The Authorpreneur Secret$™ Podcast

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 –

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.

⁠https://bit.ly/LegacyBuilderPubPrize -⁠ Must be 50 years and over. Non-Fiction Only Submit manuscripts to [email protected].

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

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.

BambuSparks Youth Publishing Prize Application - https://bit.ly/YouthPubPrize - Must be 18-25 - Non-Fiction Only.

https://bit.ly/LegacyBuilderPubPrize - Must be 50 years and over. Non-Fiction Only

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

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

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

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

💸 Cost: FREE

Register for the Caribbean Authorpreneur 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

Ruth is on a mission to raise up 10,000 winning 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 

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

Register for the FREE ⁠Rocket-Writing Masterclass⁠

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

Ruth is on a mission to raise up 10,000 winning Caribbean

It’s the final podcast episode of 2024! In this episode, I

What are you looking forward to in 2025? I wish for you a prosperous New Year! Do take the time to reflect and recalibrate for the New Year!

Register for the Caribbean Authorpreneur 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/summit/

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 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

Ruth is on a mission to raise up 10,000 winning Caribbean

How could your life turn with a book? Life turned with a book. That’s how Daphne Ellis describes her

Daphne Ellis is a seasoned Jamaican educator with over 30 years of experience teaching English. She has now ventured on an exciting new career path as an authorpreneur, offering publishing services through her company, “HEART Publishers.”

Her debut memoir “Dancing Among Snakes” became an instant Amazon bestseller and since then, every book she publishes hits the Amazon bestseller list.

Daphne is also a ghostwriter and editor par excellence. She entered the publishing in January 2021, developing her craft at the Authorpreneur Secret$™️ Academy and honed her skills via BambuSparks Publishing.

Daphne will be leading a session on Day 2 of the Caribbean Authorpreneur Virtual Summit on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 7p.m. JMT. She will be talking about how to publish a book and two of her bestselling authors will be sharing their stories in that session.

Daphne’s Contact: https://heartpublishers.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphne-ellis-2384736a/

Daphne’s Book: Dancing Among Snakes

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.

ALLi (Alliance of Independent Authors) Segment

Tune in to Self-Publishing with ALLi for the inspiration and

Self-Publishing with ALLi – Five-Year Publishing Plans and Predictions with Orna Ross

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

Since 2019, Ruth has leveraged her book "Authorpreneur Secret$" to create the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Academy, the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit, and the

Ruth is on a mission to raise up 10,000 winning Caribbean

How could you turn your passion, purpose, and life story into a profitable authorpreneur business?

This is exactly what Bishop Dr. Carla Dunbar has done. She will be sharing in our final session at the Caribbean Authorpreneur Virtual Summit on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 7p.m. JMT.

Bishop Dr. Dunbar is truly an Authorpreneur Rockstar. She will be sharing her newest initiative, CDMI publishing, at the summit and telling us how we can use social media to market our books and authorpreneur business.

It was Bishop Dr. Dunbar who introduced me to book publishing and was instrumental in helping me to publish my first book in January 2015. This year, she and her daughter-in-law, Damarli Dunbar, were members of my Authorpreneur Secret$™ Academy and as a result, they officially added CDMI publishing as a new business.

They published three new books under the CDMI imprint in 2024 - “The Couples Journal,” “Wisdom Keys for Families” and “Freelancing Superstars.”

Bishop Dr. Dunbar’s story is incredibly inspiring. She has been a personal friend and mentor for 23 years. Her story of rising from teenage pregnancy to being an influential

In November 2024, she was the recipient of the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, honored by AmeriCorps and the office of the President of the USA for her work in building marriage and family life.

More About the Author

Bishop Dr. Carla Dunbar is a Marriage & Family Therapist, and a Licensed Sex Therapist. She is also a Certified Professional Life Coach, Media Consultant, Director of Carla Dunbar Ministries and Counselling Care and founder of Life Temple Ministries International and the Grow Your Marriage Academy. She has turned her story, mission and passion for family and relationships into five books.

Her passion for marriage and the family continues to propel her to fulfil her mantra of ‘Rebuilding Jamaica and the World… One Marriage at a Time.”

Bishop Dr. Dunbar’s Contact Information – www.carladunbarministries.org

Email: [email protected]  

Bishop Dunbar’s Featured Books:

Sexcription: A Prescription for Sex: https://www.amazon.com/Sexcription-Prescription-Sex-Carla-Dunbar-ebook/dp/B0BM2B1GPF/

Wisdom Keys for Families:
https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Keys-Families-Communication-Stewardship/dp/9769694258/ 

Our Featured Authorpreneur Success Resources

Book: "Authorpreneur Secret$ : Authorpreneur Secret$:

Free Course: The Rocket-Writing Masterclass at ⁠⁠⁠https://authorpreneursecrets.com/⁠⁠⁠ to kick start your authorpreneur journey.

