SUCCESSFUL BOOK AND ARTS FAIR IN SOUTH TRINIDAD

The Officials of the International Chamber of Writers and Artists [CIESART] - Trinidad and Tobago thank all persons who attended the Books and Art Fair, for their patronage.

We are extremely grateful for your wonderful comments in our Guest Book.

"Beautiful Layout"

"Great Authors and Artists"

"Very Impressive Book Fair."

"Well organized"

"Congratulations! You did an outstanding job."

We also thank Ricardo Cleghorn for providing us with lovely background music and making relevant announcements throughout the day.

THANKS TO Angie Ramsaroop FOR TAKING THESE LOVELY PICTURES AND FOR THE GREAT ALL-ROUND SUPPORT.

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Five-Star Reviews for No 1 Bestseller - Sweet Medley by Author Brenda Mohammed

 

SWEET MEDLEY: A POETIC JOY, published three days ago on 13th December 2020, topped the charts on Amazon to rank Bestserrler No 1 in Poetry about Love, and Women's Poetry.

The book also received five five-star reviews in three days.

Here is a five-star review from the Editor- Florabelle Lutchman.

"Sweet Medley-A Poetic Joy by Brenda Mohammed, as the name implies, is indeed a wonderful book of delightful poetry that is indeed a poetry reader’s joy.
There is a variety of topics, and each poem tells a story- a very interesting story. Once you start reading you can never put the book down.

The illustrations based on each story poem, add to the general theme of the actual poem. The author has dedicated this book – her thirty-third publication, to all her readers throughout the world.
She has also made mention of a few names in a special poem she compiled and she has included the poems of all those who wrote birthday tributes for her on 1st December 2020. Did you write a tribute? Well, read on to find yours.
In her Introduction, Farhana Sait had this to say, “This book carries an ocean of interesting poems from the author herself, and tributes to the author from worldwide dignitaries on her Birthday on December first. These tributes are treasures of love for Mrs. Brenda Mohammed, the Iron Lady.”
The brilliantly written Foreword by Dr. Vandita Dharni included, “The Book, ‘Sweet Medley: A Poetic Joy’ encapsulates a feeling of warmth, love, and compassion. The poet Brenda Mohammed, has inked her profound musings in this exquisite bouquet of verses. The poems are infused with nostalgia yet there is hope igniting the dark tunnel of life in all its manifestations.”
What wonderful words to describe this Poetry book and so very fitting.
I loved reading the poem entitled, ‘The Wonderful World of tomorrow’ which gives so much hope in its words.
“I look forward to the wonderful world of tomorrow,
One that’s free from disease and sorrow.
When you can move around without fear.”

Then there is the poem on Confidence.
“Confidence is to feel sure of yourself and abilities.
It’s a quiet inner knowledge of your capabilities.”
There are so many interesting and enticing poems that give so much hope to the reader. It is really difficult to itemize as the reader will fall in love with each, as it is easy to relate to the relevant theme of the poems.
I personally loved each one and could not stop reading, as the story told by each poem is so mesmerizing.
Rhyme and Rhythm can be seen all through in each poem and this gives added interest to the reader. The style and skill of the author are brilliant as she composes from multiple complex feelings of joy, love, pain, hurt, hope, and relaxation.
The poems are suitable for all ages, so this book will be a valuable present for both young and old, so get your copy today.

Here are the links:

Amazon US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QG1BVS8

Amazon India https://www.amazon.in/dp/B08QG1BVS8

Amazon Canada https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08QG1BVS8

Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08QG1BVS8

Amazon Spain https://www.amazon.es/dp/B08QG1BVS8

Amazon Australia https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B08QG1BVS8

Amazon Italy https://www.amazon.it/dp/B08QG1BVS8

Amazon Mexico https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B08QG1BVS8

All other countries http://Author.to/BCM786

 

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts Trinidad and Tobago is celebrating the courage, dedication, purity, and equality of its people.

There are two articles in this newsletter from The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture about Motivational Strips, Shiju H. Pallithazheth, Dr. Vishnu Pandya, Brenda Mohammed, Narendra Rajkumar, Arjune Teeluck and Florabelle Lutchman re The Gujarat Sahitya Academy Awards,

https://www.govserv.org/TT/Port-of-Spain/423554374351077/Ministry-of-Tourism%2C-Culture-and-the-Arts-Trinidad-%26-Tobago

Here are the articles for ease of reference:

ARTICLE 1

TRINIDAD AUTHOR MAKES WORLD HEADLINES. In spite of COVID 19 in 2020, Author Brenda Mohammed is pursuing her work in Literature. She made headlines in the Sunday Herald in Ethiopia on Sunday 6th September 2020. A full article about her was written by Alem Hailu, Chief Editor. You can read it at this link. https://www.press.et/english/?p=27061#

Here is the article: Author Brenda Mohammed was honoured with Prashamsh*th Pathr (Certificate of Honour) by the world’s most active writers’ forum ‘Motivational Strips’ and India Government’s premier literary institution ‘Gujarat Sahitya Akademi.’

