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Trinidadian author, Brenda Mohammed has published 56 books in science fiction, romance, self-help, mystery, children's books, psychological thrillers, Christian books, poetry, and poetry anthologies

One of her memoirs is, I Am Cancer Free, a moving story of her near-death experience and how God moved in her life to bring about her miraculous healing.  A former Bank Manager, Brenda won an award for this book in the category of Health and Fitness, in Readers Favorite International Awards. At that same award function, she won an award for her science fiction book, Zeeka Chronicles in the category of young adult thriller.

Brenda's Christian books are for End Times - Chosen by the Creator, He is the One, Your Time is Now, True Power of Love, Highway to Joy Eternal, Serenity in End Times, and God-Fearing Ones.

She won several literary awards in the USA, Peru, Kazakhstan, Seychelles, Nigeria, India, Romania, Argentina, Ukraine, Morocco, Philippines, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Barcelona, Madrid, France, Switzerland, Italy, Sri Lanka, Austria, Germany, Czech Republic, Pakistan, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Honduras, China, Chile, Mexico, Trinidad, and the UK.

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

All of Brenda’s books are on Amazon. 

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SLEEP IS GOOD AND BOOKS ARE BETTER

 "SLEEP IS GOOD AND BOOKS ARE BETTER"  - George R.R. Martin

VIDEO OF BOOK PUBLICATIONS BY BRENDA MOHAMMED

Brenda C. Mohammed, a former Bank Manager from Trinidad is a multi-genre, bestselling, and multi-award-winning author. To date, she has published thirty-eight books.

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

She won several literary awards in the USA, Peru, Kazakhstan, Seychelles, Nigeria, Argentina, Romania, India, Morocco, and the UK, and made headlines in several newspapers around the world.

In 2018 she was appointed by Kairat Duissenov Parman, the Former President of the World Nations Writers Union, as an Honorary Member of the World Higher Literary Academic Council of the World Nations Writers' Union of Kazakhstan. Among her Literary awards are those from the World Nations Writers Union as follows:

1.World Laureate in Literature 2018.

2. Certificate of Honour for serving as a juror in an International Poetry Contest 2018.

3. World Poetic Star Award 2019.

4. Award for Merits to the Development of World Literature 2020 for herself as well as the How to Write for Success Literary forum she founded.

5. World's Best Literary Jury Member Award 2020.

In 2019, she was appointed National President of Grupo- Unión Hispanomundial De Escritores - UHE Trinidad and Tobago, by Executive President and Founder Carlos Hugo Garrido Chalen, and was honoured by UHE with the following awards:

1. World Award of Excellence in Literature by the Provincial Municipality of Urubamba, Republic Government of Peru in 2020.

2 Poetry award from UHE in 2020, as a posthumous tribute to the great poet Kairat Duissenov Parman, Founding President of the World Nations Writers Union of Kazakhstan.

3. Caesar Vallejo 2020 for one of the most outstanding in Literature.

4. World Prize of the Golden Eagle Award for Excellence in Literature 2021.

On 8th June 2021, The School of Arts and Poetry awarded her the Torchbearers Award for her immense contribution to Literature, via the How to Write for Success Literary Forum that she founded in February 2018.

Brenda is an advocate against Domestic Violence and Suicide. Together with several bestselling authors, her forum HTWFS has published four best-selling anthologies for these causes: - A Spark of Hope Volumes 1 and 2, and Break the Silence Volumes 1 and 2.

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MAKE YOUR READING CHOICE FROM THESE AMAZON BESTSELLERS

 

I am sharing with my readers some of my books that have made it to Amazon No 1 bestseller rank.

There may be more, but I did not save the screenshots at the time.

The books are all available on Amazon. CLICK HERE 

The names of the books are:

1. I AM CANCER FREE, a memoir,  is a touching and emotional true story of a woman's battle with Ovarian Cancer. The book was Award winner in the category Health and Fitness in Readers Favorite International Awards 2018 and winner of Mc Grath House Indie Book Awards 2016. 

 2,.HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS is a self-help book and a popular guide for new and aspiring authors.

The book received a five-star review from Readers Favorite International and is an Amazon bestseller No 1 in writing guides. It is my inspiration for founding the Facebook literary forum, ‘How to Write for Success,’ with 10,000 plus members.

It also won first place in non-fiction in the EConnections Readers’ Choice award in 2019 and won the gold medal.

Alem Hailu of the Ethiopian Herald published a fantastic review about it on 16 February 2020. https://www.press.et/english/?p=19103 

3.STORIES THAT INTRIGUE, a romance novel,  contains the love story of Sam and Julia, two bestselling authors in six intriguing episodes. The binge and wanderlust of Julia will delight every reader. It is an Amazon No 1 bestseller in Fiction Mashups and Holiday Fiction and received a five-star review from Readers Favorite International.

4.HEART-WARMING TALES  contains six thrilling and suspenseful tales of Crime, Love, and Unhappy Marriages, all unified by the same theme - trials, and tribulations of love. It is an Amazon Bestseller No 1 in Romance fiction.

