Friday, 21 August 2026

WRITERS, POETS, AND ARTISTS ENTER THE WORLD LAUREATE AWARDS 2026

 



CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE WORLD NOBLE LAUREATE  AWARDS 2026

We are the National Award Committee for the Trinidad and Tobago 

Chapter of The World Noble Laureate Award 2026.

FOUNDER: Zlatan Demirovic of Phoenix, Arizona

PRESIDENT: Shikdar Mohammed Kibriah of Sylhet, Bangladesh

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO CHAPTER

President: Brenda Mohammed

Prose Specialist: Fiona Gobin

Poetry Specialist: Florabelle Lutchman

Visual Artist Specialist: Rashiff Mohammed

This is a call for immediate submissions from authors, poets, and 

artists from Trinidad and Tobago only.

Please watch the video that gives full details:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Wo8l1iE4hn8
 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF LITERATURE: PROSE:

NAME:  

COUNTRY: 

CATEGORY: 

EMAIL: 

TELEPHONE: 

WEBSITE: 

1. A short bio of not more than 300 words.

2. Your published books and review links.

3. Awards and Honours

4. Literary and Cultural Functions and Memberships

5. Links to Personal Interviews and Articles

6. Other Relevant Achievements

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF LITERATURE: POETRY

NAME:  

COUNTRY: 

CATEGORY: 

EMAIL: 

TELEPHONE: 

WEBSITE: 

1. A short bio of not more than 300 words

2. Individual poems or a body of works

3. Awards and Honours

4. Literary and Cultural Functions and Memberships

5. Links to Personal Interviews and Articles

6. Other Relevant Achievements

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF VISUAL ARTS

NAME:  

COUNTRY: 

CATEGORY: 

EMAIL: 

TELEPHONE: 

WEBSITE: 

1. A short bio of not more than 300 words

2. An Art Portfolio

3. Awards and Honours

4. References supporting your artistic career

5.      List of exhibitions

5. Links to Personal Interviews and Articles

6. Other Relevant Achievements

CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS:  OCTOBER 31st. 2026

Send your submissions to  howtowriteforsuccess@gmail.com

BMohammed

PRESIDENT: National Award Committee Trinidad and Tobago

Important Notice

• Applicants from other countries should submit their works through the National Award Committee (NAC) of their country whenever one has been established.

Official information: https://thenoblelaureateaward.org 



Monday, 17 August 2026

FROM ZOMBIE STORY TO HOLLYWOOD SCREENPLAY SUCCESS

 



FROM ZOMBIE STORY TO HOLLYWOOD SCREENPLAY SUCCESS

The video contains images of the story of ZEEKA AND THE ZOMBIES II, written by multi-award-winning author of 68 books, Brenda Mohammed. The Journey from novel to Screenplay Finalist in the 13Horror.com Film and Screenplay Contest.

ZEEKA AND THE ZOMBIES II, a gripping sci-fi horror novel, was adapted into a four-series screenplay and was selected as a finalist in the 13Horror-com Film & Screenplay Contest 2025.
The futuristic sci-fi horror thriller written by Trinidadian Brenda Mohammed was selected among the top 25% of entries.

The feature-length screenplay based on this novel was praised by judges for its genre-defying fusion of futuristic sci-fi, Caribbean folklore, and dark fantasy, set in a vividly imagined 2036 Caribbean Island.
Andrew Hannon, the Contest Director and one of the Hollywood judges, commended the screenplay for its complex narrative, emotional depth, and cinematic horror, highlighting standout moments such as the Carnival massacre, the twist involving Chief of Police Bill Grady, and the poignant revelation of Zeeka's hidden humanity.
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Tuesday, 11 August 2026

A DEEPLY MORAL TALE ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF REDEMPTION FOR THE LOST

 


A DEEPLY MORAL TALE ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF REDEMPTION FOR THE LOST

I did not choose writing as my career. It happened by chance.

I was a successful banker, and after I retired from banking, I moved on to insurance, where I also excelled. I qualified for the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table six times in a row and had the privilege to attend MDRT Conferences abroad. Those opportunities broadened my knowledge in new areas, which prepared me for writing.

My writing journey began after my bout with cancer. I wrote I Am Cancer Free and self-published it in June 2013, eight years after my near-death experience with cancer. I wrote that book to tell people suffering from that disease that cancer does not have to be a death sentence. That book [my first] was the winner of the McGrath House Indie Book Awards in the category Non-Fiction in September 2016. It received a five-star review and five-star seal from Readers Favorite in 2017, and won an award in the Readers’ Favorite International Awards in Miami in 2018.

