The Authorpreneur Secret$™ Podcast

C. Ruth Taylor

Inspiration and information to publish independently and dominate the field of Authorpreneurship. Join C. Ruth Taylor every Monday to discover the secrets to publish cost-effectively, leverage your book to transform millions of lives, create financial freedom, and leave a legacy with special focus on empowering Caribbean authors.

  1. Ep. 216: FAB Fitness Over 40 with Susan A. Muir + Podcast Break

    May 25

    Ep. 216: FAB Fitness Over 40 with Susan A. Muir + Podcast Break

    Are you over 40 and struggling with your fitness? Today’s podcast is just for you as we close out this season. Today we have Associate Professor Susan A. Muir, who is a university educator, researcher, and advocate for vibrant living. With an academic career spanning over two decades in computing—teaching topics from research methods to tech ethics—her primary research focuses on digital health. She co-designs technology-based interventions to increase physical activity and manage chronic diseases. Susan is the author of the Amazon bestseller “Fab Fitness Over 40: Live Well, Feel Good, Look Great.”  Her expertise fuels her personal mission: to live and promote what she calls an "AweMazing Life." Susan brings this mindset of active, inspired well-being directly to her community, having motivated friends, followers, and family to achieve their health and fitness goals. She is the 2025 winner of BambuSparks’ inaugural Legacy Publishing Prize valued at USD$3000. In 2022, she won the 30-day Rocket-Writing Competition, later renamed the Small Book Big Impact Competition in 2025, and she was also one of the winners in the fiction category. The winning fiction work is titled “The Naked Forest.” Susan's Contact Website: https://awemazinglife.com/ WhatsApp: +1 (876) 585-5835   Email: susan.a.muir@gmail.com Facebook: Susan A. Muir Books Mentioned Fab Fitness Over 40 by Susan Muir https://www.amazon.com/dp/9768354186 Authorpreneur Secret$ Blueprint by Dr. C. Ruth Taylor https://www.amazon.com/Authorpreneur-Secret-Blueprint-Research-Based-Profitable-ebook/dp/B0H1135H1F/ Authorpreneurship Resources Get the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Blueprint Slide Deck https://authorpreneursecrets.com/⁠blueprint Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of an 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 every 3-12months by creating profitable programs with their books.

    50 min
  2. Ep. 215: Delayed but Not Denied with Luchelle Marie Josiah

    May 18

    Ep. 215: Delayed but Not Denied with Luchelle Marie Josiah

    How do you handle seasons of delay? In this episode, we interview debut Guyanese author,Luchelle Marie Josiah about her book, “Delayed but Not Denied.” Luchelle was one of the winners of the Small Book… Big Impact Challenge in November 2025. Although Guyanese, she grew up in Trinidad and Tobago. Luchelle served as a church admin for more than twenty-six years and has led in both the Creative Arts Ministry and the Praise and Worship Ministry. She is a licensed Evangelist Missionary with the Church of God in Christ, Trinidad & Tobago Jurisdiction, reflecting her commitment to ministry and service. Books Mentioned Delayed but Not Denied by Luchelle Marie Josiah https://www.amazon.com/DELAYED-BUT-NOT-DENIED-Waiting-ebook/dp/B0GZ5L5SHJ/ From Calling to Completion by C. Ruth Taylor https://www.amazon.com/Calling-Completion-Leadership-Lessons-Doctoral-ebook/dp/B0GS9SP4BM/ Authorpreneur Secret$Blueprint by Dr. C. Ruth Taylor https://www.amazon.com/Authorpreneur-Secret-Blueprint-Research-Based-Profitable-ebook/dp/B0H1135H1F/ Authorpreneurship Resources Get the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Blueprint Slide Deck Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of an 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 every 3-12months by creating profitable programs with their books. About the Host Jamaican authorpreneur, Dr. 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. She 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.

    43 min
  3. Ep. 212: Dr. Ruth's ACTS Authorpreneurship Model for Author Success

    Apr 27

    Ep. 212: Dr. Ruth's ACTS Authorpreneurship Model for Author Success

    Are you struggling with low book sales and looking for an alternative way to measure your success as an author? Then Dr. C. Ruth Taylor’s ACTS authorpreneurship framework is just what you are looking for. In this episode, Dr. Ruth creatively breaks down her innovative approach to authorpreneurship, which emerged from a six-year study of her own authorpreneurship initiatives July 2018-2024. Stay tuned to find out what ACTS is and how you can implement your own ACTS pilot program. Ruth also discusses the latest in her authorpreneurship ventures. Authorpreneurship Resources Get the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Blueprint https://authorpreneursecrets.com/⁠ Book Mentioned – Now on Amazon From Calling to Completion by C. Ruth Taylor https://www.amazon.com/Calling-Completion-Leadership-Lessons-Doctoral-ebook/dp/B0GS9SP4BM/ Ruth’s Authorpreneurship Ventures Register for my Triple Treasure Celebration 2026: www.authorpreneursecrets.com/tripletreasure2026   BambuSparks’ Read Across Jamaica Book Drive https://bambusparks.com/bookdrive/   Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of an 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 every 3-12months by creating profitable programs with their books. About the Host Jamaican authorpreneur, Dr. 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. She 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.

