Ruth serves as the Chief Publishing Consultant at BambuSparks and is a writing and publishing coach. Ruth has published 29 books, including 7 Amazon bestsellers. She writes inspirational memoirs, personal development books, and books for authors. Since 2019, Ruth has leveraged her book "Authorpreneur Secret$" to create the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Academy, the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit, and the Authorpreneur Secret$™ podcast. She now works with published and aspiring authors to write and publish their books to achieve their God-given mission and financial goals. Ruth is on a mission to raise up 10,000 winning Caribbean Authorpreneurs by 2030 to transform lives and create sustainable income for authors across the Caribbean.