I wrote four memoirs about my life as a banker, retirement, travel, and a spiritual one, before trying my hand at fiction.

I tried fiction because of something that my brother said to me in one of his letters prior to his death. He wrote in reference to my book, ‘My Life as a Banker: A Life Worth Living,”

“Your book makes very pleasant reading, and your literary expression is superb and easy to follow. You have an excellent talent, and I think you should follow up on a leisurely basis by publishing a book of short stories. With fiction, you will have greater opportunity to use your imagination and your undoubted descriptive ability. You used the word “fantasize” to create a situation. This is an outstanding quality, which you should continue to use because it is imagination, which disposes of everything, coming from within you. It creates beauty, justice, and happiness, which are everything in this world.”

After the devastating effects of the zika virus pandemic in 2016, the idea came to me. It was purely my imagination.

 An idea for a science fiction series came to me, and in February 2016, I published ZEEKA AND THE ZOMBIES: REVENGE OF ZEEKA BOOK I.

Within a few months, I released ZEEKA’S CHILD BOOK 2 and ZEEKA RETURNS BOOK 3.

 I had compiled the first three books into a trilogy called REVENGE OF ZEEKA: HORROR TRILOGY. In September 2016, I submitted the trilogy to Readers Favorite for a free review. The book received a five-star review and a five-star seal.

I thought that I had ended the story.

 But in the middle of the night, I awoke, and Zeeka spoke to me, telling me that I was not finished.

He said he wanted to return as a ghost to beg Steven's forgiveness.

As a devoted Christian, I believe in forgiveness.

I believe that God created each of us and that there is good in each one. I brushed it off several times before I finally wrote ZEEKA'S GHOST.

Then Number Nine started to bother me.

He wanted to tell the world that he was human, so I wrote RESURRECTION. It sounds crazy, but it is the truth.

 I combined all five episodes into another book, ZEEKA CHRONICLES, which also received a five-star award from Readers' Favorite International and won a bronze medal at the awards ceremony I attended in Miami. I won two awards that night: one for ZEEKA CHRONICLES, and the other for I AM CANCER FREE.

In early 2025, I adapted ZEEKA CHRONICLES into a screenplay with all five episodes. I submitted it a few times to movie agents, and I was told by an agent that it was too big. It was 150 pages, and I should reduce it to 120 pages.

I had a difficult time choosing which episode to delete. It hurt me, but I decided to delete ZEEKA’s GHOST.

That is how the Screenplay for ZEEKA AND THE ZOMBIES II was born.

 ZEEKA AND THE ZOMBIES II contains four episodes.

 ZEEKA AND THE ZOMBIES I

ZEEKA’S CHILD

ZEEKA RETURNS

RESURRECTION

 The screenplay was a finalist in the Horror.com Film & Screenplay Contest in September 2025. It placed in the top 25% of all entries.

I then proceeded to publish a book for ZEEKA AND THE ZOMBIES II in October 2025.

 My Christian faith and belief in forgiveness are the very foundation of Zeeka's story.

It is not just a thrilling sci-fi horror, but a deeply moral tale about the possibility of redemption, even for those who seem lost.

The moral of the story is that GOOD ALWAYS TRIUMPHS OVER EVIL.

There are three things readers can learn from the book.

 Courage can emerge from vulnerability: Steven's transformation from victim to hero shows how someone who begins in a position of danger can eventually become the person others depend on.

 Technology can serve both creation and destruction: The futuristic weapons, heroic robots, miracle healing machines, and weaponized zombies create an interesting contrast.

 Good always triumphs over evil. Master Zeeka's hidden humanity and Number Nine's unexpected situation give the story room to explore compassion, identity, and redemption alongside the horror.

