GUYANESE author Geary Reid, a self-publisher and financer for 104 non-fiction books, of which the last 100 were written within 62 months, has been gaining the attention and recognition of reputable and international book-awarding institutions.
Originally from Mara, East Bank Berbice River, the now Kuru Kururu, Soesdyke-Linden Highway resident wrote his first four manuscripts between 2001 and 2003, but these manuscripts were not published because he did not have the necessary finances and also because he wanted to work on his academics.
“The financing of my 104 non-fiction books was done through the money that I and my family earned legally. Despite sending letters to many medium and large-scale organisations for sponsorship/donation, they did not provide financing for the books. Therefore, the Reid family had to use whatever resources they had to publish the books,” Reid shared in an interview with Pepperpot Magazine.
He didn’t mind the sacrifices because writing allowed him to express his views, wisdom, and life experiences to help people. “Through my writing, I am able to simplify some academic information where some ordinary people will not easily comprehend. Also, through writing, I get to help families and Christians to find strength in the things they are doing,” Reid said.
Some of his books also help to motivate people who need to find inner strength for the struggles they are facing, he noted.
“With my books, I feel satisfied when people read them and find answers to something they were trying to learn and understand for a long time. Some of my books will help people to improve their studies up to a Master’s level, so those people who purchase those books have found simple ways to complete their Diploma to Master’s level of studies.”
For too many years, Reid said, people struggled to learn certain essential things. However, through the books, it is intended that such ones have a better understanding of many things they need to know.
Since his first submission to Book-fest USA in February 2024, it was reported to him in April 2024 that he had the most books awarded in The BookFest Spring 2024. He gained two second-place awards for the books: Building Groups and Teams for Organisational Success, and Can Children Repay their Parents?
Further, he gained two third-place awards for: Converting Enemies Into Friends, and Maximising Schooling Opportunities; and two Honourable mentions for: Way Maker, Miracle Worker, and Divorce and Remarriage.
The awards he achieved through The Global Business and Authors’ Award – UK are: Speaker of the Year Award 2023, Business Consultant of the Year award 2023, Christian Leadership Award 2023 and Global Author’s Award for the year 2022.
Reid noted that some authors sometimes have challenges in generating more than one book within a year. They may not publish all of their manuscripts in a short time, and they may utilise the services of many publishing houses, including self-publishing and traditional publishing.
“However, after much research, I have found comfort in the professional service of ProofreadingServices.com. I have used this company to proofread and edit my 104 non-fiction books. In addition, this company has also done the covers of my entire collection of books, converted the manuscripts into EBooks and Paperback books, and prepared my marketing packages,” he shared.
Reid’s books are available in eBooks and paperback format so that readers can select an option of reading that best suits their lifestyle. The books are available on his Amazon page and further reading about the categories of his books are available on his website:
