Alfred Quinsay found his knack for writing novels in his early twenties. It started more like a script for a movie, but as the plot and characters developed, it turned into a novel. He completed his first book after about a year but decided not to get it published due to fear of embarrassment from peers. Being young and inexperienced, he also lacked the resources and connections at that time, so he thought it best to pursue other practical endeavors. For the next twenty years, he went after other goals and temporarily abandoned writing novels. He also became a CPA and earned an MBA degree.
During the intervening period, which he later called his “real-world education,” he worked in various industries. These industries included gold mining, logistics, manufacturing, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and education, among others. Immersed in different industries and working for both local and multinational companies, he saw power dynamics and unethical business practices. It was an eye-opener for him, and later on, he was able to make good use of those experiences and incorporate them into his work as a writer and business researcher.
After his stint in various industries, he became a university professor in 2010, teaching accounting and business subjects. As a professor, one of his important tasks was to conduct research for the school. There, he was able to enhance his writing skills and hone his critical thinking. One of his notable works in the university was co-authoring research in his field of business alongside more prominent senior researchers earlier in his academic career. This experience gave him the confidence that led to future research projects.
In 2012, he contemplated returning to writing contemporary novels depicting real-world experiences. Despite his demanding job, he completed his first official novel in 2014. This time, he made sure to submit it to a publisher. The first publisher he submitted his work to, rejected it. But he did not stop there, knowing that after twenty years, he wouldn’t let fear or embarrassment ruin his passion for writing. With his second submission to another publisher, he received an acceptance email after a few days.
From thereon, he didn’t look back and returned to writing books with more passion and resilience. He realized those years that may have seemed inactive in writing were actually “a gathering of enriching experiences” that honed him to be a better thinker and writer. They were never wasted but were more like preparation, according to him. With his solid experience in the corporate world, he wrote more than five books depicting real-world business scenarios that are very attention-grabbing. His latest book, Love is War, War is Love, offers a fresh perspective on romance, politics, and business.
His upcoming book, Lies of Influence, is set for release in January 2025. The theme delves into the dark side of the human psyche and finding the balance between altruism and wickedness. According to him, human nature is complex, whether in business, relationships, or politics. People do not respond well to either extreme; one cannot be too shrewd or clever without incurring resentment and fear and, eventually, being avoided. Conversely, one cannot be too good or nice, as this will make them prey to those with ulterior motives. Human nature is both devious and gullible at the same time, and this next project explores this theme and more.
Alfred Quinsay is an author, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Consultant, and completed his MBA in 2008. He has worked in various industries, including gold mining, logistics, Business Process Outsourcing, and education, among others. Having been immersed in different industries and working for both local and multinational companies, he witnessed power dynamics and unethical business practices. This exposure was an eye-opener for him, later allowing him to incorporate these experiences into his work as a writer and business researcher.
Published by: Martin De Juan