About the Podcast 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

Ruth has leveraged her book "Authorpreneur Secret$" to create the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Academy, the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit, and the Authorpreneur Secret$™

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.

There’s no better time to write a book than now, but why should you write one?

In this week’s episode, we continue to look at writing motivation and today, we will hear from Dr. Lisa Facey-Shaw an Amazon bestselling author and STEM educator.

She will be sharing about her creative journey in writing and publishing two books in the past two years. Her first book is geared towards those pursuing graduate studies and how to balance it all.

Lisa Facey-Shaw completed her PhD degree in the field of technology enhanced learning at the Open University of the Netherlands in 2019. She has over nineteen years of experience in higher education and has been actively involved administrative and service responsibilities. Dr. Facey-Shaw is actively involved in her local church community and enjoys creative writing. She lives in Jamaica with her husband and their two children.

Dr. Facey-Shaw's Books

"Balancing Work, Family, Life and Studies: 12 Lessons Learned on My PhD Journey"

https://www.amazon.com/Balancing-Work-Family-Life-Studies/dp/9768332042

Help! My Parents Are Hungry

https://www.amazon.com/Help-My-Parents-Are-Hungry/dp/9768332514/

Dr. Shaw's Contact Information

Registration for the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit:

https://authorpreneursecrets.com/summit/

Authorpreneur Success Resources

Kindlepreneur.com - ⁠www.kindlepreneur.com⁠

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.

ALLi (Alliance of Independent Authors) Segment

Tune in to the Self-Publishing Advice & Inspirations Podcast for the inspiration and knowledge you need to thrive as an author. This is a top-rated podcast for authors and one of the perks of membership in ALLi.

How to Save Money when Outsourcing Publishing Tasks: Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast​

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 27 books, including 5 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.

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.

There’s no better time to write a book than now, but why should you write one?

In this week’s episode, we continue to look at writing motivation and today, we will hear why military veteran and nuclear engineer Dave Chesson turned to writing and book marketing.

Author Interview Segment

Dave Chesson’s Motivation for Writing

DAVE CHESSON is an American bestselling author, military veteran, book marketing expert, and a paid consultant to major publishing companies helping with digital sales, advertisement methods, and sales page optimizations.

His work in publishing and book marketing has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, ALLi, Huffington Post, and even Market Watch.

In order to help authors reach new levels with their book

He has worked with many New York Times bestselling authors in multiple genres and topics like Ted Dekker, Orson Scott Card, Kevin J. Anderson and more. Even Amazon has recognized Dave's book marketing strategies by officially saying that authors “…should gain insight from Kindlepreneur on how you can optimize marketing your books…”

Dave’s Contact Information

Featured Authorpreneur Success Resources

Kindlepreneur.com - www.kindlepreneur.com

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.

ALLi (Alliance of Independent Authors) Segment

Tune in to the Self-Publishing Advice & Inspirations Podcast for the inspiration and knowledge you need to thrive as an author. This is a top-rated podcast for authors and one of the perks of membership in ALLi.

Ask ALLi - ALLi Podcast Q&A

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 27 books, including 5 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.

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.

There’s no better time to write a book than now, but why should you write one?

In this week’s episode, we continue to look at writing motivation and today, we will hear why former Attorney General of Jamaica, Hon. A.J. Nicholson wrote his book, “The Roadblock: Jamaica’s Resistance to the Caribbean Court of Justice.”

This book became an Amazon bestseller after release in March 2024. It is a critical part of the Caribbean’s legal history and is a reference material at the Norman Manley Law School.

Author Interview Segment

Mr. A.J. Nicholson’s Motivation for Writing

Mr. Nicholson is writing to preserve something for the next generation. It is all about legacy, history, and for advocacy to help Jamaica to accept the Caribbean Court of Justice as its final court of appeal instead of the Privy Council. Our future generations deserve to know Jamaica’s position on this matter.

Mr. Nicholson’s Contact Information – [email protected]

Featured Books

The Roadblock: Jamaica’s Resistance to the Caribbean Court of Justice - https://www.amazon.com/Roadblock-Jamaicas-Resistance-Caribbean-Justice-ebook/dp/B0CX9B81GL/

Featured Authorpreneur Success Resources

Your Authorpreneur Secrets Guidebook: Authorpreneur Secret$: Write Fast, Publish Cost-Effectively and Generate Lasting Income - Amazon

Register for the FREE Rocket-Writing Masterclass at ⁠⁠⁠https://authorpreneursecrets.com/⁠⁠⁠ to kick start your authorpreneur journey.

ALLi (Alliance of Independent Authors) Segment

Tune in to the Self-Publishing Advice & Inspirations Podcast for the inspiration and knowledge you need to thrive as an author. This is a top-rated podcast for authors and one of the perks of membership in ALLi.

Amazon Ends Kindle Vella - ALLi Podcast – Nov. 15, 2024

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 27 books, including 5 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.