The Authorpreneur Secret$™ Podcast

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...

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. D...

It’s the final podcast episode of 2024! In this episode, I share my top 10 authorpreneur moments of 2024! What were your top authorpreneur moments in 2024?   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 https://authorpreneursecrets.com/summit/ Enroll in th...

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

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,...

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 grad...

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 mark...

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 critica...

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 the results of the 2024 Written Word Media Survey. The results that self-publishing/Independent publishing is no longer a backup plan. It is a viable publishing route and the industry is growing. The top selling genre is romance, with  22.7%  of authors claiming it as their...

There’s no better time to write a book than now, but why should you write one? In this week’s episode, we are looking at the results of the 2024 Written Word Media Survey. The results show these top reasons. a. "I want to make money from my book.” b. "I want my story to be told." c. "Writing is a hobby I enjoy." d. "I want to become a well-known author." What’s your motivation for writing and publ...

There’s no better time to write a book than now, but why should you write one? Since this November is NaNoWriMo and my annual Rocket-Writing challenge, our focus will be on writing and what motivates independent authors to write a book. This week’s motivation to write comes from Chris Ducker of YouPreneur Press. Youpreneur Press is dedicated to helping business owners, thought leaders, and entrepr...

To conclude our series on marketing and selling romance novels, I have highlighted the top 10 strategies used by our guest authors. When you register for the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit for January 2025, this cheat sheet will be included in the summit toolkit. Register at https://authorpreneursecrets.com/ Featured Authorpreneur Success Resources Your Authorpreneur Secrets Guidebook: Authorprene...

Can you make a living writing romance novels as a Caribbean author? In this episode, Delaney Diamond, a USA Today Bestselling author from the US Virgin Islands, has been doing this since 2011. She is the author of over 50 contemporary, romantic suspense novels. In this episode, she unlocks her secrets to marketing and selling romance books. If she did it, so you can you. Ruth’s Authorpreneurship V...

Can you make a living selling romance books as a Caribbean author? In this episode, Aminata Coote, Jamaican bestselling author of over 35 books unlocks the secrets to marketing and selling romance books. She make a living selling romance books. If she did it, so you can you. Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify. Ruth’s Authorpreneurship Ventures 1. 2025 Caribeban Authorpreneur Summit - Save the d...

Are you thinking about writing Romance? Then this episode is just for you. Our interview with Vivi Willie is very inspiring. If she did it, so you can you. Ruth’s Authorpreneurship Ventures 1. New Free Writing Masterclass based on the book, “The Rocket-Writer.” We are prepping for the annual Rocket-Writing Challenge in November 2024. I have prepared a free course to help emerging authors and autho...

The Authorpreneur Secret$™ podcast is back. This episode is an overview of what to expect going forward. There is a new show giveaway – The self-paced Rocket-Writing Masterclass to get you started on your authorpreneur journey. It includes lessons on how to write your story or a short-non-fiction book in 24 hours or 30 days and an introduction to author entrepreneurship. The show will have a new f...

**Hope and Healing for Grieving Parents** ========== Finishing my doctoral dissertation... Taking a podcast break! The Authorpreneur Secret$ Podcast will be on break until October 2024, God willing. Ep. 150 is Part 2 of an interview on Surviving the Loss of a Child. **You may watch the full conversation with Dr. Angela Brooks and her family on YouTube by clicking one of the blue buttons below.** Y...

How do parents cope with the loss of a child? It's child month in Jamaica and we are closing out this podcast season on a somber but hopeful note - providing help, hope and healing for grieving parents. In part 1 (this episode), author Lorraine Jones Lawrence shares her story from her book, "You Gotta Get Up: Surviving the Loss of a Child." In part 2, Dr. Angela Brooks will share her...

Are self-published authors earning more than traditionally published authors? On World Book and Copyright Day, as ALLi’s Caribbean Ambassador, I shared the report by the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi pronounced Ally) global report on just how well self-publishing authors are doing. ALLi's Big Data 2023 - Indie Author Income Report https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/wp-content/u...

How do you move from author to authorpreneur? In today's episode, I share 15 ways to do this from a masterclass in the Authorpreneur Secret$ Academy. Important Presentation ⁠ALLi’s Big Data Drop 2023 Report – Live Broadcast⁠ (April 23, 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...

What are some Caribbean author events to empower more authors in the Region to write and publish more books? Today’s episode shares two upcoming events: one in Trinidad and one in Jamaica. One Momentum is having their first Caribbean Author Conference (Trinidad) and Dayelight Publishers (Jamaica) is hosting their Reach Millions Author Live event.  See the links in the show notes below. The Caribbe...

As we continue our conversation with Guyanese author Ric Couchman, he encourages aspiring authors to focus on the story first. You can get help with the writing later on. Ric reminds us to not let the perception of our writing ability hinder us from telling our stories and publishing a book. In this episode Ric talks about the story behind "The Little Boy from Water Street," his plans fo...

Narrative poetry. Yes, it's a thing. In this episode, our guest sheds more light on it. Ric Couchman is a brilliant Guyanese poet, author, and retired educator. He recently released his new novel, "The Little Boy from Water Street." I sat with him to discuss his writing journey and the art of storytelling. In this part one of this conversation, Ric shares his journey into writing and...

Today is the course launch of "Write and Retire Right" and I am sharing an abridged version of a digital seminar on how to retire right with books. It's a very practical seminar and part of the course itself. If you are 40 and over, don't miss this! We are continuing the series on writing and retirement. An article by AIHR states, “With people living longer than ever before, many...

If you are 40 and over, don't miss this! We are continuing the series on writing and retirement. In preparing this episode, I did a little research on ageism and challenges associated with ageing. An article by AIHR states, “With people living longer than ever before, many retirees will spend more time out of work than in their entire careers. This poses significant challenges, particularly fr...