MAR DE CRISTAL BARCELONA LITERARURE AWARD

 

MAR DE CRISTAL BARCELONA LITERATURE AWARD 

Brenda Mohammed has been nominated for the Mar De Cristal Barcelona 2024 in Literature by CIESART GLOBAL and its President. Lily Baylon. The Awards will be presented on 14th. and 15th.December 2024, in Spain. The awards consist of a crystal medal, a Diploma, and a document confirming the different awards by category.

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Brenda Mohammed from Trinidad and Tobago is a former Bank Manager who published 61 books in multiple genres and wrote a five-series screenplay for her sci-fi thriller Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka. Among her publications are 18 poetry books of enlightening poems.

Reviewers have compared her futuristic novel, Zeeka Chronicles, to Frankenstein, Twilight Zone, and Shakespeare’s plays, and some have said it is movie material. Brenda captured awards from Readers’ Favorite International, Author Academy Global Awards, and Readers’ Choice for this sci-fi thriller.

Brenda’s genres include memoirs, science fiction, romance, self-help, mystery thrillers, children’s books, psychological thrillers, Christian books, poetry, and poetry anthologies.

Her memoir ‘I Am Cancer Free’ also won an award for Health and Fitness in Readers’ Favorite International Awards 2018.

Barry Holmes Mysteries, a mystery fiction also won several awards. The book received a five-star review from Readers' Favorite International in September 2021. For this book, Brenda won the Culture, Literature, and Research [CLR] Award in India for Best Writer- Fantasy. On World Book Day in April 2023, the book received a certificate of recognition from The International Chamber of Writers and Artists [CIESART], Spain. In May 2024, Barry Holmes Mysteries was a finalist in the Independent Author Awards 2024 hosted by Literary Global Awards.

Her Romance stories are filled with humour, mystery, suspense, and unexpected endings.

The memoirs of her Life as a Banker and her Travel Memoirs are delightful.

Brenda was recently inspired to write Christian books and to date, she has published nine of them.

She loves to share her knowledge and wrote three books on How to Write for Success, and Self-Publishing tips for new and aspiring authors. How to Write for Success received a five-star review from Readers Favorite one month after its publication in December 2017. In August 2019 it topped all the books in the Non-Fiction category of Connections Emagazine Readers' Choice awards and won the gold medal in the category of non-fiction. It also placed second in all categories and won the silver medal. Brenda's romance novel, 'Stories People Love,' was the first-place winner in that contest and won the gold medal for placing first in all categories.

The merits of the book HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS were featured in a review in the Ethiopian Herald Sunday Edition on February 16th, 2020.

She won several literary awards in 45 countries - the USA, Peru, Kazakhstan, Seychelles, Nigeria, India, Romania, Argentina, Ukraine, Morocco, Philippines, Oman, Hong Kong, Portugal, Uruguay, Indonesia, Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, Switzerland, Italy, Sri Lanka, Austria, Russia, Germany, Syria, Portugal, Czech Republic, Hungary, Chile, Egypt, Honduras, Mexico, Pakistan, Cuba, China, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Columbia, Ecuador, Bosnia, Japan, Greece, Trinidad and Tobago, and the UK.

Brenda also received several awards from CIESART Spain. In 2024 she was honoured with the PLATO AWARD The values highlighted by PLATO are Wisdom, Temperance, Courage, Justice, and more, and the Dante Alighieri Award for active cultural management. 

CIESART GLOBAL nominated her for the Mar De Cristal

 Barcelona Award in Literature in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Brenda and her family have travelled extensively throughout the world.

She has conducted book signings, hosted Book Fairs in Trinidad and Tobago, and donated books to schools, libraries, and churches.

She is an advocate for Peace, Suicide Prevention, and Against Domestic Violence.

She is the Founder of the Facebook Forum, ‘How to Write for Success Literary Network,’ and National President for Trinidad and Tobago for:

1.       International Chamber of Writers and Artists [CIESART] - Spain,

2.       Unión Hispanomundial de Escritores - Peru.

3.       The Global Federation of Leadership and High Intelligence A.C. - Mexico.

Brenda is also a Peace Ambassador for the Iqra Foundation of India.

NATIONAL WINNER OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

 

RAISING THE FLAG FOR TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

I thank Nermin Delić and MiliDueli for this National Prize for Trinidad and Tobago.

Participating in the biggest poetry contest with 711 authors from 104 countries was a great pleasure.

Thank you Nermin Delic for this great opportunity to represent Trinidad and Tobago.

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MAGAZINE 2022 - 2023 CIESART TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

Greetings to all!

In this Issue of our Magazine for CIESART – TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO we will inform you of all the projects undertaken during the course of the year 2022 – 2023.

