Discover Books by Caribbean Authors
Stories, knowledge and experiences from across the Caribbean and its diaspora.
Explore books by independent Caribbean authors across fiction, children’s literature, memoir, faith, business, self-help and more.
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Featured Book
From Break to Breakthrough: My Journey from Fracture to Recovery
This powerful Christian memoir chronicles a journey through brokenness, healing, and spiritual restoration. Drawing on personal experiences and unwavering faith in God, the author shares how life’s deepest fractures can become the foundation for hope, resilience, and renewed purpose.
Author: Lona D. Isaacs
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Memorial Stones – Volume 2
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More Than Just A Payout: How Life Insurance Builds Security and Opportunity
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My Period Journal
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Navigating Self-Publishing Platforms: A Guide for Aspiring Authors
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Period Pain – A Simple Guide for Relief, 2nd Edition
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Plan. Publish. Promote.: Your Self-Publishing Companion Workbook
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Plan…Publish…Promote: Your Self-Publishing Companion Workbook (Ebook)
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Prayer and Bible Study Journal
$1,600.00
Are You a Local Author?
Put Your Book on the SPC Bookshelf
The SPC Bookshelf gives Caribbean authors another way to showcase their books and make them available to local readers, especially those without their own online store or who don’t want to manage individual book orders.
How It Works
1. Submit Your Book
Tell us about yourself and the books you’d like to list.
2. We Set Up Your Listing
SPC adds your book and author information to the Bookshelf.
3. Readers Shop
Readers discover and purchase your book through SPC.
4. SPC Handles the Order
SPC manages the customer order, packaging and related administration.
5. You Get Paid
You receive your portion of completed book sales according to the Bookshelf terms.
Simple Bookshelf Pricing
| Bookshelf setup | J$6,500 |
| Books included | Up to 2 |
| Each additional book | J$500 |
| SPC administrative fee | 20% of each sale |
The 20% fee on the retail price helps cover packaging materials, order administration and management of the SPC Bookshelf. Authors retain 80% of the applicable book sale proceeds, subject to the Bookshelf terms. These fees are only applicable to print books. eBooks can be showcased via an affiliate link.
Is the SPC Bookshelf Right for Your Book?
The Bookshelf is designed primarily for:
✓ Self-published and independent Caribbean authors
✓ Books relevant to Caribbean readers and communities
✓ Authors looking for a local online sales channel
✓ Authors who want additional visibility for their work
Submission does not guarantee acceptance; books are reviewed to ensure alignment.
eBook showcase only for authors outside of Jamaica.
Before You Apply
Have the following ready:
- Book cover
- Book title
- Book description
- Author bio
- Author photo
- Retail price
- Book category/genre
- ISBN (print books)
- Copies/inventory arrangements
- Contact and payment information
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FAQ
Where does SPC deliver?
Jamaica (island-wide) via Zipmail or Knutsford Express. eBook showcase is available for authors across the wider Caribbean and Diaspora via an affiliate link to their eBook retailer.
What payment methods are accepted?
Visa Debit/Credit Cards and Mastercard Debit/Credit Cards
How long will my order take?
We currently ship on Tuesdays and Fridays. Therefore, the delivery timeline depends on when you place the order and the shipping method you select.
Who can list a book?
We currently accept print books by local Jamaican self- or indie-published authors. eBook showcase is available for authors across the wider Caribbean and Diaspora via an affiliate link to their eBook retailer.
Do I have to be published by MPPSL?
No.
How does the 20% fee work?
The 20% fee is charged on the retail price of each print book sold.
How and when are authors paid?
Authors are paid monthly via direct deposit to their designated bank account for print book sales. Payments are processed by the 15th of each month for eligible book sales completed during the previous calendar month.
Only completed and cleared transactions are included in the monthly payout. Payments received through our payment provider are subject to a 24-hour clearance period, and transfers to SPC’s business bank account may take up to five (5) business days. Any transaction that has not cleared in time for the current payout will be included in the following month’s payment.
Authors receive 80% of the applicable print book sale proceeds, while SPC retains 20% to cover packaging and administrative expenses.
Who provides the book inventory?
Authors provide physical copies of their books for sale on the bookshelf. This means authors are responsible for purchasing author copies from Amazon (or wherever books are printed). No purchase is required for the eBook showcase.
Can I remove my book from the Bookshelf?
Yes. Authors can remove their books from the bookshelf at any time via written notice.