The Authorpreneur Secret$™ Podcast

How do I publish my book? I have completed my manuscript. I’m ready to publish. What’s next? This continues to be the most frequently asked question I get since being an author, no matter how many times I answer it. I tackled this question in depth on episode #4 and I am tackling it again in episode 41.  I am also introducing my new publishing services company (BambuSparks) to help authors to...

If you have dated successfully and found Mr. Right, have you ever considered turning that into a book? This is exactly what first-time author, Jena Janse did and she shared some amazing tips on our Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit in 2021. Jena Janse was born in The Bahamas, raised in The Turks & Caicos Islands and educated in the US, Europe & Asia – She is a woman of the world. Although a c...

Can rape be redemptive? Find out how one rape survivor has turned her tragedy in triumph in this episode of the Authorpreneur Secret$ Podcast. In September 2021, Sharon E. ‘Hephzibah’ Hermitt (MSc. HRM, B.A. Theology, B.A. Ministry), published her debut book, “Brushstrokes on His Masterpiece,” an autobiographical exposition of the trauma of rape. In this book, Sharon, a rape overcomer, takes you o...

How do you publish a book while being unemployed and broke? Today, I share my story in an interview that was done at the inaugural staging of the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit in January 2021. It was quite emotional remembering the pain of my first-time author journey. But painful journeys can lead to beautiful destinations. I await your feedback after hearing about author journey, the lessons le...

Is writing and publishing a book profitable for first-time authors? What should we really know about the process? In this episode, first-time author of the book, “Dare to Ask,” Garfield Robinson shares his writing and publishing journey with us, the successes, lessons he learnt along the way and things he wished he had done differently, and will do differently for his second book, “Dare to Contend...

Will your producing outdo your becoming in 2022? What are your plans for 2022? "If your producing overrides your becoming, you will self-sabotage" - Darron Hilaire Jnr. Happy New Year! This episode will be motivational as Darron Hilaire Jnr. shares some unconventional pathways to success and things we should avoid in the pursuit of success in 2022. Darron is the Head of Brand, Marketing & Comm...

How can a book accelerate your progress in 2022? In this final episode for 2021, Ruth shares 10 superpowers of a book which can help you to win big in 2022. She also shares an excerpt from her audiobook Pen It to Win It . The show will have a new sponsor in 2022. Join us for the second staging of the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit (January 20-22, 2022) to get great ideas to win with books in 2022...

As independent authors, once we publish books, we must look at the business side of authorship. Today’s episode is an abbreviated version of the final session of the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit in January 2021 with Melinda Belle from Barbados. Melinda Belle nee Peter is an author, teacher and financial consultant, who from an early age had a particular interest in money. Melinda sees her role a...

Have you been wanting to publish an audiobook on Audible and other platforms? Find out how you can do so on today’s podcast without breaking the bank. Today, I share my audiobook journey of publishing through Findaway Voices. I’ll also be introducing you to my narrator, Candace Sutherland-Barnes. Contact Candace Sutherland Barnes at: Email : admin@bridgetekgroup.com Website: https://bridgetekgroup...

How do we help our teens to win during this COVID-19 Pandemic? Dr. Louise Malcolm, an Educational Psychologist, has written a counselling text for teens titled, “Ree’s Journey: A Teen’s Story of Struggles, Self-Management and Success.” Today she shares about her author journey and some tips to help teachers and parents to equip teens to win through the development of self-management skills. Contac...

How do you go from being a top cop to being an author and book publisher? This week Hilette Virgo shares her story and journey into authorship and Authorpreneurship. Hilette dropped a number of gems on us and shared how books give you wings and how writing prepares you for your eulogy. In our winning resources for authors segment, we spoke about the Creative Penn Podcast. In terms of my Authorpren...

How do you monetize your books beyond book sales? That’s what we’ll be discussing on this week’s podcast, the many of the ways you can monetize your books. This was a presentation at Guys Hill in St. Catherine, Jamaica. We hope that you will add at least one new income stream for 2022 around your book. In this episode Ruth also shares a winning resource for authors, a course called “Starting from...

How do you write a book without using a laptop? Tracey Williams, the 2020 Rocket-Writing Winner shares her journey to write the first draft of her book, “The Suffer Ring” during the 30-Day Challenge in 2020, and how she did it without a laptop. In this episode Ruth also shares her several of her Authorpreneurship ventures and 5 Authorpreneurship ideas you could try to increase your impact and inco...