5.STORIES PEOPLE LOVE contains six exciting short stories of crime, adventure, and love. The stories are very alluring. The book won two gold awards in Connection Emagazine Readers’ Choice awards 2019 for romance fiction. 

6.ZEEKA CHRONICLES is a multi-award-winning science-fiction novel, set in the year 2036, and inspired by the recent scare of the zika virus, where zombies and robots take center stage. It has won four awards with one in the young adult thriller category.

7.ZEEKA AND THE ZOMBIES  is the first book in a spine-chilling science fiction series and an Amazon No 1 best seller.

8.THE CHILD POET with coauthor Barbara Ehrentreu is a book of children's poetry and an Amazon No 1 bestseller.

9.SWEET MEDLEY: A POETIC JOY is is an Amazon No 1 bestseller in Poetry about love.

10.CHAOTIC TIMES: POETRY VACCINE FOR COVID 19 with coauthor, Florabelle Lutchman. s an Amazon No 1 bestseller in Women's Poetry.

11.SOOTHING POETRY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH is an Amazon No 1 bestseller in Spanish poetry and Women's poetry.

12. A SPARK OF HOPE 1 co-authored by 49 authors, is an Amazon No 1 bestseller in Poetry Anthologies for prevention of suicide.

13. A SPARK OF HOPE II coauthored by 64 authors, is also an Amazon No 1 bestseller in Poetry Anthologies for prevention of suicide.

14. BREAK THE SILENCE coauthored by 84 authors, is an Amazon No 1 bestseller in Poetry Anthologies against domestic violence.

15. THE GIFT OF LOVE is an Amazon bestseller No 1 in all three categories of Kidnapping Thrillers, Private Investigation Mysteries, and Conspiracy Thrillers.

I hope that readers will check these out and leave reviews on Amazon.

  

HOW CAN ONE MAN USE SCIENCE FOR REVENGE

If you have not read ZEEKA CHRONICLES yet, here all the reasons why you should read it. It is available Worldwide on Amazon. CLICK HERE

1. Set in the year 2036 and inspired by the recent scare of the zika virus, ZEEKA CHRONICLES is a mind-blowing, bold, and original 'other world' book which captures readers’ imagination A vengeful jilted lover, zombies, and robots take center stage. The use of high tech weapons and shrinkenators will blow your minds.

2. Intertwined in the first part of this futuristic tale is a romance about Janet and Raynor which will warm readers’ hearts.

3 What Reviewers said.

a. "An entertaining read filled with suspense. A science-fiction story with lingering themes on human flaws and goodness. As a teacher/student this would make a great comparative study to Frankenstein or Shakespeare's plays, with love, lies, and revenge as persistent human traits.
b. Set in 2036 the unnerving accuracy of being in an era where we encounter robots as part of our daily lives takes the reader on a journey through time where human values, some negative and some are imperative to the improvement of the human condition.
c. If you're not a zombie fan, this book will draw you --destined to shock and delight."
d. “Mohammed did a great job taking current/recent events and imagining how they might affect our future.”
e. Brenda Mohammed's writing style is evocative of the future and she handles the science in her fiction brilliantly: reading is believing!
f. I loved Zeeka Chronicles; it has worldwide appeal for anyone looking for an entertaining story that is different.'
4. The book won 4 International awards
a Bronze Medalist in the Category Young Adult Thriller in Readers Favorite International Awards 2018,
b. Winner in Science Fiction in Summer Indie Book Awards 2017.
c. Winner of the gold award in the category science fiction in Connections Emagazine Readers' Choice Awards 2018.
d. Winner in the top ten finalists for science fiction in the Author Academy Global Awards 2018,.

TWENTY FOUR BOOKS YOU MUST READ

Here is a list of books written by Author Brenda Mohammed that you must read in 2019/2020. 
They are available at Amazon Stores Worldwide. CLICK HERE

I am Cancer Free: A Memoir is the true story of a Cancer Survivor.
You will learn that cancer does not have to be a death sentence.
It won two prestigious awards
1. Winner in the Category Non-Fiction in the McGrath House Indie Book Awards 2016.
2.Winner in the category Health and Fitness in Readers Favorite International Book Awards 2018.

My Life as a Banker: A Life Worth Living is a motivational memoir of Brenda's life in banking.
You will be inspired to find the courage to go on, never giving up, even when the road of life curves.

The book placed second in the Category Bio/Memoirs in Metamorph's Publishing Summer Indie Book Awards 2016.

Revenge of Zeeka: Horror Trilogy comprises of three stories in an award-winning series.
It teaches a great lesson.
Revenge does not pay.
The book received a five-star review and five-star seal from Readers Favorite on 14th September 2016.

Retirement is Fun: A new Chapter is filled with travel adventures after the author moved on from a banking career.
You will learn when one door closes, several others open.

Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka: How can one man misuse science for revenge?
This multi-award winning science-fiction novel inspired by the recent scare of the zika virus, and where zombies and robots take center stage, will blow your mind.
It will take you on a futuristic journey into the year 2036.
This science-fiction futuristic thriller won four awards.
1.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. Placed in the top ten finalists in the Author Academy Global Awards 2018.
4.Winner in Science Fiction in SIBA Awards 2017.