Our first project was an International Anthology – CREATING A BETTER WORLD. 68 poets from countries all over the world participated.

We dedicated that anthology to the memory of the great Trinidadian writer and Nobel Prize Winner 2001 – Sir Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul - Nobel Laureate.

The book was a No. 1 hot new release one day after it was published, and an Amazon No 1 bestseller in Poetries and Anthologies. The Kindle Version was given free to readers, but Amazon advised that they have sole discretion on price, and they have since changed the price to 0.99 cents.

We received tremendous support from the How to Write for Success Literary Network of which Brenda Mohammed is the Founder, and Florabelle Lutchman, a Chief Literary Ambassador.

The Foreword was written by Dr. Vandita Dharni, the Chief Literary Ambassador for India, of the How to Write for Success Literary Network, that has always been dedicated to the promotion of Peace, Love, and Humanity, with sub-forums for Poems for Suicide Prevention, and Poems Against Domestic Violence.

Anganie Ramsaroop, Director General, was the  Editor,

and Brenda Mohammed published the book.

Certificates were distributed by CIESART – SPAIN  to all participants.

Earlier this year, HTWFSLN published an Anthology titled PEACE BEGINS WITH US. The Foreword was written by Dr. Lovelyn P. Eyo who is a Peace Ambassador and Continental Director of CIESART, and Chief Advisor to HTWFSLN.  It was a No. 1 bestseller, as were all previous anthologies.

The Forum had previously also published two Anthologies with poems against Domestic Violence, and two with poems for Prevention of Suicide.

Another of our major projects was a National Book and Arts Fair in South Trinidad in January 2023 to promote literacy. It was well patronized by authors, artists, and book and art lovers. You can read all about it in a later article.

We paid a visit to an animal sanctuary where abandoned animals – cats, dogs, and horses are rescued, and where animals and the environment are given top priority. The owner of the sanctuary is Kathryn Cleghorn, a School Vice Principal and sister of Dr. Farley Cleghorn, who was a nominee for the SEA Crystal award in Spain, and a winner in the Gabriella Award in Chile. You can also read about this project in the next few pages.

You will also read a delightful combination of articles and poems on peace, love, and humanity by Florabelle Lutchman, with artistic illustrations by Rhonda Cleghorn, a nurse and artist.

This Magazine was designed, compiled, and published by the President, Brenda Mohammed, to showcase all our projects for the wider community.

The International Chamber of Writers and Artists - CIESART - SPAIN.  invites all Writers; Poets or Cultural Managers from all over the world to be part of their organization. Every year in January you can request your application form, fill it out and send it, to request your membership number from CIESART in Spain between the hours of 9.00 am to 15.00 pm. to WhatsApp number +34 642 13 18 08. It will be a pleasure to welcome you into the global organization

Brenda Mohammed – President – CIESART- TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

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HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS THREE BOOK SERIES  BY BRENDA MOHAMMED

Writing and Publishing a book is the dream of every new and aspiring author. Author Brenda Mohammed, who self-published 55 books, has created this series for just that purpose.
HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS – VOLUME ONE, received a five-star review from Readers Favorite one month after it was published in December 2017.
In August 2019, it topped all the books in the Non-Fiction category of Connections Emagazine Readers' Choice awards and won the gold medal in the category of non-fiction. It also placed second in all categories and won the silver medal. The merits of the book HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS were featured in a review in the Ethiopian Herald Sunday Edition on February 16th, 2020.
HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS - VOLUME TWO written by Author Brenda Mohammed is meant to help new and aspiring authors fulfill their dream of writing a book.
While Volume One focused on general aspects of writing for success, Volume Two is not only on publishing, and marketing, but on writing characters, writing for kids, memoirs, and fiction.
SELF PUBLISHING TIPS is a simple writing and publishing guide for new and aspiring authors who want to be independent and learn the art of self-publishing.
The book is useful for new, as well as seasoned writers.
All three books should be in a writer’s library.

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TRINIDADIAN AUTHOR FEATURED IN EXILIO BINATIONAL NEWSPAPER IN NEW YORK AND MEXICO

Seven poems written by Brenda Mohammed of Trinidad and Tobago were published by the EXILO binational newspaper for New York and Mexico, by columnist Marcia Batista Ramos, a Bolivian poet.

https://exilio.mx/cultura/item/17423-seite-poemas-de-brenda-mohammed

Here is the news report:

Brenda Mohammed is an award-winning and bestselling author who has published 53 books.

She is the founder of How to Write for Success Literary Network, President of the International Chamber of Writers and Artists [CIESART] Trinidad and Tobago, and President of the Hispanic World Writers Union - Trinidad and Tobago

Here is a sample of her work:

 TAKE ONE DAY AT A TIME

 We all feel a little depressed sometimes.

But let's learn to take one day at a time.