 BRENDA MOHAMMED

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Saturday, 8 August 2026

TORN BETWEEN HER FATHER'S DYING WISH AND HER TRUE LOVE

 


THE GIFT OF LOVE was adapted into a screenplay and was selected in the Quarterfinals of Stage 32 + DramaBox Screenwriting Competition in April 2026.
In THE GIFT OF LOVE, Love, mystery, and resilience intertwine in a captivating tale set against the vibrant backdrop of a Caribbean island, where Crystal Rice is torn between fulfilling her dying father’s wish for her to marry Peter Paton, the son of his wealthy friend, and her undying love for her boyfriend, Barry Holmes.
Set on a lovely Caribbean island, The Gift of Love is filled with suspense and mystery,
Why was her daughter, Lauren, kidnapped, and by whom?
Only one man is willing to investigate her daughter’s disappearance.
Who is he?
What was The Gift of Love, and who was the recipient?
The Book is an exciting prequel to a mystery/detective series, Barry Holmes Investigates.
The book is available on Amazon. CLICK HERE

Tuesday, 4 August 2026

GET ZEEKA'S GHOST FREE

 

Friends, here is a great opportunity for lovers of ghost and horror

stories.

Author Brenda Mohammed, a multi-award-winning author who has

published 68 books, is offering the fourth book in the REVENGE OF

ZEEKA SERIES free of charge if you join her mailing list on her

website.

BOOK DESCRIPTION:

Zeeka's Ghost is the fourth book in the Revenge of Zeeka five-book

horror series.

It is also the fourth book in the five-book series Zeeka Chronicles,

which has been adapted into a screenplay for the cinema.

A strong wind throws down Zeeka’s urn; it falls and breaks, and his

ashes scatter in Steven’s study, and Zeeka’s ghost appears to Dr.

Steven Sharpe, whom Zeeka had kidnapped as a child.

The ghost begs for forgiveness from Steven and saves Mandy,

Steven’s wife, from dangerous kidnappers.

Can dead people return to Earth to make amends?

Read the book to find out more.

Click this link to download your copy.

Tuesday, 28 July 2026

A THRILLING JOURNEY THROUGH TALES OF KIDNAPPING AND MYSTERY

 


THREE MYSTERIES. THREE DISAPPEARANCES. ONE UNFORGETTABLE CARIBBEAN RIDE.

This three-book mystery series is a thrilling journey through tales of kidnapping, mysterious disappearances, and the resilience of love. Set against the vibrant backdrop of a Caribbean island, each story blends suspense with emotional depth, keeping readers hooked until the very end.

Together, these three captivating tales showcase the author’s talent for weaving love, humour, and suspense into unforgettable mysteries. Fans of Caribbean settings, psychological intrigue, and unexpected endings will find this series impossible to put down.

 THE GIFT OF LOVE introduces Barry as an amateur detective. The Gift of Love has been adapted into a screenplay for a movie and was a quarterfinalist in the Stage 32 and Drama Box Screenwriting contest in April 2026. Love, mystery, and resilience intertwine in The Gift of Love, a captivating tale set against the vibrant backdrop of a Caribbean island, where Crystal Rice is torn between fulfilling her dying father’s wish for her to marry Peter Paton, the son of his wealthy friend, and her undying love for her boyfriend, Barry Holmes. Barry, her first love, becomes her ally in the search for her lost daughter, showcasing courage and determination. THE AXE MURDERER is well written in the author's humorous style. Barry faced many obstacles in identifying the real perpetrator, as others fit the profile. Readers are taken on a rollercoaster ride to capture the real culprit. The end is surprising. WHAT HAPPENED TO MARY LOO revolves around the bizarre disappearance of a businessman's wife immediately after the lockdown for the coronavirus pandemic is lifted. Did she really disappear? BARRY HOLMES MYSTERIES contains all three stories. Here are reasons why this book should be in your library.

  1. BARRY HOLMES MYSTERIES received a five-star review from Readers' Favorite International in September 2021.
  2. The Author won the Culture, Literature, and Research [CLR] Award in India for Best Writer-Fantasy for this book.
  3. On World Book Day in April 2023, the book received a certificate of recognition from The International Chamber of Writers and Artists [CIESART], Spain.
  4. In May 2024, the book was a finalist in the Independent Author Awards 2024 hosted by Literary Global Awards.
  5. GET YOUR COPIES OF THE BOOKS  IN KINDLE, PAPERBACK, OR AUDIOBOOK FORMATS. CLICK HERE.

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

DEADLY VENGEANCE: ZEEKA STRIKES BACK

 


Lying on my bed one night, I recalled my brother telling me, after he had read my memoir, My Life as a Banker, that my book made very pleasant reading and that I should consider publishing a fiction book of short stories where I would have a greater opportunity to use my descriptive ability.

It was the year 2016, and I had read the reports of the devastating effects of the zika virus pandemic. An idea came to me to write a futuristic story about babies born to infected mothers.  It was purely my imagination.

I was not sure where to begin, but I sat at my computer, and the characters I chose seemed to write the story themselves.

Book One – Zeeka and the Zombies: Revenge of Zeeka, a futuristic novel set in the year 2036, serves as an introduction to this mind-boggling series.

A strange-looking man, who claimed to be a zombie, visited the Chief of Medical Staff at the Gosh Hospital to inform him that his Master Zeeka was planning revenge against the doctors because his wife, who was infected with the virus, had died while giving birth at the hospital, and their son was born deformed. He disappeared, although he was sedated and left in a locked room. Integrated into the mystery are a love story, a family drama, and a carnival massacre by 51 programmable zombies on a fictitious Caribbean island. The combination of these three aspects in this collection made it an exciting read. People who enjoy detective novels, romance fiction, or science fiction bought this book, and it became an Amazon No 1 bestseller.

Book 2 -Zeeka’s Child: Revenge of Zeeka continues the story. The detectives investigating the carnival massacre could not find out who was controlling the zombies. Secrets, lies, human flaws, and ‘skeletons in cupboards’ are revealed and exposed when a scientist who was kidnapped as a child by Master Zeeka made his appearance and revealed his true identity and the identity of Zeeka. The police started a manhunt for Zeeka.

My imagination continued to run wild when I wrote the conclusion to the story, Book 3 – Zeeka Returns; Revenge of Zeeka.

Action, adventure, high-tech weapons, nine flesh-eating zombies, and a heroic robot make their appearance. Zeeka was hiding out in the forest with his nine flesh-eating zombies while police tried to capture him. He abandoned his zombies in the forest and went to the scientist’s brother’s home to find the scientist, Dr, Steven Sharpe, to ask for his forgiveness. He had a gun in his hand, and the robot helper kicked him down the stairs, tied him up, and called the Chief of Police. He was arrested, taken to prison, where he committed suicide.

I thought that I ended the story with Book 3. You may think that I am crazy, but my character, Zeeka, haunted me. He told me that his story had not ended. He wanted to return as a ghost to beg the scientist, Steven, whom he had kidnapped and whom he loved as his own son, for forgiveness. I gave in and penned Book 4 – Zeeka’s Ghost: Revenge of Zeeka

Unresolved issues, regrets, and love are all woven together with the right mix of startling plot twists in this book. Steven forgave Zeeka because he saved his wife from dangerous kidnappers.

When I was about to relax and move on to another book, the zombie that disappeared in book one also nagged me to do a fifth story – Resurrection: Revenge of Zeeka, about his transformation. It turned out that he was the son of Master Zeeka, who brought him up among the zombies, but he was not a zombie. The police thought he was dead in the massacre at the Carnival event in February 2036. Dr, Steven Sharpe cured him of his neurological disorder, and all ended well as Good triumphed over evil.

SCREENPLAY ADAPTATION

Each mind-blowing episode is in a separate book, but I also compiled all five stories into one book – Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka.

It has been adapted into a five-series screenplay for a movie or TV series.

This futuristic thriller was an award winner in the Young Adult Thriller category in the Reader's Favorite International Awards 2018, winner of the gold award in the category Science Fiction in Connections Emagazine Readers' Choice Awards 2018, and it placed in the top ten finalists for science fiction in the Author Academy Global Awards 2018.

 

In 2025, I combined four episodes into ZEEKA AND THE ZOMBIES II. This volume was also adapted into a screenplay and was a finalist in the 13Horror-com Film & Screenplay Contest in September 2025.

It has been a rewarding journey.

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CLICK HERE

Friday, 17 July 2026

FREE DOWNLOAD FOR DREAMS OF THE HEART BY BRENDA MOHAMMED

 


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DREAMS OF THE HEART

Poetry that speaks to the soul

Dreams of the Heart invites you into worlds of emotion and reflection through carefully crafted verses. This collection explores the many dimensions of love, hope, and human experience with language that resonates long after the page is turned. Each poem offers a moment to pause, reflect, and connect with feelings that are both deeply personal and universally understood. Whether you seek inspiration, comfort, or simply the beauty of well-chosen words, this collection provides a literary escape that uplifts and enriches.

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Tuesday, 14 July 2026

RETIREMENT IS A CELEBRATION OF REINVENTION


Review for Retirement is Fun

When one door closes, another opens. The title itself is a quiet act of defiance. Retirement is often framed as an ending, a winding down, a time of letting go. But Brenda Mohammed turns that narrative completely on its head.
She presents retirement not as a closing door, but as the moment when a whole new set of doors swings wide open. That perspective is not just refreshing; it is genuinely transformative. And the way she writes about it, with warmth, humour, and an unshakeable belief that every stage of life holds its own kind of adventure, makes this book a gift to anyone standing at that threshold, wondering what comes next.
At its heart, Retirement is Fun is a celebration of reinvention. It is a book that says your best chapters are not behind you; they are waiting to be written. Whether you are stepping away from a long career, adjusting to an empty nest, or simply looking for permission to prioritize your own joy for the first time in decades, this book offers both practical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement.
Brenda Mohammed explores the freedom that comes with letting go of old identities and embracing new possibilities, from a new job, travel, and hobbies, to volunteering and deepening relationships.
She also acknowledged the challenges, the quiet loss of purpose, the identity shifts, the fear of irrelevance, but you never let those moments linger in despair. Instead, you meet them with grace, humour, and a gentle nudge toward hope. This is a book that understands retirement is not about stopping; it is about starting again, on your own terms, even after battling a critical illness.
Books that actually celebrate the emotional and spiritual journey of this stage of life are surprisingly rare. Retirement is Fun fills that gap beautifully. Readers who are approaching retirement, recently retired, or even just dreaming of a different kind of future will find themselves nodding along, laughing, and maybe even tearing up a little at the recognition.
The book has a timeless, universal appeal that crosses generations. It speaks to anyone who has ever wondered if they still have something to offer, if their best days are truly behind them, or if they are allowed to be happy in a new and unfamiliar season of life. Your voice is warm, encouraging, and deeply human, and that is exactly what readers are craving.
The author clearly shows that retirement is not the end of the story. It is the beginning of a beautiful new chapter.
Taylor Morgan

The book is on Amazon in Kindle, Paperback, and audiobook formats. CLICK HERE

Friday, 10 July 2026

THE REVIEW ROUNDUP FOR ZEEKA AND THE ZOMBIES II WILL SHOCK YOU

 


ZEEKA AND THE ZOMBIES II, a gripping sci-fi horror novel, was adapted into a four-series screenplay and was selected as a finalist in the 13Horror-com Film & Screenplay Contest 2025.
The futuristic sci-fi horror thriller written by Trinidadian Brenda Mohammed, who has published 68 books to date, was selected among the top 25% of entries.

The feature-length screenplay based on this novel was praised by judges for its genre-defying fusion of futuristic sci-fi, Caribbean folklore, and dark fantasy, set in a vividly imagined 2036 Caribbean Island.
Andrew Hannon, the Contest Director and one of the Hollywood judges, commended the screenplay for its complex narrative, emotional depth, and cinematic horror, highlighting standout moments such as the Carnival massacre, the twist involving Chief of Police Bill Grady, and the poignant revelation of Zeeka's hidden humanity.
A psychotic cop, who has adopted the alias MASTER ZEEKA, unleashes a horde of zombies upon a Caribbean paradise amidst its carnival festivities. It’s up to two long-separated brothers, with a surprising connection to the cop, to save the day.
The sci-fi horror novel is loaded with several twisty thrills and intriguing revelations. The brothers Dr. Raynor Sharpe and Dr. Steven Sharpe, a malicious zombie horde, two detectives, and Master Zeeka, who created the zombies, are the main characters of the novel.
Number Nine, the zombie who discovered he was not a zombie, but just struggling with a strange illness, is cured by Dr. Steven Sharpe with a Miracle Machine he invented.
Readers of Caribbean sci-fi horror and zombie fiction will love this story, where good triumphs over evil.

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Monday, 29 June 2026

MIRACLE IN THE SEA

 


The Temple in the Sea, located in Waterloo, Trinidad and Tobago, is one of the most representative symbols of the spiritual perseverance, religious freedom, and cultural identity of Trinidad and Tobago.

Built with the vision and determination of Siewdass Sadhu, this sanctuary represents an extraordinary example of faith, dedication, and community service. His story is internationally recognized as a testament to commitment to spiritual and cultural values that enrich human heritage.

As a symbol of coexistence, respect, and cultural diversity, the Temple in the Sea constitutes an invaluable legacy for present and future generations.