Memoirs of Dr. A. M. Khan: Journey of an Educator. Get a glimpse into life in the days of Indentureship in Trinidad and Tobago.
The book received four five-star reviews from Readers Favorite in 2018.

Stories People Love - Six exciting short stories of crime, adventure, and love.
The stories are very alluring. The book won two gold awards in Connections EMagazine Readers Choice Awards 2019 - one in the Romance category and the other for topping all genres.

Adventures of Squeaky Doo - Five exciting travel Memoirs of a Teddy Bear. Children love Squeaky Doo.
You will too.

Your Time Is Now: A Time to be Born and a Time to Die. Do you want to find your purpose in Life?
Are you looking for answers?
The book is the recipient of the IHIBRP 5 Star Recommended Read Award Badge.

Heart-Warming Tales - Six thrilling and suspenseful tales of Crime, Love, and Unhappy Marriages, all unified by the same theme - trials and tribulations of love.

Travel Memoirs with Pictures: Exploring the world. is a pictorial memoir of the author's travels. The book is great to read while on a vacation or for some travel inspiration.

Zeeka and the Zombies: Revenge of Zeeka Book 1 is the first book in a spine-chilling science fiction series.

Zeeka's Child: Revenge of Zeeka Book 2 - Mystery surrounds the birth of Zeeka's Child.

Zeeka Returns: Revenge of Zeeka Book 3 - Zeeka decides his fate.

Zeeka's Ghost: Revenge of Zeeka Book 4 - Zeeka's Ghost haunts Steven.

Resurrection: Revenge of Zeeka Book 5 - the sudden appearance of a stranger, bothers Steven.

She Cried for Me is the heart-wrenching autobiography of a stray dog. The book is also available in Audio and is a best seller on Audible.com

How to Write for Success: Best Writing Advice I Received is a popular guide for new and aspiring authors.
The book received a five-star review and five-star seal from Readers Favorite one month after publication.
It also won the gold award in the category Non-Fiction in Connections EMagazine Readers Choice awards 2019.
The book is my inspiration for founding the Facebook group, How to write for Success, with 5200 plus members.
It is very popular amongst university students and new and aspiring authors who have written fantastic reviews about it.


The Gift of Love: Barry Holmes Investigates. is Book 1 in a crime fiction/romance which once topped the Amazon charts in all three categories of Kidnapping Thrillers, Private Investigation Mysteries, and Conspiracy Thrillers.

The Axe Murderer: Barry Holmes Investigates Book 2 is a crime fiction highlighting kidnapping for ransom.

Strength for the Disheartened: Motivational Poems A collection of poems to motivate and inspire.

Dreams of the Heart: A Poetry Collection - a selection of a number of unique poems for romantic poetry lovers.

A Spark of Hope: A Treasury of Poems for Saving Lives - The poems within A Spark of Hope are therapeutic, and some have already saved lives.

Stories that Intrigue - The love story of Sam and Julia, two best selling authors in six intriguing episodes.
The binge and wanderlust of Julia will delight every reader.

All books are available on Amazon Stores Worldwide. CLICK HERE.

BOOKS IN THE NEWS - ZEEKA AND THE ZOMBIES

ZEEKA AND THE ZOMBIES is soon to be made into a local play.
Zeeka and the Zombies is the first book in the mind-blowing Revenge of Zeeka five-book Science Fiction series.
It is the year 2036 and it is a high-tech world.
Dr. Raynor Sharpe has a vision of zombie-like men with small heads walking on the beach.
Was he dreaming or was it a reality?
He receives a call from Dr. George Brown.
Upon his arrival he is surprised to hear Dr. Brown say that a zombie visited him, he sedated him and placed him in Room Nine.
He had no name and he called him Number Nine.
The zombie told Dr. Brown that his Master was Zeeka and there were fifty others like him planning an attack on the hospital.
The mystery deepens when Number Nine disappears from the hospital.
Was he really a zombie and was he speaking the truth?
Read a review from an ardent fan: "This was such a fun read. The reading world is crammed with zombie stories, but I'll bet you haven't read one like this. It had the feel of an old black and white sci-fi movie, which I love, blended with modern themes and a more modern medical aspect. Considering the length, I was surprised by how much was packed in it as things zipped along. I really loved Janet and Raynor and found their relationship a nice addition. I'm so curious to learn more about the 'zombies' and Zeeka in the next parts"

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Here is the latest review:

“Zeeka Chronicles” is a futuristic story, taking place twenty years from now. After an outbreak of Zika virus on a small island in the US, strange events start taking place, and doctor Raynor and his colleagues, who still remembered the events of twenty years ago, have to deal with the consequences. A strange creature appears in the hospital, claiming to be one of the dead babies, buried by the state many years ago, dug out by the mad scientist and turned into zombies with a sinister goal…
The book consists of two parts, and the second book unveils dark secrets, which concern Raynor’s family and his brother’s disappearance. “Zeeka Chronicles” is a highly compelling mixture of sci-fi, supernatural, and dystopian genres, which make it an even more interesting read. And the story of the zombie number nine in the end made just a perfect finale that put a big smile on my face."