Life is truly a maze of ups and downs.

The choices we make will eliminate the frown.

When we set our goals a little too high,

Disappointment can make us cry.

Keep doing your best and don't worry.

Let life unfold for you, it is your story.

Some days the sun will shine brightly.

On other days it can rain very hard.

What does it matter if things go wrong?

Never let it stop you from staying strong.

Things cannot always go well.

The black dots are dotted among the bright ones.

Don't let anyone make you feel less

You are a child of God and truly blessed.

 ***

WHAT LOVE IS NOT

 Love is not a whirlwind of words describing sensual emotions.

Love is not something temporary; it is a deep devotion.

The feelings that love provokes are not superficial.

They penetrate the heart with each beat.

Marriage is an equal partnership and an intimate union.

It is a legal contract between a man and a woman.

Unite their lives legally, financially and emotionally.

Love is the main factor that unites them for sure.

Nobody is perfect, and nobody is better than the other.

When there are minor disagreements, don't run away with someone else.

Simple words like "Thank you" and "I'm sorry" mean a lot.

Pay attention to what your loved one has to say; Give it a shot.

Lies and broken promises should never be the norm.

Such deceit and selfish acts only raise a storm.

Love needs work from both partners to grow.

Remember the proverb: "We reap what we sow."

 ***

 ROSES ARE RED, VIOLETS ARE BLUE

 On the train that day he looked,

As he wrote in his autograph book,

"Roses are red, violets are blue.

Sugar is sweet, but not as sweet as you.

Years later, he stopped when he heard that song.

Thinking of him and wondering what went wrong.

He left the world, and she wondered aloud.

What would have happened if he had not gone abroad?

They were high school kids when they met on the train.

She remembered the day they ran from the rain.

They traveled in groups and glimpsed each other.

On graduation day, he received his love letter.

He was going abroad to continue his education.

He wished that she could join him there on a vacation.

But she had other plans and tore up her letter.

He embarked on a lucrative career and a bright future.

He didn't give up and came back when he was qualified.

To her surprise, he proposed to her and she was mortified.

She was already engaged to be married and it broke her heart.

When she told him, he saw it in her eyes as she broke down.

Years later he saw her again with his wife.

He said he wanted to tell her everything about his life.

After spending more than an hour in his office talking.

She politely told him that she had another appointment waiting.

 ***

 PASSION

 Passion is a strong and uncontrollable emotion.

It is described as a very strong inclination,

Towards an activity that you love and are attracted to.

You can be passionate in everything you do.

Passion is usually related to a romantic feeling.

Strong emotions of love can make you reel.

When feelings for someone become very intense.

Obsessive passion can infuriate you.

For me, a loving home is the number one priority.

Success would mean nothing without family.

Literature and travel also fill me with passion.

So too, music and art give me fuel for action.

The love and passion that Christ felt for humanity,

He made him suffer and die so enormously.

There are numerous ways to describe passion.

It is an impulse to do what you love with a solid conviction.

 ***

 A FUN RITUAL

 It's a family fun ritual every sunrise,

As you wake up to the birdsong outside.

The swaying of the branches in the breeze,

That miserable alarm clock does not please.

You run downstairs to the kitchen sink,

For water to prepare your favorite morning drink.

The addictive smell opens your eyes to a new day.

A brimming cup makes you happy and joyful.

Without it, you cannot survive the tasks of the day,

At a time when you are required to wear masks.

Every sip adds energy to everything you do.

People all over the world also love that drink.

 

***

 

DO NOT BE DECEIVED BY OTHERS

 

Some people are easily fooled by the opinions of others.

Unable to think for themselves, they cause more trouble.

They blindly follow others and do everything they say.

Without verifying facts, for falsehoods, they fall prey.

Peace begins with each one of us and our behavior.

First, do everything you can to help solve the problem.

Be brave, stand up for the truth. and not constant friction.

Walk away if something doesn't seem right in a situation.

Listening to falsehoods and tolerating wrongdoing,

It will cause breaks in relationships and bad interactions.

God blessed each of us with a mind of our own.

We will have to answer to him on the throne of judgment.

 ***

 LET'S MAKE A BETTER WORLD

 Crime, abuse, environmental pollution,

Lack of love for our brothers and sisters,

Selfishness, anger, jealousy and greed,

It will continue to produce bad seed.

Elimination of these contaminants must be our goal.

In our ultimate goal of making a better world.

The change must start with each one of us.

It must start deep in our hearts.

Parents should take the leadership role,

Our children are the future of the world.

Guide them on the right path.

And protect them from straying.

