BambuSparks Approved Publishing Services Providers
Editor-in-Chief,
Kethjoy Watson
Kethjoy is the founder of Withorn Publishing and the chief editor at BambuSparks.
She is widely read and not only edits but coaches you to make your book better. Kethjoy is the author of the book, “Safe with Me,” a contemporary romance novel.
Choose the type of editing needed (structural/developmental, copyediting or proofreading).
Review the editing guide first to understand the types of editing, then view rate sheet.
Non-Fiction Book Editor
Zoe Simpson, EdD
Zoe Simpson, EdD
Dr. Zoe Simpson has combined her training in education, psychology, theology, and management to fulfil the purpose for her life, and to help others identify, and fulfill purpose for their lives.
Her training in theology made way for her to serve as Director of Christian Education in the Missionary Church Association in Jamaica, write Sunday School literature for adults with the Caribbean Christian Publications, conduct Bible Study, and address topical issues within the ecumenical context.
As an educator, she is adept at editing, and providing guidance in the production of scholarly work.
Review the editing guide first to understand the types of editing, then view the rate sheet.
Fiction Book Editor
Sharma Taylor, PhD
Sharma Taylor, PhD
Dr. Sharma Taylor is a multiple award-winning, traditionally published author, corporate attorney, and the chief content/story editor for fiction books at BambuSparks.
Dr. Taylor teaches creative writing and conducts workshops in creative writing. She will make your stories better.
Dr. Taylor has been the recipient of the 2020 Wasafiri Queen Mary New Writing Prize, the 2020 Frank Collymore Literary Endowment Award and the 2019 Bocas Lit Fest’s Johnson and Amoy Achong Caribbean Writers Prize. She was shortlisted for the Commonwealth short story prize in 2021, 2018, 2020, and 2022.
Graphic Designer
Clavia Reid
Clavia and her husband, Richard, are founders of Vivid Concepts, a graphic design company.
Clavia is a trained graphic designer with over 20 years of experience in the industry.
She offers a wide range of services in book cover designing, graphic design, book formatting and publication designs (including brochure & magazine).
Website Developer
Collin Blake
Having a website elevates your brand and can help you to sell books and build a following easily. It is an essential piece of your professional authorship brand.
Collin is Microsoft certified and his company WebDevGo is ready to help you.
Collin created BambuSparks’ website and Ruth Taylor’s extramileja.com website.
Get Collin’s Author Website Checklist, view the packages. and contact him today!
Audiobook Narrator & Producer, Candace Barnes
Do you need a narrator for your non-fiction book or someone to master it to meet Audible (ACX) or Findaway specification?
Candace is the CEO of Bridgtek Communications. She has a great voice, is a podcaster and will ensure your book is professionally narrated and edited/mastered to international standards.
She narrated and produced Ruth’s bestselling audiobook, “Write and Retire Right.”
Candace also assists authors with promotional websites.
Publishing Coach, Patricia Lindsay Fletcher
Patricia Fletcher is the author of a historical fiction Caribbean book, “Hezekiah: Many Houses, One Life.”
She is a Certified Publishing Coach and serves as one of our Publishing Managers at BambuSparks. Patricia is multiskilled and works with both fiction and non-fiction authors.
She will expertly guide you through the publishing process to produce your bestselling book.
Publishing Coach
Tasharae Nicholson
Tasharae is the author of “Broken Silence” and “The Jezebelic Encounter.”
She is a certified Publishing Coach and the former Publishing Lead at BambuSparks.
She now serves as one of our Publishing Managers at BambuSparks. Tasharae is multiskilled and will expertly guide you through the publishing process to produce your bestselling book.
Publishing Coach
Marva Titley-Smith
Marva is the bestselling author of the book, “Time to Thrive” and co-author of the award-winning book, “She Writes for Him: 20 Black Voices of Wisdom.”
She is a certified Publishing Coach and the Digital Marketing Lead at BambuSparks.
She will help you gain the visibility and book sales you need as an author.
Helping authors to win & grow 90 feet tall with books.
Transforming the Caribbean and changing lives through authorship.
