Current Events
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.
Keep up to date with our current events here.
Past Events
The Tide Reclaims Book Launch (Barbados)
🌊✨ Official Book Launch Alert! ✨🌊
Join us in Barbados for the grand unveiling of The Tide Reclaims by Latoyaa Roberts 🇧🇧📚
📍 CARIFESTA XV Symposium
📅 Tuesday, August 26th 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 UWI Cave Hill Campus – The Art Gallery
Love, identity & Caribbean pride collide in this unforgettable story 💛🌴
📩 For more info: booksbylatoyaaroberts@gmail.com
CARIFESTA XV
🌍✨ From the Caribbean to Ecuador!
We are honoured to be part of CARIFESTA XV: Symposia this August, discussing Re-Scripting the Caribbean Canon Through Independent Publishing alongside incredible creatives. 🎙️
📅 Symposia: August 26 – UWI Cavehill Campus
The Tide Reclaims Book Launch | Tobago Channel 5:
Book Launch- The Tide Reclaims | Tobago Updates:
The Tide Reclaims TTT Interview:
Aqui con Kyna
Catch us on Aquí con Kyna (Special Edition in English) as we explore how tourism, art, and storytelling can unite cultures across borders. ❤️
📅 Aquí con Kyna: August 11 @ 7:00 PM (Live)
Youthopia- Career Fair & Resume Guidance Day
From publishing dreams to empowering small businesses!
I had the pleasure of showcasing Books by LR and LRTS Media and Business Solutions at the Youthopia Career Fair 2025 — helping aspiring authors bring their stories to life 
and guiding entrepreneurs in building impactful brands 
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Here’s to inspiring the next generation of storytellers, innovators, and leaders! 
The Tide Reclaims Book Launch
🌊✨ You’re officially invited! 📚
Join us for the Grand Book Launch of “The Tide Reclaims” by Books by LR 💫
🗓️ August 3rd, 2025
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Re:fresh’d Café, San Juan, Trinidad 🇹🇹
An evening of stories, connection & celebration 💙
Free Workshop on Book Translation
This FREE event helps authors who want to translate their books in other languages. June 9th 2024 (EST) at 10am-11am.
Free Fiction Writing Workshop
This FREE event is designed to help develop authors by providing guidance on their manuscript writing and improving the writing process. There is an OPTIONAL manuscript assessment service also offered for participants.
Date: May 19th 2024
Time: 10am-12 noon
First Caribbean Author Conference
This event is designed to help develop authors and provide them with the resources required to successfully self-publish in the Caribbean. If you’re an author or aspiring author, this is the place to be.
Date: April 23rd WORLD BOOK DAY
Time: 4-10 pm
Stand and Deliver, Bocas Lit Fest
Bocas’ signature open mic event is back and hosted by Jayron Remy! Mrs Latoyaa Roberts Thomas will share her work and offer a snapshot of work.
When: Sunday 28 April, 12.30 – 1.30 pm Where: Port of Spain Adult Library
Tropical Literature Creatives Interview with Latoyaa Roberts
Author Sip & Chat with Latoyaa Roberts, “Collection of Poems”
TWG Reading Fest 2.0- Nov 8th 2022
Copies of “Collection of Poems by Latoyaa Roberts will be on sale at The Tobago Writers Guild Christmas book sale at the Port Mall on:
- Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd December 2022
- Wednesday 21st & Thursday 22nd December 2022
See you there!
TWG Reading Fest 2.0- Nov 8th 2022
Sharjah International Book Fair– Nov 2nd-13th 2022
TWG Book Exhibition- OCT 22-26, 2022
Things to consider when choosing an editor by Latoyaa Roberts-Thomas: Webinar with Caribbean Books Foundation
NALIS’ First Time Author 2021 – Latoyaa Roberts
“How to Market your own Book” – by Latoyaa Roberts: Webinar with Caribbean Books Foundation
“Collection of Poems by Latoyaa Roberts”- The Virtual Book Tour
Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, Latoyaa Roberts found the inspiration to compose a disruptive piece titled “Collection of Poems”. Join the Virtual Book preview for a sneak peek into the book and special insights from Latoyaa Roberts and interact with well-known artists; Kleon Mc Pherson and Xavier Edwards, activist Cindy Andrews and illustrator Tomley Roberts. The event ran from November 23rd, 2020 to December 3rd, 2020. Tap the button below to view the recorded live sessions.
“Collection of Poems by Latoyaa Roberts” : Interview With Tobago Channel 5
Book Launch- “Collection of Poems by Latoyaa Roberts” : Interview With TTT
Books by Latoyaa Roberts 