Brenda Mohammed, a former bank manager, is a prominent writer and poet from Trinidad. She has been writing vivid literary genres from a very young age. She is today a role model to all her fellow writers having authored 27 books.

She has won several awards during her seven-year writing career from the USA, Oman, Peru, Kazakhstan, Seychelles, and India.

She has now created a bigger impact in literature after having won an International award of such stature from two gigantic literary institutions. Motivational Strips has writers from 163 countries and the monthly visitors to its page crosses 7.3 million. They had combined with the Indian Government’s ‘Gujarat Sahitya Akademi’ during India’s 74th Independence Day, to honour 350 poets and writers from 80 countries. This is the first time two world popular literary entities have merged to identify national and international talents.

The best of prominent world poets and writers were selected for the awards. The Founder of Motivational Strips, Shiju Shiju H. Pallithazheth has applauded Brenda Mohammed for bringing pride to Trinidad by making a mark in global Literature.

The Chairman of ‘Gujarat Sahitya Akademi’ Dr. Vishnu Pandya states, ‘this moment will remain historic in world literature.’ Author Brenda Mohammed continues to inspire the world readers by setting a benchmark in Global Literature. She is currently writing her 28th book.

Alem Hailu continues: A word with a famous author with meteoric rises. Hearing about the other award our former guest, Brenda Mohammed added to her bag I have emailed her about her feelings and new developments.

Herald: - You are achieving success after success. How do you describe your feelings?

Brenda: - Alem, While I feel elated with each success, I am still the same simple Brenda, who enjoys the simple things in life. I can only say that these successes motivate me to write more. To date, I have written 27 books and ten of them are bestsellers.

Herald: - Could you tell us the secret behind your success?

Brenda: - Alem, there is no secret to success. Many people have asked me this question and my answer has always been to keep focused in whatever you do, remain persistent, and never give up.

Herald: - What do you advise aspiring writers who dream to follow in your footsteps?

Brenda: - I advise them to read my book, ‘How to Write for Success.’ The five- star reviews I received for that book are many. In that book, I have stated in every chapter, how to be a successful writer. Many who have read it have benefited and are successful writers today.

Herald: - In the post-Covid-19 era, the order of things has changed. The same is true of authorship and readership. What can you say about this? How do you see books as a favorite pastime?

Brenda: - Yes. Life has changed. Many are turning to Literature because it has remained constant. I see an increase in writers and readers in the Literary forums, Motivational Strips, the world’s most active writers’ forum, which now has 7.3 million visitors a month and writers from 163 countries. Shiju H Shiju H. Pallithazheth is the Founder of Motivational Strips and I am Regional Director – Operations. As the Founder of How to Write for Success Literary forum, I have also seen a large increase in membership.

Herald: - Given your meteoric rise in the field of literature shall we expect a Noble prize? Brenda: Alem, I have not yet dreamt of such an achievement, but I leave that one for the Almighty if he so wills it.

The Ethiopian Herald September 6/2020 https://www.press.et/english/?p=27025

ARTICLE 2

BREAKING NEWS Two sisters, Brenda Mohammed, and Florabelle Lutchman are among the four Trinidad writers honoured by Gujarat Sahitya Academy, India’s Governmental Premier Institute in Literature, and Motivational Strips, the world’s most active writers’ forum. with 7,300,000 visitors monthly. Dr. Vishnu Pandya of Gujarat Sahitya Academy, and Shiju H Pallithazheth, Founder and President of the Literary Forum Motivational Strips, made the announcement on India’s Independence Day, 15th August 2020 via the Motivational Strips website, https://motivationalstrips.com/ and page https://www.facebook.com/groups/252154565336217 105 Indian writers and 245 international writers from 80 countries were honoured.

The four writers from Trinidad are:

1. Brenda Mohammed – multi-genre, award-winning, and bestselling author of 27 books, Founder of ‘How to Write for Success’ with 6200 plus members, and Regional Director- Operations, Motivational Strips. Brenda is also a poet, and published and co-authored three Poetry Anthologies with international authors for the prevention of suicide and against domestic violence. A Spark of Hope 1 and II, and Break the Silence topped the charts of Amazon to become bestsellers No 1.

