Was this a plan by God?

In 2005 when I was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer there were no oncologists in Trinidad.
After the botched hysterectomy when she discovered the tumour, my doctor in Trinidad told me she was sorry.
She said she could do nothing for me and there was no doctor in Trinidad who could help me.
She said that if I had relatives abroad I should go abroad and find a doctor there because it was a matter of life and death.
My daughter was living in Miami and my husband called her.
She promised to check with her doctor for a good oncologist and she found one.
My daughter called back immediately and said that she made an appointment for me on Wednesday.
It was Friday.
My husband asked if I wanted to go on Saturday or Monday to Miami.
I needed more time for the botched surgery to heal and to sort out my thoughts.
I chose Monday.
The rest is history.
That was thirteen years ago.
I wrote I AM CANCER FREE in 2013.
Through sheer luck, and because I won contest entries four times in a row for best forum tips on Readers Favorite, I was able to enter four books for the awards
The four books, which all received five star reviews from Readers Favorite, and which I entered were:

I AM CANCER FREE

ZEEKA CHRONICLES

REVENGE OF ZEEKA: HORROR TRILOGY

HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS

When the results were out on 1st September 2018 I learned that I AM CANCER FREE won an award in the category Health and Fitness, and ZEEKA CHRONICLES won an award in the category Young Adult Thriller.


My husband and I flew to Miami for the Awards Ceremony at the Regency Hotel in Miami held on 17th November 2018.

While seated in the ballroom of the hotel I realized that I was cured in Miami and was receiving an award in Miami for the book I wrote about my cancer experience and one other.
Maybe, it was all in God's plan.

I am the Founder of the Facebook Group HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS and I run a Writers Empowerment program.
The group is affiliated to the Facebook group Motivational Strips.

I also do BOOK REVIEWS for members of the group.
If you wish to join here is the link. CLICK HERE
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FOR PARANORMAL FANTASY LOVERS

Today three authors from different parts of the world have united to share their stories with you.

I am a multi-genre author from Trinidad and I will be travelling from Trinidad to Miami to attend the Readers Favorite International Awards 2018 at the Regency Hotel, Miami on November 17th 2018 to collect an award for my science fiction novel Zeeka Chronicles:Revenge of Zeeka in the category Young Adult Thriller.
In fact, I will be collecting two awards.
One is for my book, I am Cancer free - A Memoir but I will talk about that book in another post.

Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka won four awards over the past two years.
1. Award winner in the Category Young Adult Thriller in Readers Favorite International Awards 2018.

2. Winner of the gold award in the category science fiction in Emagazine Readers' Choice Awards 2018.

3. Top ten finalist in the Author Academy Global Awards 2018.

4.Winner in Science Fiction in SIBA Awards 2017.


Set in the year 2036 these unique and terrific stories about a vengeful man named Zeeka, and his zombie creation would keep you on the edge of your seat.
Intertwined in the first part of this futuristic tale is a romance about Janet and Raynor which will warm your hearts.
The highlight of the story is the life of the protagonist Dr. Steven Sharpe who was kidnapped as a child.
Here is an extract from a Readers Favorite Review: "Brenda Mohammed's writing style is evocative of the future and she handles the science in her fiction brilliantly: reading is believing!
I loved Zeeka Chronicles; it has worldwide appeal for anyone looking for an entertaining story that is different.'
The book is available on all Amazon Stores. CLICK HERE

The next Author is Clayton Graham from the United Kingdom.
His book Saving Paludis was a Finalist in the Readers’ Favorite 2018 International Book Awards.

An alien revolution centuries in the making will change humanity’s destiny forever …

Police agent Stefan Lattanzis never expected his planet to become a battlefield, nor Earth for that matter. But when scientists from Paludis share a technological breakthrough with Earth authorities, peace escalates to the brink of war in a hurry.
It doesn’t help that the local aliens have a dangerous and mystifying agenda of their own.
Meanwhile, a desperate human cult has its own plans to exploit the powerful new technology…

To keep his home world alive, Stefan must team with two strangers, a botanist and a mysterious seer.
As embattled factions vie for control of the universe, the trio must trust in each other to keep the new technology from ripping time and space apart.
Saving Paludis is an electrifying sci-fi thrill-ride.
If you like futuristic technology, alien political intrigue, and high-octane, paranormal action, then you’ll love Clayton Graham’s interstellar adventure!
Here is the Amazon UK LINK. CLICK HERE.

Our next Author is Anne Francis Scott from the United States.
Her book is LOST GIRL.
Lost Girl is a Readers' Favorite Award Finalist in Paranormal Fiction

If the dead spoke to you, would you listen?
Or would you close your senses, tune out the whispers, pretend you couldn’t hear.
Maybe run.
To where?
Anywhere.
Find me . . .


