The Authorpreneur Secret$™ Podcast

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 Resources

Get the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Blueprint
https://authorpreneursecrets.com/⁠

Books Mentioned – Now on Amazon

Freedom from Fibroids by Colette A. Guthrie

Love and Poetry by Sheril N. Garriques

https://www.amazon.com/Give-Birth-Yuh-Authenticity-Celebrate-ebook/dp/B0FXY4KKGX/

Give Birth to Yuh Authenticity by Queen
https://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 Amazon

From Calling to Completion

https://www.amazon.com/Calling-Completion-Leadership-Lessons-Doctoral-ebook/dp/B0GS9SP4BM/

Authorpreneurship Resources

Get the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Blueprint
https://authorpreneursecrets.com/⁠

BambuSparks’ Small to Book 30-Day Rapid Release Spark

https://bambusparks.com/publishingdeals/

Caribbean Authorpreneur Rockstars Registry

https://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 Amazon

From Calling to Completion

https://www.amazon.com/Calling-Completion-Leadership-Lessons-Doctoral-ebook/dp/B0GS9SP4BM/

Authorpreneurship Resources

Get the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Blueprint
https://authorpreneursecrets.com/⁠

BambuSparks’ Sermon to Book Rapid Release Spark

https://bambusparks.com/publishingdeals/

Caribbean Authorpreneur Rockstars Registry

https://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 Host

Jamaican 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 Amazon

Walking in the Valley with Jesus by Cyriline McFarlane
https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Valley-Jesus-Cyriline-McFarlane-ebook/dp/B0971QKZ8R/

Freedom from Fibroids by Colette A. Guthrie

https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-Fibroids-Empowering-Caribbean-Naturally-ebook/dp/B0GGTJV488/

Give Birth to Yuh Authenticity

https://www.amazon.com/Give-Birth-Yuh-Authenticity-Celebrate-ebook/dp/B0FXY4KKGX

In God’s Presence by Francena Pryce

https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Presence-21-Day-Daily-Devotional-ebook/dp/B0GL4PKGNB/

Love and Poetry by Sheryl N. Garriques

https://www.amazon.com/Love-Poetry-Mental-Journey-Healing-ebook/dp/B0GR874CBJ/

Authorpreneurship Resources

https://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠

Ruth’s Authorpreneurship 101 Masterclass and Bootcamp

https://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 Simone

Instagram – authenticqueensimone

Website: https://authenticqueensimone.com/

Book Featured:  "Give Birth to Yuh Authenticity" by Queen Simone

https://www.amazon.com/Give-Birth-Yuh-Authenticity-Celebrate-ebook/dp/B0FXY4KKGX

https://bambusparks.com/queensimone/

Caribbean Authorpreneur Rockstars Registry

https://authorpreneursecrets.com/cars/

Authorpreneurship Resources

https://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠

Ruth’s Authorpreneurship 101 Masterclass and Bootcamp

https://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 Shines

https://www.amazon.com/Son-Still-Shines-Memoir-Promises/dp/9768354089/

From Calling to Completion Graduation Book Sale

http://extramileja.com/webmail/ruthsbookshop/

Caribbean Authorpreneur Rockstars Registry

https://authorpreneursecrets.com/cars/

Authorpreneurship Resources

https://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠

Authorpreneurship 101 Masterclass

https://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_experience

Book Mentioned – Now on Amazon

God Over PCOS Period! by Shantalee Campbell

Ruth’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 Taylor

BambuSparks’ Sermon to Book Rapid Release Spark

https://bambusparks.com/publishingdeals/

Authorpreneurship Resources

https://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠

Authorpreneurship 101 Masterclass

https://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 Mentioned

Amazon: Bushy: The Busy Forest Rabbit and Friends by Andrene Tyrell

BambuSparks’ Pages of Hope Rapid Release Spark

https://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 Host

Jamaican 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 Playlist

BambuSparks Publishing New Products 14-30-Day RapidRelease Sparks

https://bambusparks.com/publishingdeals/

BambuSparks Publishing Marketplace (BETA)

https://bambusparks.com/marketplace/

Books Mentioned

“It Turned on a Book” by Daphne Ellis

Authorpreneur Secret$ by C. Ruth Taylor

Caribbean Authorpreneur Rockstars Registry

https://authorpreneursecrets.com/cars/

Authorpreneur Secret$ 101 Masterclass

https://authorpreneursecrets.com/

Authorpreneurship Resources

https://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 Information

Website: www.dalemahfood.comInstagram: dalemahfoodauthor

Substack: Dale MahFood

Books Mentioned

When Trees Fall by Dale MahFood: www.dalemahfood.com

Up from Mountains by Dale MahFood: www.dalemahfood.com

A Simple Smile by Dorothy MahFood - www.dalemahfood.com

Ruth’s Upcoming Authorpreneurship Ventures

Join 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 Resources

https://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.