    25 min
  4. Ep. 211: Draft2Digital's New Publishing Fees and Changes at Barnes and Noble

    Apr 20

    Ep. 211: Draft2Digital's New Publishing Fees and Changes at Barnes and Noble

    Publishing is changing, and with the advent of AI and AI farmed books flooding the market, the digital publishing platforms need to find solutions to help authors. In response to this problem, Draft2Digital will be charging account opening fees and an annual fee to keep your book on its platform. Barnes and Noble is putting a cap on the number of books you can publish on its platform and making it mandatory that print books must be priced at minimum at $14.99. Underperforming books will be removed. In this episode I share the changes and how this might impact myself, other Caribbean authors and other independent authors. I also discuss the latest in my authorpreneurship ventures. Authorpreneurship Resources Get the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Blueprint Slide deckhttps://authorpreneursecrets.com/⁠ Books Mentioned – Now on Amazon From Calling to Completion by C. Ruth Taylor https://www.amazon.com/Calling-Completion-Leadership-Lessons-Doctoral-ebook/dp/B0GS9SP4BM/ Keys to Win at Life by C. Ruth Taylor https://www.amazon.com/Keys-Win-Life-Proven-Challenges-ebook/dp/B01N5XEJLU Ruth’s Authorpreneurship Ventures Register for my Triple Treasure Celebration 2026: www.authorpreneursecrets.com/tripletreasure2026 Authorpreneur Secret$™ YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@authorpreneursecretsBambuSparks’ Read Across Jamaica Book Drive https://bambusparks.com/bookdrive/   Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of an 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 every 3-12 months by creating profitable programs with their books. About the Host Jamaican authorpreneur, Dr. 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. She 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
  5. Ep. 210: Writing Pet Inspired Books with Enrico Nunez and Family

    Apr 13

    Ep. 210: Writing Pet Inspired Books with Enrico Nunez and Family

    Have you ever written a book inspired by your pet? “Looking for Haven” by Enrico Nunez was inspired by hisfavorite pet, a dog named Victor, and other pets around him. In this episode, we share excerpts from the online book launch to find out more about Victor and the making of the book. We are encouraging you to support our Read Across JamaicaBook Drive by sponsoring 100 books to be sent to two parishes affected by Hurricane Melissa in 2025. This interview has me thinking about writing a book about thedogs we have had over the years. Enrico’s Contact Email: riconunez2001@yahoo.com Authorpreneurship Resources Get the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Blueprint https://authorpreneursecrets.com/⁠ Books Mentioned – Now on Amazon Looking for Haven by Enrico Nunez https://www.amazon.com/Looking-Haven-Enrico-Nunez/dp/9768354143/ From Calling to Completion by C. Ruth Taylor https://www.amazon.com/Calling-Completion-Leadership-Lessons-Doctoral-ebook/dp/B0GS9SP4BM/ Journeys by Sheril Morgan https://www.amazon.com/Journeys-21-Day-Devotional-Empowerment-Living-ebook/dp/B0GQPM9XFL/ Ruth’s Authorpreneurship Ventures Register for my Triple Treasure Celebration 2026: www.authorpreneursecrets.com/tripletreasure2026   BambuSparks’ Read Across Jamaica Book Drive https://bambusparks.com/bookdrive/   Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of an 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 every 3-12 months by creating profitable programs with their books. About the Host Jamaican authorpreneur, Dr. 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. She has published over 40 books, 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.

    46 min
  6. Ep. 209: Poetry and Mental Health: Exploring Healing through Poetry with Sheryl N. Garriques

    Apr 6

    Ep. 209: Poetry and Mental Health: Exploring Healing through Poetry with Sheryl N. Garriques

    When many people think of writing and healing, very often they think of journaling. However, poetry is just as effective. In today’s show, we explore the connection between mental health and poetry for healing. Bestselling Amazon author, Sheryl N. Garriques, recently published her debut book, “Love and Poetry: A Mental Health Journey of Healing.” Sheryl is a registered nurse, lecturer, mental health professional and advocate who blends professional expertise with lived experience to create a work that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. If you have ever loved deeply, hurt silently or searched for healing, this book was written for you. Sheryl has been building a movement called A Mentally Healthy You (AMHY). This book is part of that initiative as it also contains 31 mental health tips. Sheryl’s mantra is “There is no good health without good mental health.” Sheryl’s Contact: Instagram: A Mentally Healthy You Facebook: A Mentally Healthy You Email: amentallyhealthyyou@gmail.com   Authorpreneurship Resources Get the Authorpreneur Secret$™ Blueprint https://authorpreneursecrets.com/⁠ Books Mentioned – Now on Amazon Love and Poetry by Sheril N. Garriques https://www.amazon.com/Give-Birth-Yuh-Authenticity-Celebrate-ebook/dp/B0FXY4KKGX/ From Calling to Completion by C. Ruth Taylor https://www.amazon.com/Calling-Completion-Leadership-Lessons-Doctoral-ebook/dp/B0GS9SP4BM/ Ruth’s Authorpreneurship Ventures Register for my Triple Treasure Celebration 2026: www.authorpreneursecrets.com/tripletreasure2026 Podcast Mission: This podcast is part of an 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 every 3-12 months by creating profitable programs with their books. About the HostJamaican authorpreneur, Dr. 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. She has published over 40 books, 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.

    34 min

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Inspiration and information to publish independently and dominate the field of Authorpreneurship. Join C. Ruth Taylor every Monday to discover the secrets to publish cost-effectively, leverage your book to transform millions of lives, create financial freedom, and leave a legacy with special focus on empowering Caribbean authors.