The Authorpreneur Secret$™ Podcast

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The Authorpreneur Secret$™ Podcast episodes

  • Ep. 198: How to Write Smarter and Faster with AI with Rev. Dr. Francena Pryce

    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 Contact

    Facebook and Instagram: Francena Pryce

    Ruth’s Upcoming Authorpreneurship Ventures

    Join the Authorpreneur Secrets™ Academy Membership Group - https://authorpreneursecrets.com/asam/

    The Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit

    https://authorpreneursecrets.com/summit2026/

    Authorpreneurship Resources

    https://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.

    32 min
  • Ep. 197: It Turned on a Book Part 5 - Honoring a Mother's Legacy with Janet Morgan

    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 Morgan

    Million-Dollar Book Secret$ by C. Ruth Taylor

     

    Ruth’s Upcoming Authorpreneurship Ventures

    Join 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 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 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.

    29 min
  • Ep. 196: Ruth's 2025 Year in Review - Her Top Authorpreneurship Ventures

    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.


    37 min
  • Ep. 195: From Journalism to Book Publishing - It Turned on a Book Part 4 with Phyllis Thomas

    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.

    47 min
  • Ep. 194: It Turned on a Book Part 3: Dr. Zoe Simpson's Reinvention in Retirement

    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.

    42 min
  • Ep. 193: It Turned on a Book Part 2: Ruth's Doctoral Dissertation Journey

    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.

    27 min
  • Ep. 192: It Turned on a Book Part 1 - Daphne Ellis' Testimony

    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.

    22 min
  • Ep. 191: Lessons from a Million-Dollar Book Certification Program

    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.

    35 min
  • Ep. 190 - 12 Lessons Learnt from a Million-Dollar Book Academy Membership Subscription Model

    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.

    30 min
  • Ep. 189: 12 Lessons Learned from a Million-Dollar Book Training Model

    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.


    32 min

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