SPACE-TIME MAGAZINE INTERVIEWS HUMANOID AUTHOR BRENDA MOHAMMED

Brenda Mohammed a multi-genre, award-winning author and poet, is the author of twenty-one books. She lives in Trinidad in the Caribbean.

Brenda is a former Bank Manager of a leading International Bank in Trinidad and Tobago and a former Insurance Professional. She holds a Banking Diploma from The Institute of Bankers, London and a Life Underwriting diploma from American College, USA.

She is a Lifetime Member of the Million Dollar Round Table – The Premier Association for Financial Professionals.

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Since she started writing she has won several awards. In November 2018 she traveled to Miami to collect two prestigious awards from Readers Favorite International for two of her books. One award was for Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka, a Science Fiction, and the other for I am Cancer Free, A Memoir.

World Nations Writers’ Union has recognized her work, and she was made a member as well as Honorary member of its World Higher Literary Academic Council.

She also received a World Laureate in Literature Award for her lifetime achievements in Literature, and a Certificate of Honour for serving as a juror in an International Poetry Contest from World Nations Writers Union in December 2018.

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At the same time, she was presented with a Global Literature Guardian Award from the Founder of Motivational Strips and its Associates, World Nations Writers’ Union, and Union Hispanomundial de Escritores.

On 4th March 2019, Motivational Strips and the Nominating Authorities recognized Brenda for her efforts in maintaining and spreading Global Peace and awarded her with a Global Peace Award [Gold].

SEARCH: ENQUIRY: AUTHOR INTERROGATION
ALEXA WAYNE (AW): When did you find out you would want to write novels?

BRENDA MOHAMMED: It was never my intention to become a writer. I wrote I am Cancer Free to tell persons in a similar position that cancer is a battle you have to fight and win. The response I received from buyers and readers encouraged me to write more books.

I am Cancer Free was the winner of McGrath House Indie Book Awards in the category Non-Fiction in September 2016 and won an award from Readers Favorite International Book Awards 2018 in the category Health and Fitness.

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AW: You mentioned your work, all set in science-fiction or cyborg settings, would you let our readers know why you are attracted to that genre?

BRENDA MOHAMMED: I am a multi-genre writer but suddenly got an idea for a science fiction series when I read about the zika virus.
It was set in the year 2036 and based on events which took place 20 years before.

After writing the first three books, Zeeka and the Zombies, Zeeka’s Child, and Zeeka Returns I combined them into one book named
Revenge of Zeeka: Horror Trilogy. That book received a five-star review from Readers Favorite.
I thought I was done with the series, but Zeeka haunted me in my dreams.
I had the same dream for almost a month.

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He insisted that I write the fourth book, Zeeka’s Ghost because he said that I did not tell the full story.

“What do you mean by the full story?” I asked him.
He replied, “Start writing and I will tell you what to write.”
I said, “But you are dead. You committed suicide. How can you tell me what to write?”
“Do you believe in ghosts?” he asked.

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I wrote Zeeka’s Ghost, the fourth book, which was unplanned and believed it or not, Zeeka told me what to write.


I was still not finished with the series. He returned in my dreams and told me to write the fifth book, Resurrection to reveal the true identity of Zombie Number Nine. I was guided by him to do that book as well.

You must think that I am crazy, but I believe all writers experience something similar.

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I combined all five stories into one book named Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka. The book won an award in Readers Favorite International Awards 2018.

AW: When writing about sci-fi, do you do research and if so, how far do you go with your research?

BRENDA MOHAMMED: Yes. When I wrote the Zeeka stories, I researched for high-tech weapons, robots, programmable zombies, and other technology in the year 2036 but found nothing.

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My eight-year-old grandson came up with names for weapons and technological equipment, and I am very proud of him. Reviewers commented positively on the shrinkenator, zombies, robots, and weapons.

AW: What is most important to you when writing your novels?

BRENDA MOHAMMED: I write with the readers in mind. I want my readers to experience every emotion expressed by my characters such as love, joy, rage, terror, disappointment, and sorrow.

AW: Which authors influenced your writing in science-fiction?

BRENDA MOHAMMED: I cannot name a science fiction author because I never read any science fiction books that interested me. I can name movies that enthralled me like Star Wars, Star Trek, Back to the Future, T-Rex, Ex Machina and many more.

AW: Which of your novels is your favorite and why is it your favorite?

BRENDA MOHAMMED: Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka is my favorite novel. It was my first try at science fiction, and it was a great success. It received a five-star review from Readers Favorite soon after I published it, and won several awards as follows:

Award winner in the Category Young Adult Thriller in Readers Favorite International Awards 2018.

Winner of the gold award in the category science fiction in E-magazine Readers’ Choice Awards 2018.

Top ten finalist in the Author Academy Global Awards 2018.

Winner in Science Fiction in SIBA Awards 2017.

AW: Do you believe in alien visiting our world, by that I mean in abduction or close encounters of 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th kind?

