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 Amazon

1.     Better Than I Dreamed

2.    Ari Dreams

3.    Starting Without Money

4.    Making Sense of 9-5 in the East and West

5.    Pages of Hope Vol. 1

6.    Nadia’s Second Chance

7.     Unshackled Nuggets

8.    Between Goodbye and Hello

9.    Five Days Forever

10.  Driving with Confidence

11.  Kitchen Sink Revelations

12.  Million-Dollar Book Secret$

13.  Dare to Love Again

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.

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 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 Thomas

Gratitude is Good Medicine Journal by Phyllis Thomas

I Dare You by Phyllis Thomas

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 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 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 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 Contact

[email protected]Books 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 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.

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 Efforts

https://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 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.

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 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 Ventures

1.       The Small Book, Big Impact Challenge: Turning your book into a 30-day challenge

2.       Premium Publishing Business Certification Program: Turning your book into a certification program

3.       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 Summit

Books Mentioned

1. “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 Workplace⁠

3. Small Book, Big Impact - https://www.amazon.com/Small-Book-Big-Impact-Authorpreneur-ebook/dp/B0DRDJM8CJ/

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.

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 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 Mentioned

⁠1. Making Sense of -5 in the East and West: Applying Wisdom in the Workplace⁠

2. Million-Dollar Secret$ by C. Ruth Taylor

BambuSparks’ Christmas Mission – Hurricane Melissa Recovery Efforts

https://bambusparks.com/melissah/

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.

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 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 Mentioned

⁠1. Making Sense of -5 in the East and West: Applying Wisdom in the Workplace⁠

2. Million-Dollar Secret$ by C. Ruth Taylor

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.

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 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, 2025

Books Mentioned

⁠1. Making Sense of -5 in the East and West: Applying Wisdom in the Workplace⁠

2. Million-Dollar Secret$ by C. Ruth Taylor

Authorpreneurship Resources

⁠https://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠

Dave Chesson’s Authorpreneur Academy: https://academy.kindlepreneur.com/

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 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 Mentioned

⁠⁠1. Making Sense of -5 in the East and West: Applying Wisdom in the Workplace⁠⁠

2. ⁠Starting without Money⁠

Authorpreneurship Resources

⁠⁠https://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠⁠

Dave Chesson’s Authorpreneur Academy: ⁠https://academy.kindlepreneur.com/⁠

⁠BambuSparks’ Book Marketing Channel for Caribbean Authors⁠

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 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 Resources

⁠https://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 Coote

http://bit.ly/48zjbL5

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 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.