How can you write a book in 24 hours? This is a question several persons have asked Ruth. Can a book written that fast be of any good? Ruth breaks down the process in this episode. Many have found value in her books which have been written fast. One reader said, “It’s always a treat to read your books.” As we continue our annual Rocket-Writing Challenge in November, we're sharing success stories o...

How can you write a book in 30 days working a full-time job, with four kids in the house, including 2 babies and conducting ministry endeavors? Well, Rev. Leostone Morrison has done it multiple times. This week we talk with Rocket-Writer, Leostone Morrison, who completed his first book (Mind Renewal) during the first Rocket-Writing Challenge in November 2018 and has gone on to publish 8 books. The...

How many books can you write in one year? C. Ruth Taylor wrote 20 and today she shares her story and invites you to join her annual Rocket-Writing Challenge. On this challenge, you will write a non-fiction book of 10,000 – 30,000 words and win various prizes. She also shares a free resource to win from Kindlepreneur, an ISBN barcode generator. Connect with Ruth at Email: ruthtaylor@extramileja.com...

How can you give your family a sense of identity, purpose and pride and leave a legacy? In episode, I speak about the Legacy Journal as an alternative to writing and publishing a book, and why writing and publishing our stories matter. “A people without knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots” (Marcus Garvey). Help your future generations to have concrete m...

How is it possible to self-publish a bestselling book with at least 30 reviews for less than US$50.00? Our guest today Didan Ashanta did it and she told us how at the Caribbean Authorpreneur Summit held in January 2021. As the author of Jamaican Green Smoothies: The Essential Guide to Transforming Your Life, One Cup at a Time, With the Leafy Greens & Fruits in Your Backyard , Didan has helped...

Is it possible to publish a book without spending a cent? Today, Ruth shares some proven hacks to publish on a budget, all of which she has employed to make her publishing dream a reality without breaking the bank. Connect with Ruth at: Email: ruthtaylor@extramileja.com FB: Indie Authorpreneurs Group Website: www.extramileja.com Gems from the Episode · Write small books · Use Fiverr.com for outsou...

How do you find success working online despite being diagnosed as legally blind? Our guest today, Racquel Newman, shares her journey of overcoming albinism and finding success working online. In her book, “The Albino Marketer,” Certified Business Consultant and Digital Marketing Expert, Racquel Newman, shows through her story, how you can find a place to belong and thrive even when the odds are ag...

How do you publish books beyond Amazon? How can authors get their books on Barnes and Noble and Google Books and libraries? What are the platforms to publish on besides Amazon? In this Q and A episode, Ruth answers these questions so that Caribbean authors can the 411 on how to get their books in front of more readers. Connect with C. Ruth Taylor at: Email: ruthtaylor@extramileja.com Website: http...

Do you have a powerful transformation story, passion or purpose? Why not turn it into a book? In this episode, Bishop Dr. Carla Dunbar’s story is epic—from teen mom, dancehall queen, being critically ill and pronounced dead several times to being a powerful Christian leader and author and going to the White house. Bishop Dr. Carla Dunbar is a Marriage & Family Therapist and a Licensed Sex Ther...

How does one win book/writing awards and get a traditional publishing deal? Dr. Sharma Taylor is a multiple award-winning Jamaican writer and a corporate attorney. She breaks down the process and tells us how she was able to bag a 2-book traditional deal. Sharma has been the recipient of the 2020 Wasafiri Queen Mary New Writing Prize, the 2020 Frank Collymore Literary Endowment Award and the 2019...

What does it take to become a successful Independent (Indie) author? The award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author of over 30 books, Joanna Penn gives us answers in this episode of the podcast. Along with being one of the most trusted voices in Indie publishing, Joanna is a speaker and award-winning entrepreneur. She's host of the Creative Penn Podcast and her site,...

What are your plans for retirement?  Does it include writing? Patricia retired in 2011 after a successful career as a Chartered Accountant. Her first book Retirement, A New Adventure is full of ideas how to have an active and fulfilling retirement. Patricia delivers presentations at Retirement Seminars and Workshops put on by corporations and other organizations, exciting participants with co...