BRENDA MOHAMMED: No. I do not believe in aliens although I may write about them. I regard them as fiction.

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AW: What made you decide to be self-published?

BRENDA MOHAMMED: I chose self-publishing as I wanted the freedom to revise my books or covers whenever I want without having to wait on a publisher to do so.


AW: What sets you apart from other science-fiction and cyborg authors?

BRENDA MOHAMMED: I don’t consider myself a famous science fiction writer. However, the book, Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka did win awards from Readers Favorite and other entities. Reviewers have emphasized its originality, so it is worth reading.

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AW: What can readers look forward to from Brenda Mohammed in 2019?

BRENDA MOHAMMED: In January 2019 I released my first book of poetry. Strength for the Disheartened: Motivational Poems is free to download on Amazon and Books2Read.

I had founded a Facebook group called How to Write for Success in February 2017. In October 2018 I affiliated it to another Facebook group called Motivational Strips. Both groups have the same mission of Writers’ Empowerment. Because of that association, I have developed a passion for poetry.

On February 2nd 2019 both groups produced A Spark of Hope: An Anthology of Poems for Saving Lives. The book topped the charts on Amazon and made New Release No.1 within the space of two days.

In February 2019, I released a crime fiction, The Axe Murderer: Barry Holmes Investigates.

I am also taking part in a couple of anthologies for short stories. Whether or not I will write another science fiction book only time will tell.

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AW: Is there any website or social media where people can reach or follow you?

BRENDA MOHAMMED: I have several Facebook Pages as well as other social media links.

Experience a journey into the future with Zeeka Chronicles set in the year 2036.

SET IN THE YEAR 2036 THIS IS A FUTURISTIC STORY OF ONE MAN'S MISUSE OF SCIENCE FOR REVENGE.
Zeeka Chronicles is a series of five spine -chilling futuristic tales about betrayal, kidnapping, revenge, secrets, lies, murder, and evil.
It is the story of one man's misuse of science for vengeance.
To what end is Zeeka willing to go to unleash terror on the small exotic island of Gosh?
Will he and his zombies escape the law?
Is he angry because his former lover jilted him?
Or is it because his child was born deformed and his wife died in childbirth?
Why did this vengeful man kidnap the son of his former lover?
If you are looking to read a mind-blowing, bold, and original 'other world' book to capture your imagination Zeeka Chronicles is the book for you.
Award winner in the Category Young Adult Thriller in Readers Favorite International Awards 2018, winner in Science Fiction in SIBA Awards 2017, Winner of the gold award in the category science fiction in Emagazine Readers' Choice Awards 2018, and Winner in the top ten finalists for science fiction in the Author Academy Global Awards 2018, ZEEKA CHRONICLES: REVENGE OF ZEEKA is set in the year 2036..
Intertwined in the first part of this futuristic tale is a romance about Janet and Raynor which will warm your hearts.
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.'

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BRENDA BOOKS TOP SPOT- ARTICLE BY TRINIDAD NEWSDAY

TRINIDAD NEWSDAY ARTICLE 7th NOVEMBER 2018

Trinidadian author Brenda Mohammed is making her mark on the literary landscape, both here and abroad.

On October 24, Mohammed was made an honorary member of the World Higher Literary/Academic Council of the World Nations Writers' Union, Kazakhstan.
The author of 18 books, with the 19th in progress, Mohammed said she is the first Trinidadian to achieve such an honour.

She is also slated to receive two awards from the Readers' Favourite International Book Awards 2018, at a gala scheduled to be held at the Regency Hotel, Miami, on November 17. .
The Vistabella mother of two and grandmother of four said she is thrilled by the accolades for her literary works, fiction and non-fiction, written and published over the past six years.
As she is a former bank manager who delved into the insurance industry after her retirement, becoming an author was not on her itinerary. Her plans changed drastically when in 2005 she was faced with a life-changing situation.
Diagnosed with cancer and living to tell her story inspired Mohammed to help others afflicted with the disease to cope.
With no writing experience, apart from work-related documents, Mohammed began documenting her heart-breaking experience of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer and her long and painful journey to overcoming the death sentence.

In time, the essays transitioned into a book, I am Cancer Free: A Memoir, that tells the true story of a cancer survivor, and was published in 2013.

Pretty soon the book, published and available on Amazon, had been read by so many people that it won the McGrath House Indie Book Awards 2016 in the non-fiction category. It also earned a five-star review and five-star seal in February 2017 from Readers' Favorite and is up for the Readers' Favorite International Book Awards 2018 in the health and fitness category.
Encouraged by the rave reviews, the multi-genre writer went on to write six fascinating memoirs, a five-book science fiction series, two children's books, four books of short stories, and one self-help book, How to Write for Success.

The science-fiction futuristic thriller series Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka also won an award for Best Science Fiction in September 2017 from Metamorph Publishing Summer Indie Book Awards, a five-star rating and five-star seal from Readers' Favorite, the gold award in the category science fiction in Emagazine Readers’ Choice Awards 2018 and placed in the top ten for the Author Academy Awards.
It also won the young adult thriller category in the Readers' Favorite International Book Awards 2018.