  


 INTERNATIONAL TRIBUTE TO THE TEMPLE IN THE SEA

Tribute is paid to Sewdass Sadhu, an indentured labourer and visionary.

He migrated to Trinidad from India and built a temple by the sea.

The land belonged to a well-established foreign sugar company.

They demanded that he remove it from their site or face a penalty.

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Sadhu refused, was fined, and sent to prison for 14 days.

The temple was destroyed, but Sadhu remained unfazed.

He was determined to rebuild the temple upon his release.

He could not build it on land, and he decided to build it in the sea.

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In 1947, Sadhu rode his bicycle to transport stones, cement, and sand.

To extend the border, he took the materials to the coast of the island.

He created a rocky pathway, and brick by brick, he built the temple in the Gulf.

In 1952, the pathway into the Gulf of Paria and the temple were completed.

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The Temple in the Sea was named the ‘Sewdass Sadhu Shiva Mandir.’

It is a Hindu mandir in Waterloo, Carapichaima, Trinidad and Tobago.

In 1995, the temple was renovated by Randolph Rampersad.

CIESART TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO pays tribute to Sewdass Sadhu’s vision for this miracle.

Copyright@BrendaMohammed

Sunday, 28 June 2026

DO NOT CHASE DREAMS< BUILD THEM

 


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 the places she visited and the wonderful times she and her family had on their trips.
The book is great to read while on a vacation or for some travel inspiration.


Monday, 22 June 2026

SIX REASONS FOR ASPIRING AUTHORS TO BUY THE BOOK SERIES HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS

 

REASONS TO BUY ‘HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS’

1.    A reviewer at the Ethiopian Herald wrote that no instructor comes close to Brenda Mohammed in demonstrating the craft of writing in a vivid, lucid, and friendly manner, and called How to Write for Success a must-have book that authors should keep in their backpacks. He singled out specifically the way she practices what she teaches, using show-don't-tell, which he called a sharp contrast to most writing guides that preach one thing and model another. That is a credible outside voice making a precise, professional observation about her craft.

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 2. Readers' Favorite independently awarded the book a five-star seal, adding institutional credibility to back that judgment.

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3. In August 2019, Volume I 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 irony of this was that Brenda's romance novel, 'Stories People Love,' placed first in all categories and won the gold medal.

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4. Brenda’s broader track record reinforces both. She has published 68 books and 68 audiobooks across multiple genres, founded a Facebook writing forum that actively mentors writers, serves as National Delegate and President of CIESART TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, and has been featured in USA News and Biz Weekly. A writing guide authored by someone with this breadth of real-world publishing experience is a different category of book from most guides in this space.

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5. Brenda is already serving the writing community through her Facebook Forum, HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS, and her advocacy work with CIESART, headquartered in Spain.

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6. Brenda Mohammed built a publishing career spanning 68 books, 68 audiobooks, three screenplays, two of which are finalists in screenwriting competitions, and an international mentoring community after serving in banking and financial services for many years. Her work spans the five continents, and she demonstrates every principle she teaches using her own writing as the example

Get the Series on Amazon. CLICK HERE.

Friday, 19 June 2026

RETIREMENT IS A NEW DAWN OF FREEDOM AND JOY

 


WHEN ONE DOOR CLOSES, MANY OTHERS OPEN.

In her memoir RETIREMENT IS FUN, which is a sequel to My Life as a Banker - A Life Worth Living, Brenda shows that retirement is not about slowing down, but about living fully, chasing dreams, and savouring the freedom to create the life you’ve always imagined.

Reluctant to move on from banking, she amazes herself when she turned down an offer to work in a higher position at another bank.

She chose Insurance instead, and for her, it turned out to be the better choice. Why?

1.    She excelled and qualified for the Premium Association for Financial Professionals [MDRT] six times in a row, and her travels around the world skyrocketed.

2.    Cancer struck, and she almost died. The Insurance company paid all her medical bills for treatment in Miami.

For Brenda, retirement is when you stop working to live, and start working at living.

After her bout with cancer, Brenda did not give up on life.

She found her third calling and has published 68 books to date.

Read about her incredible journey.

Whether you’re approaching retirement or already enjoying it, RETIREMENT IS FUN will inspire you to see this stage of life as a time of renewal, growth, and endless possibility.

READ THE BOOK AND GET MOTIVATED. CLICK HERE