Renowned sculptor Allison Weathers doesn’t believe in ghosts. But when a tragic twist of fate leads her to the small mountain town of Dawson Mills, Tennessee, she soon learns that the dead don't always stay silent. Shadows begin to shift in the rambling, old Victorian farmhouse she’s purchased. Voices come from nowhere. She can feel the eyes on her.

Paul Bradford, a contractor who is bidding the renovation work on the house, believes it’s more than just Allison’s imagination conjuring up the paranormal activity. Toni Harper, a reporter for the local paper, concurs. She’s heard snippets of hand-over-the-mouth gossip from some of the town’s deputies who responded to calls in the middle of the night. Ghosts. Or so the former owner claimed in the few months before his death.

The secrets they unearth rock Allison right down to the core. Thrust into a haunted world where the paranormal and evil collide, she has one hope of survival: unravel the sinister history buried for decades within the old farmhouse, and find the link to a muddled piece of her past.


Lost Girl by Anne Francis Scott is a paranormal mystery/ghost story with chilling scenes at the fringe of horror.

Get the Book at this link. CLICK HERE.

I hope that you enjoy these books.

BOOK AWARD PRESS RELEASE FOR I AM CANCER FREE

For immediate release:

Readers' Favorite recognizes "I Am Cancer Free" by Mrs. Brenda C Mohammed in its annual international book award contest, currently available at AMAZON.

The Readers' Favorite International Book Award Contest featured thousands of contestants from over a dozen countries, ranging from new independent authors to NYT best-sellers and celebrities.

Readers' Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins, and have received the "Best Websites for Authors" and "Honoring Excellence" awards from the Association of Independent Authors. They are also fully accredited by the BBB (A+ rating), which is a rarity among Book Review and Book Award Contest companies.

We receive thousands of entries from all over the world. Because of these large submission numbers, we are able to break down our contest into 140+ genres, and each genre is judged separately, ensuring that books only compete against books of their same genre for a fairer and more accurate competition. We receive submissions from independent authors, small publishers, and publishing giants such as Random House, HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster, with contestants that range from the first-time, self-published author to New York Times bestsellers like J.A. Jance, James Rollins, and #1 best-selling author Daniel Silva, as well as celebrity authors like Jim Carrey (Bruce Almighty), Henry Winkler (Happy Days), and Eriq La Salle (E.R., Coming to America).

"When the right books are picked as winners we pay attention. We will be spreading the word about Readers' Favorite." --Karen A., Editor for Penguin Random House

Readers' Favorite is proud to announce that "I Am Cancer Free" by Mrs. Brenda C Mohammed won the Bronze Medal in the Non-Fiction - Health - Fitness category.

You can learn more about Mrs. Brenda C Mohammed and "I Am Cancer Free" at READERS FAVORITE where you can read reviews and the author’s biography, as well as connect with the author directly or through their website and social media pages.

Readers' Favorite LLC
Media Relations
Louisville, KY 40202
800-RF-REVIEW
support@readersfavorite.com
https://readersfavorite.com

BOOK AWARD PRESS RELEASE FOR ZEEKA CHRONICLES

For immediate release:

Readers' Favorite recognizes "Zeeka Chronicles" by Brenda Mohammed in its annual international book award contest, currently available at AMAZON.
The Readers' Favorite International Book Award Contest featured thousands of contestants from over a dozen countries, ranging from new independent authors to NYT best-sellers and celebrities.

Readers' Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet. They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins, and have received the "Best Websites for Authors" and "Honoring Excellence" awards from the Association of Independent Authors. They are also fully accredited by the BBB (A+ rating), which is a rarity among Book Review and Book Award Contest companies.

We receive thousands of entries from all over the world. Because of these large submission numbers, we are able to break down our contest into 140+ genres, and each genre is judged separately, ensuring that books only compete against books of their same genre for a fairer and more accurate competition. We receive submissions from independent authors, small publishers, and publishing giants such as Random House, HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster, with contestants that range from the first-time, self-published author to New York Times bestsellers like J.A. Jance, James Rollins, and #1 best-selling author Daniel Silva, as well as celebrity authors like Jim Carrey (Bruce Almighty), Henry Winkler (Happy Days), and Eriq La Salle (E.R., Coming to America).

"When the right books are picked as winners we pay attention. We will be spreading the word about Readers' Favorite." --Karen A., Editor for Penguin Random House

Readers' Favorite is proud to announce that "Zeeka Chronicles" by Brenda Mohammed won the Bronze Medal in the Young Adult - Thriller category.

You can learn more about Brenda Mohammed and "Zeeka Chronicles" at READERS FAVORITE where you can read reviews and the author’s biography, as well as connect with the author directly or through their website and social media pages.