Of her other books, My Life as a Banker, was awarded for Best Bio/Memoir in Metamorph Publishing Summer Indie Awards 2016 and

Your Time is Now, which contains a section of inspirational poems, received the IHIBRP 5 Star Recommended Read Award Badge.

Mohammed runs a writer empowerment programme called Brenda’s Book Reviews in the How To Write For Success Group endorsed by Motivational Strips.

All Brenda's Books are available on AMAZON. CLICK HERE.

A Catalogue of Books by Author Brenda Mohammed

Author of the award-winning science fiction futuristic thriller series 'Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka," Trinidad based Author Brenda Mohammed, a multi-genre and award-winning author, has written nineteen books.

a. Six fascinating memoirs.

b. A five book science fiction series.

c. Two children's books.

d. Four books of short stories.

e. One self-help book on How to Write for Success

f. One Crime Fiction

Brenda, a former Bank Manager was successful in her job.
After her retirement from banking, she ventured into Insurance Underwriting.
After six years, she was awarded Life membership in the Million Dollar Round Table, a Premier Association for Financial Professionals.
A diagnosis of cancer changed her career aspirations and in 2013 she became a writer.

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NON FICTION

How to Write for Success – Nonfiction, Writing and Publishing
“Valuable nuggets of truth to use within their own writing career.”

I Am Cancer Free – Nonfiction, Memoir, Health and Fitness. Award-Winner in Readers Favorite International Awards 2018.
“It’s emotional, heartfelt, honest and transparent. The author has told the story with true authenticity.”

Travel Memoirs with Pictures – Nonfiction, Memoir, Travel
“This is a great travel memoir. The author has been so many amazing places!”

My Life as a Banker – Nonfiction, Memoir, Banking
“Real and intense. An unforgettable account of the crisis, choices and challenges she faced in her life.”

Retirement is Fun – Nonfiction, Memoir
“A journey of fun and adventure through many travels, work and family life.”

Your TIME is NOW: A Time to be born and a time to die – Nonfiction, Reference & Quotations
“She breaks down each of these verses, and explains them via her own life experiences. A book of reflection, and what is truly important. Simplifying what we have always complicated.”

Memoirs of Dr. Andrew Moonir Khan: Journey of an Educator – Nonfiction, Memoir
“The physical and emotional traumas shared in the book bring deep feelings of sympathy and empathy.”

FICTION

Revenge of Zeeka series

Zeeka and the Zombies (book 1) – Science Fiction
“These futuristic zombies are definitely unique and refreshing”

Zeeka’s Child (book 2) – Science Fiction
“I was caught off guard and my mind was twisted and turned a few times.”

Zeeka Returns (book 3) – Science Fiction
“The key characters remain strong with the secondary ones providing functional support to the narrative whilst not overloading the story with an unnecessary plot diversion.”

Zeeka’s Ghost (book 4) – Science Fiction
“Unresolved issues, regrets and love are all splendidly woven together with the right mix of startling plot twists the author is masterful at.”

Resurrection (book 5) – Science Fiction
“Once you start reading, you have to continue to the end. The author’s imagination is extremely wide and vivid and she really gives you an exciting glimpse of what the future could possibly turn out to be.”

Revenge of Zeeka: Horror Trilogy (books 1 – 3) – Science Fiction
“A one of a kind novella trilogy that delivers an incredible story guaranteed to give readers an absolute sci-fi treat.”

Zeeka Chronicles (books: 1 – 5) – Science Fiction. Award -Winner in Readers Favorite International Book Awards 2018.
“There are plot twists that will leave your head spinning and an exciting hunt for the clever mastermind, Zeeka.”


ROMANCE

Heart-Warming Tales – Romance, Short Stories
“These stories are uplifting in that they demonstrate the better part of human nature and show how fulfilling life is when people can forgive one another and live in harmony.”

Stories People Love – Romance, Short Stories
“This is a neat and extremely readable collection and shows an author who is able to write fiction and nonfiction elements seamlessly.”


CHILDREN'S

She Cried for Me: Autobiography of a Dog – Children’s, Animals
“A heart wrenching true story of a dog’s love for its mistress and vice versa.”

Adventures of Squeaky Doo – Children’s
“Children will surely fall in love with this likable teddy bear and will want to read about all of his adventures.”

AUDIOBOOK
She Cried for Me: Autobiography of a Dog Audible Audiobook
Brenda Mohammed (Author, Publisher), Shaina Summerville (Narrator)

NEW RELEASE - CRIME FICTION

The Gift of Love: Barry Holmes Investigates

What was The Gift of Love and who was the recipient?
The Book is the exciting prequel to a new mystery/detective series Barry Holmes Investigates.
You would not want to miss this.