 *Copyright @Brenda Mohamed

 

READERS' FAVORITE FIVE-STAR REVIEW FOR BARRY HOLMES MYSTERIES

 

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Barry Holmes Mysteries

"Reviewed By Peggy Jo Wipf for Readers' Favorite

Barry Holmes Mysteries: Tales of Mysterious Disappearances by Brenda Mohammed combines three intriguing mystery thrillers. When Barry Holmes realizes that he is not good enough for Crystal's father, he leaves the Caribbean Islands. Five years later, she desperately needs his help finding her daughter. Through this act of love,

Barry finds a new career and family. He then becomes the head detective; he faces unusual and baffling cases that stump other detectives. Honesty, trust, and intuition are his motto.

Barry doesn't assume the obvious suspect is the criminal and digs deeper until the truth comes to light. The first story, The Gift of Love, was my favorite. How will he find a child that everyone claims is non-existent when the mother insists she was abducted?

This was three months after she was in a coma with head injuries.

Brenda Mohammed is a refreshing author that brings out the best in her characters. Barry Holmes Mysteries includes three short stories that introduce Barry and his skills in deductive reasoning.

I found the stories simple, but the plots unusual. From the beginning, the author seizes the reader's interest and draws you into the lives of her characters and the beautiful Caribbean Islands.

Each story holds all the elements of a good mystery novel; well-rounded characters, a solid plot, and twists that unfold as the crimes are solved.

The author is known for her diverse interests and writing abilities, which come out in her stories.

I enjoyed reading this book and look forward to any other Barry Holmes mysteries."

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THE MIAMI BOOK FAIR

 

THE MIAMI BOOK FAIR

The Miami Book Fair 2018 was a festival of literary arts.

Over 300 renowned authors arranged to take part.

In an exhibition of valuable literature collection,

In individual pavilions in a weeklong celebration.

Millions of books in multiple languages could be found

With book signings and musical entertainment all around.

Thousands of book lovers flocked to downtown Miami,

For the event hosted in Miami Dade County.

Award winning books were displayed in a booth

By the Readers Favorite International group.

My books among others were sold to worldwide charities.

A great way for us authors to give back to the communities.

It was quite an occasion for authors to meet book sellers,

Major publishing houses, and foreign publishers.

In this International Festival of Authors and activity,

Promoting reading and awareness of literacy.

Many authors gave away books for free.

They were not concerned with collecting money.

Getting great book reviews is more fun.

And prove to be valuable in the long run.

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TRIP TO NEW YORK, LONDON, SWITZERLAND, AND FRANCE

 

Our trip to New York, London, Switzerland, and France will remain forever etched in our memories.

View the video and get the book TRAVEL MEMOIRS WITH PICTURES  to read of our many other family trips and adventures.

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THE LEANING TOWER OF PISA

 

Pisa is a city in the Tuscany region of Central Italy straddling the Arno just before it empties into the Ligurian Sea. 

It is the capital city of the Province of Pisa.

My family and I visited Pisa in 2009.

My husband is standing holding his hands out.

Get my book Travel Memoirs with Pictures to read much more and see many places we have visited.

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A Dreamy Coffee Table Book of Travels

 

TRAVEL MEMOIRS WITH PICTURES: EXPLORING THE WORLD is a Dreamy Coffee Table Book to Inspire Your Summer Travels.
‘To where should we travel?’ is the number one question on everyone’s mind.
After many long months of lockdown without the opportunity to discover and explore new places, this book written by Author Brenda Mohammed can help you decide on destinations both near and far.
Travel Memoirs with Pictures: Exploring the World is a beautifully illustrated picture book filled with reflections of the author's travels around the world.
In this pictorial travel book of the author's priceless memories, she describes places visited and the wonderful times she and her family had on their tourist trips.
The book is great to read while on a vacation or for some travel inspiration.

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MADRID, SPAIN

We flew with Iberia airlines to Madrid from Barcelona.

Stayed in the lovely city at Hotel Senator Espana Spa.

Visited a queen’s famous palace Plaza de la Almudena.

Toured the Santa Maria La Real Cathedral before dinner.

We visited several souvenir shops to buy gifts for the family.

Took an Express train to Toledo, a town famous for Spanish jewelry.

We watched as a guy made beautiful Damascene necklaces.

Purchased a few to give as gifts to friends and relatives.

Dinner that night at Cortes Ingles was delicious and satisfying.

Next day visited the Museum of Art to view beautiful paintings.

Life-like art by renowned artists lined the walls of the Museum.

Bought copies of masterpieces for framing in our homes.

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MAKE YOUR DREAMS TO BE A WRITER COME TRUE

A  multi-award-winning and best-selling author herself, Brenda Mohammed shows how you can achieve recognition in an author's world and become successful.

She shows you how to become a best-selling author and an award-winning author.

The books teach skills to achieve your dreams and goals.

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VOLUME ONE

VOLUME TWO

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