Readers' Favorite LLC
Media Relations
Louisville, KY 40202
800-RF-REVIEW
support@readersfavorite.com
https://readersfavorite.com

Packing my bags to attend the Readers Favorite International Book Awards 2018 in Miami

I am packing my bags to attend the Readers Favorite International Book Awards 2018 in Miami in November.
Two of my books won awards this year.

Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka

I am Cancer Free: Cancer does not have to be a death sentence

About 250 to 300 authors and their families from all over the world are expected to attend the Award Ceremony which will be held at The Regency Hotel Miami.
I received this information from Readers Favorite:
Awards Ceremony Tips and Itinerary Social Media Hashtag: #ReadersFavoriteMiami2018

Congratulations on your award, and thank you for allowing us to celebrate with you at our Awards Ceremony in Miami!
We are going to do our best to ensure you have a great time.
To that end we wanted to provide you with some tips and an itinerary of our Awards Ceremony weekend.
We hope this document and the information on your Contestant’s page in your Author Area will answer all your questions.
If you need any help, now or in Miami, our support team is always available by phone, text or email. Have a safe trip and we look forward to meeting you!


The Regency Hotel Miami provides a free shuttle to and from the airport, as well as to a few other local destinations.
When you exit the airport, you will be outside the Departures level where you will see all of the cabs, buses and shuttles.
The shuttle for the hotel is on a permanent loop and will be by about every 30 minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Just keep an eye out for a van or shuttle bus with Regency Hotel on the side and wave them down when they approach.
You can also take a cab from the same area.
The hotel is only about 2 miles away.


When you check in, be sure to put a copy of your book on the check-in counter.
The hotel loves having the Readers’ Favorite group and wants to help you show off your book and has invited everyone to put their books up for display on the counter.
We pretty much sell out the entire hotel, so just about everyone you meet or pass in the elevator is a Readers’ Favorite author or guest.
So don’t forget to carry your book around everywhere you go and you will be surprised at how easy it is to strike up conversations and meet your fellow authors.


The Miami Book Fair International is about 7 miles away from the hotel, and unless you have a rental car, the best way to get there is by taxi. However, we have negotiated a reduced rate shared ride to and from the book fair on Saturday.
The cost is $15 per person round trip (cash or credit card).
The vans leave Saturday morning at 10am from the Regency Hotel Miami lobby. You do not have to sign up, just be in the lobby a few minutes before 10. When they drop you off they will explain when to return for pickup, which is generally around 2pm.


EVENTS SCHEDULE:


Event Time Location Details

Street Fair

Friday 10am-6pm

Miami Book Fair International. First day of the Street Fair.

Street Fair admission is free on this day only. The Readers' Favorite booth will be open displaying your books. Look in the Fair Goers Guide for the location of our booth.

Meet & Greet

Friday 7pm-?

Lobby and Poolside at the Regency Hotel Miami.

No cost, guests welcome, casual attire. Guest presentations will begin at 8pm in the meeting room adjacent to the pool. Presentations are about 20 minutes long with regular breaks. The event generally lasts a couple of hours with drinks and snacks provided.

Street Fair

Saturday 10am-6pm

Miami Book Fair International. Meet in the Regency Hotel lobby at 10am for a ride to the fair ($15 round trip).

Please check the Miami Book Fair website for admission prices. The Readers' Favorite booth will be open displaying your books. Look in the Fair Goers Guide for the location of our booth.

Awards Ceremony

Saturday 6pm-11pm

Le Club nightclub at the Regency Hotel Miami. The entrance is down the small hallway next to the elevators.

Formal and Semi-formal attire, no shorts or jeans please. Doors open at 6pm and the Awards Ceremony starts at 7pm. Bring one copy of your book, some business cards, and your ID Nametag that you picked up from the Friday Meet & Greet. If you did not pick it up then it will be waiting for you at the ceremony.

Bring cash if you wish to purchase alcohol at the bar (soft drinks, water and coffee are free). The finger food buffet will start at about 9pm, so have a snack before coming.

Street Fair

Sunday 10am-6pm

Miami Book Fair International. Last day of the Street Fair.

Please check the Miami Book Fair website for admission prices. The Readers' Favorite booth will be open displaying your books. Look in the Fair Goers Guide for the location of our booth.

Regency Hotel Miami • 1000 NW Le Jeune Rd. Miami, FL 33126 • Phone: 305.441.1600 • http://regencyhotelmiami.com

Miami Book Fair International • Miami Dade College, 401 N.E. Second Avenue, Miami, FL 33132 • 305.237.3258 • http://www.miamibookfair.com
Schedule of events


It looks like a really interesting and exciting week.
I am looking forward to attending these events.

They will be more fun events to add to my Travel Memoirs with Pictures.


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