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Meet Author Brenda Mohammed

Interview with multi-genre author Brenda Mohammed
Posted: October 10, 2018 | Author: kayelynnebooth | Filed under: Author Profile, Books, Fiction, Interview, Memoir, Nonfiction, Science Fiction, Travel, Writing | Tags: Author Interview, Brenda Mohammed, Memoir, Science Fiction, Travel Memoir

Brenda Mohammed Portfolio

I have the pleasure of interviewing independent author Brenda Mohammed today. She is not only a multi-genre author, but a multi-award winning author, who seems to dabble in a bit of everything. She comes from a background in finance, but became an author when she wrote a memoir about her battle with ovarian cancer. Since then, she’s written several other memoirs, as well as a science fiction series, a horror novel and a crime novel, as well as a wonderful self-help book for aspiring authors. She has done so much, and made so many travels, and I’m thrilled to have her share all that with us here, on Writing to be Read. Please give a warm welcome to Brenda Mohammed.

Kaye: When did you know you wanted to be an author?

Brenda: I never planned to be an author. I was a successful Bank Manager for many years. After I retired from the Bank at an early age, I became an Insurance Professional. I loved working in Finance and helping many people achieve their financial goals. In 2005 I was stricken with ovarian cancer. My doctor in Trinidad told me that she could not help me, and no other doctor in Trinidad at that time was qualified to do so. I sought treatment in Miami and gained a new lease on life. In 2013 I wrote a book about my cancer ordeal and recovery, I am Cancer Free. That was my first book and I have never stopped writing after that. To date I have written nineteen books.

Kaye: You’ve written 6 memoirs, 2 children’s books, a science fiction series, a crime novel, and a nonfiction book on writing. What’s the secret to tackling so many different genres?

Brenda: There really is no secret to writing in multiple genres. I have always loved a challenge and constantly seek out new opportunities. I write whatever I feel passionate about.

Kaye: You have written books in multiple genres: science fiction, memoir, self-help, etc… What are some of the differences you run into in writing different genres?

Brenda: When I am writing science fiction I maintain my focus on science fiction, and similarly with the other genres. The secret is to stay focused on the plot or the subject to achieve the end result. However, the problem I faced was in promoting my books.
I discovered a way around that and made Facebook Author pages for each genre. I have seven Facebook author pages. I also joined several Facebook groups that specialise in genres in which I write, to promote my books.

Kaye: Which genre is your favorite to write in? Why?

Brenda: I really enjoyed writing my science fiction series because it took me to another world for a while. When I wrote it I found myself becoming the hero or heroine and doing impossible things.

Kaye: You won a Readers’ Favorite Award in the 2018 International Book Awards for both your YA science fiction series Zeeka Chronicles,and your memoir I Am Cancer Free. What, if anything do these two books have in common besides both being Reader’s Favorite Book Award recipients? What makes them award winning books?

Brenda: Strange. I think I just answered that question above. The books have nothing in common yet there is a common thread. One is a futuristic thriller and the other is a survival story. As I said above when writing science fiction. i.e. Zeeka Chronicles, I found myself becoming the hero or heroine. In I am Cancer Free I am the heroine.
Seriously though, I quote from Readers Favorite: “Contest entries are judged all year long and are given a rating score based on key literary elements. The judges simply read the book and score it based on its merits.”

Kaye: Those are not the only award winning books you’ve written. Two other memoirs, My Life as a Banker received a second place award in memoirs in the Metamorph Publishing’s Summer Indie Book Awards in 2016 and Your Time is Now received IHIBRP 5 Star Recommended Read Award Badge. What can you tell us about those two books?

Brenda: My Life as a Banker is a memoir about my life in Banking. Banking was my first love. I always wanted to work in a bank. I love serving and helping people and seeing them prosper. Banking gave me the opportunity to do so and especially when I climbed the ranks to Commercial Area Credit Manager and was able to help business people with startups and expansion. Banking allowed me to play my part in building the economy of my native country, Trinidad.
Your Time is Now is intended to help people understand their own lives and to realize that we are all here on earth for a purpose.
The reviews for both these books speak a lot for them.

Kaye: What is it like to receive notification that your book is the recipient of a prestigious award?

Brenda: I have won many awards before in both Banking and Insurance.in my home country.
However, as this was an International Award it was a most joyous feeling to tell my friends and family that I won two prestigious awards with Readers Favorite International and will be attending the Awards Ceremony in Miami. In November.

Kaye: What’s something most readers would never guess about you?

Brenda: I dabble in art, poetry, and graphics in my spare time. Some of my art work hang on the walls of my home.

Kaye: What time of day do you prefer to do your writing? Why?

Brenda: I prefer to write in the still of the night. When everyone is asleep I find peace to think and write.

Kaye: What is the biggest challenge of being a writer?

Brenda: Only a few days ago I penned this poem about writing:

Writing takes me into a fantasy world.

Sometimes I find myself in a black hole.

I edit and fight to come out of it

But not before I get into a fit.



My books have gathered great reviews

Won awards and made the news.

Is it worth it, I sometimes ask?

Writing a book is a great task.



A writer’s life is a rather lonely one.

All day behind a computer is no fun.

An author must make the time

Read others’ books and go out and lime.



Do not sit at your computer all day.

Join the family in travel and play

Love of a family is life’s greatest gift

When you need to relax they give you a lift.

Kaye: Is there anything unique or unusual about your writing process?

