Think it, Write it, Publish it.
We help Caribbean Writers take their ideas from first draft to published.
Welcome to Books By LR!
Books by LR’s mission is to support Caribbean Authors with the preparation, packaging & publishing of their work. Our core value is to foster a space where authors can find support, advice and all the tools necessary to take their literature from idea to draft and then publishing. We believe every person has a story worth telling, and that you can carve yourself into history with the right tools and guidance.
Our focus is on filling the many voids in Caribbean literature on various topics and issues, specifically empowering Caribbean citizens to share their stories and their knowledge in their area(s) of expertise to increase the variety of Caribbean literature available to future generations. Through our wide variety of services, workshops, webinars and blog posts – we’re here to provide the strategies and support you need to put your book out into the world. Take a look at some of the authors we’ve worked with here.
Books by LR is thrilled to announce the “Write the Future” Book Publishing Grant Fellowship, a new initiative designed to empower first-time authors from Trinidad and Tobago to bring their stories to the world.
This fellowship supports emerging voices who are ready to transform their manuscripts into professionally published books, fiction or non-fiction, while retaining full creative ownership. Only ONE Fellow will be selected.
This corner of the internet is a Caribbean Writer’s hub for tips & tricks, writing support and up-to-date reporting of the latest events, workshops & releases happening in the Books by LR community.
Subscribe to learn more about the nuances of writing and publishing a book as a Caribbean author so that you’re always a couple of steps ahead.
The beauty of working with various authors through the self-publishing process is learning from so many perspectives.
Whether it is fiction or non-fiction, poetry or prose, educational or religious books, Books by LR has had the pleasure of supporting a wide variety of authors on their journey to publishing and has so much to offer to those intimidated by the writing process.
There are lots of ways we can help you along your writing journey. We offer Book Planning and Consultancy Services to guide first-time authors through planning, writing, editing and self-publishing their very first book.
Editing and self-publishing services are also available for authors looking to fine-tune their work and send it out into the world and much more.
Write. Reflect. Reconnect. | 6-Day Destination Writers’ Retreat
Escape to the lush mountains of Baños, Ecuador for 6 transformative days of creativity and calm. Let the waterfalls, hot springs, and peaceful energy inspire your words and renew your spirit. Sometimes, all your creativity needs is a change of scenery , a place where inspiration flows as freely as the waterfalls.
Join us for a 6-Day Destination Writers’ Retreat in the serene town of Baños, Ecuador, from August 5th–11th, 2026.
Meet Latoyaa Roberts B.A, M.Sc
Latoyaa Roberts-Thomas is the owner & lead consultant at Books by LR. She is a social entrepreneur, communications and development consultant and an avid traveller. She is a Member of the Artist Registry of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago as well as the Caribbean Creative Network and possesses a B.A in Communications Studies with Linguistics and International Relations (First Class Honours) and a M.Sc in Global Studies (Distinctions) from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine. After becoming a self-published author, Latoyaa has since assisted many other Caribbean authors with the preparing, packaging & publishing of their work through Books by LR. Learn more about Latoyaa here
The Tide Reclaims by Latoyaa Roberts
On the lush, storm-battered island of St. Gyles, where turquoise waves crash against eroding shores and age-old traditions collide with rising tides, two souls are drawn together by a shared mission—and an undeniable spark. The Tide Reclaims follows marine biologist Megan Rivera, who returns home after years abroad to find her childhood paradise crumbling under the weight of climate change. Partnering with James Hall, a passionate and reformed business tycoon, the couple spearheads the Blue Catalyst Initiative—a groundbreaking project blending renewable energy, sustainable fishing, coral restoration, and eco-tourism to breathe life back into the island’s endangered ecosystem and fragile economy… Read More
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Books by LR is a bespoke service that works with writers to bring their ideas into a published reality. Let’s help you create your story for the world to see.
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