2.Florabelle Lutchman – Poet, Former School Principal, Principal of the year 1999, and an Administrator in the Literary Forum ‘How to Write for Success’.

3.Narendra Rajkumarr – Poet, and former Administrator in the Literary Forum How to Write for Success.

4.Arjune Teeluck – Poet, Founder of the Literary group ‘Write’ with 5,900 members, and Administrator for Trinidad and Caribbean Literature in Motivational Strips Literary Forum. It is a moment of pride for Trinidad and Tobago for these nationals to receive such prestigious honours.

They are thankful to both Dr. Vishnu Pandya and Shiju H. Pallithazheth for this recognition.

CHAOTIC TIMES: POETRY VACCINE FOR COVID !9 - FREE NEW RELEASE/AMAZON BESTSELLER NO 1

#NEWRELEASE/ AMAZON BESTSELLER NO 1

CHAOTIC TIMES: POETRY VACCINE FOR COVID19 consists of poems composed by two sisters from Trinidad, Author Brenda Mohammed, and Author Florabelle Lutchman. The book will be a reminder for ourselves and for future generations to read what it was like in the year 2020. The poems within are also therapeutic for the suicidal, depressed, abused, and hopeless. The outstanding Foreword was written by Shiju H Pallithazheth, President and Founder of Motivational Strips. The beautiful cover design was by Motivational Strips, the world’s most active writers’ forum.
Now on AMAZON WITH THE KINDLE VERSION FREE TO DOWNLOAD.

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Read the brilliant Foreword by Shiju H Pallithazheth below.

FOREWORD

"He was the best singer of all times; he passed away yesterday...
Can’t believe that the princess of Spain succumbed to the virus last month..
The President has been tested positive...
The number of cases has gone up...
Dubai government takes health measures and opens up the nation to tourists...
Gosh...what chaos!
Well, I’m sure by now, all of you have got a brief idea of what I’m hinting at. Yes, the world has turned upside down all of a sudden. The mythical blood moon started showing its rays and doomsday rehearsal is going on. Are we all preparing ourselves for a final exit?
Nonsense!
We aren’t brain dead. We are still breathing. We are getting back to work. We are brave enough to walk amidst the corpses with a firm determination that as a human, we are blessed to keep hope and thoughts alive.
As prominent writers, Author Brenda Mohammed and Author Florabelle Lutchman relay hope, amusement, and awareness to millions of readers through this book titled ‘Chaotic Times.'
I would say that these two brainy authors have succeeded in letting their writers ink vaccinate our minds to open up and accept challenges during this pandemic. Every poem in ‘Chaotic Times’ reflects the need for saving strength to overcome challenges that may or may not arise during the corona war. Remember that we cannot afford to give up in this war. If you even think of doing so, remember that you are the only odd one, when the entire world is fighting against this big coward. Moreover, humans are well equipped and duly blessed.
They can trace even the unseen health pollutants with crystal clear diagnosis. It’s only a matter of time, Soon we will see the solution. Till then, let’s all read some melodic chimes in poetic treasure. It makes us wiser and more thoughtful during our lifetime. The poems signify historical moments that will remain in literary history.
Let’s all realise that, it’s time to be wiser and more informed. Reading this book would definitely give you amusement and at the same time open your eyes to some literary brilliance on the pandemic. Let me add a composition inspired by this book below.

Hatred on self will never be the remedy.
Pandemic times, an erratic comedy.
Don’t kill hope, to crown it as tragedy.
Let it be just another global malady.
It’s same as war and other things shady.
Be brave, prepared, and ready.
It can’t be worse than what it’s already.
Corona came to us when we were unready.
Now we're getting to face it and ready.
Life will resume and soon be steady.
Eco balancing makes life muddy.
Soon life will be sweet as candy.

So meanwhile, savour this literary candy - a wonderful and most promising book for pandemic times and beyond.

Brenda and Florabelle do know what the world needs at this juncture. Each poem In this literary treasure voices out poetic brilliance and assures us to keep our brows raising. Curiosity will keep you gripped to the pages. Amusement in them will keep you thrilled. Revelations of each poem will keep you informed...what more?
Flip the pages and start reading. ’Chaotic Times’ does have more to what my foreword says.
Happy reading!

Shiju H. Pallithazheth
* Author of Best Seller ‘Katashi Tales’
* Founder - Motivational Strips
* Co-President - World Nations Writers Union
* Executive President - Union Hispanomundial De Escritores
* Global Advisor - Lasosyasyon Lar Sans Frontyer (LLSF), Government of Seychelles