Brenda: Before writing a story I write an outline of the entire plot in a couple of pages. I then use that to build my story. It sounds simple, but it is not.

Kaye: Your book on writing is titled How to Write for Success: Best Writing Advice I Received. Can you briefly share what the best writing advice you ever received really was? What is the main message of this book?

Brenda: The Best Writing Advice I Received was “Keep the Reader in mind when writing. In other words write for the reader and your books will sell.”
To answer the second part of the question I will quote one of the five-star reviews. The one from Readers Favorite is too long so I will share this one from an Amazon Reviewer:
“Having read a couple of Mohammed’s books, I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed in this self-help book, and I was not. The book covers not only the gamut on the art of writing, but the formulation of an idea for a book, to proofreading, and eventual marketing of his/her book. This is an excellent book for anyone who finds him/herself contemplating becoming a writer. With Mohammed’s book in hand, there should be little, if any, room for error. I highly recommend.”

Kaye: You like to travel. Do the places you travel end up in your books?

Brenda: Yes they do and they did. I wrote Travel Memoirs with Pictures: Exploring the world. It is an illustrated picture book filled with reflections of my travels around the world.

In this pictorial travel book of my priceless memories, I describe places visited and the wonderful times I and my family had in our tourist trips. The book is great to read while on a vacation or for some travel inspiration.

I want to thank Brenda Mohammed for joining us here today and sharing a little about her lovely books. You can learn more about Brenda and her books on Amazon at: http://Author.to/BCM786. I love how she turned her own life experiences into books to be shared by all.

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Today I just want to Count my Blessings.

Last night before I went to bed I was feeling discouraged.
It was for something very minor I may add.
I felt I was not getting enough reviews for my books although I have given away many books FREE.
I was thinking of quitting writing.
And then I thought I had no reason to be discouraged.
My life has been blessed with many wonderful opportunities.
My career in banking, though difficult at times, was a total success.
After retiring from Banking I moved into the Insurance arena and that too was a total success.
Four years ago I started writing books.
So far I have written eighteen books and they are all on AMAZON.
Some have won awards.
My life has been good but what has made it better is my family.
When I count my blessings, I count my husband, children, grandchildren, siblings, in-laws, relatives, and friends.

I cherish the memories we shared and I have referred to many wonderful times we spent together in my memoirs.
To me, Success is not what I have achieved.
Success is what my offspring have achieved.
And they have achieved much that I am proud of.
Today I just want to count my many blessings.

What better way than to share this song with my readers.

When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.

Refrain:
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God has done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
*Count your many blessings, see what God has done.
[*And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.]

Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
And you will keep singing as the days go by.

When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings—*money cannot buy [*wealth can never buy]
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.

So, amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be discouraged, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.

Newfane Public Library New York acknowledges Brenda Mohammed's Book Donations

On 16th April 2018, I donated six of my paperback publications to Newfane Public Library, New York via someone who was recently appointed Director/Vice President of the Library.

Here is the letter of acknowledgment:
April 24, 2018

"Dear Brenda,
On behalf of the Newfane Library Board of Trustees, I would like to thank you for the very generous donation of six of your books to our Book Fair. We are very excited for the opportunity to add them to our Library.
We are a small rural library, but we consistently strive to bring great programs to our community. Your books will be featured alongside the other authors who were featured in our Local Literature Event. Though you could not join us in person, the addition of your books allows you to be there with your words.
We might be a small library, but we have big ideas! It is never a bad day when you can put authors and readers together. Thank you again for your generosity.

.................
Vice President
Newfane Public Library"

Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka was a winner of an award for best science fiction in Metamorph's Publishing Summer Indie Book Awards 2016.
The book received a five-star review from Readers Favorite in 2017 and is a contender for awards in the Author Academy Awards 2018 in the science fiction category.

How to Write for Success is a self- help book for aspiring authors.
The book also received a five=star review from Readers Favorite in 2018.

Your Time is Now: A Time to be Born and a Time to Die is a spiritual non-fiction memoir.
The book is the recipient of the IHIBRP 5 Star Recommended Read Award Badge.

My Life as a Banker" A Life Worth Living was a winner in the Metamorph's Publishing Summer Indie Book Awards 2016.

Retirement is Fun was a nominee in the Metamorph's Publishing Summer Indie Book Awards 2016.

Memoirs of Dr. Andrew M. Khan is the memoir of a trailblazer in Education in Trinidad and Tobago.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Brenda Mohammed was a Bank Manager who loved her job helping commercial businesses with loans and overdrafts for start-ups and expansions.
It was most rewarding for her to see vibrant businesses spring up and improve the economy of the island of Trinidad where she lives.
After her retirement, she ventured into the unfamiliar territory of Insurance Underwriting.
She was required to write several examinations which she passed with flying colours.
After six years, she was awarded Life membership in the Million Dollar Round Table, a Premier Association for Financial Professionals.
A diagnosis of cancer changed her career aspirations and she is now happy to be a writer.
To date, she has published eighteen books.
Her first book published was "I am Cancer Free. – A Memoir."
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