Brenda Mohammed
Brenda Mohammed is a former Bank Manager from Trinidad and Tobago. Her writing career sparked in 2013 after her near-death experience with cancer and her recovery.[1]
I am Cancer Free won a Bronze Medal in the category Health and Fitness in Readers Favorite International Awards 2018.[2]
Career
After she wrote the book I am Cancer Free, which became a best-seller, it gave her the encouragement to continue writing.
As a former bank manager of Republic Bank Limited in Trinidad and Tobago,[3] the switch to a writing career was not difficult and she tried her hand in multi-genre.
Brenda Mohammed from Trinidad and Tobago is a former Bank Manager who published 68 books, 68 audiobooks in multiple genres, and wrote three screenplays - a five-series futuristic science fiction screenplay for her sci-fi thriller Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka, a four-series futuristic horror screenplay, which placed in the finalists of the 13Horror.com Film & Screenplay Contest in September 2025, and a romance suspense screenplay adapted from her novel, The Gift of Love, which placed in the Quarter Finalists of the Stage 32 + Drama Box Screenplay Contest in April 2026.
Reviewers have compared her futuristic novel, Zeeka Chronicles, to Frankenstein, Twilight Zone, and Shakespeare’s plays, and some have said it is movie material. Brenda captured awards from Reader's Favorite International, Author Academy Global Awards, and Readers’ Choice for this sci-fi thriller.
Brenda’s genres include memoirs, science fiction, romance, self-help, mystery thrillers, children’s books, psychological thrillers, Christian books, poetry, and poetry anthologies. [4]
Besides awards for her books, she received several Global Literature awards.
She also fell in love with writing poetry and published 16 poetry books.
She has been interviewed on 7 November 2018 by Yvonne Webb of the Trinidad Newsday newspaper[5], the December 2018 issue of the Presbyterian News in Trinidad and Tobago, and Alem Hailu of the Sunday Edition of the Ethiopian Herald on 17 November 2019.[6] A couple of radio stations in America also held interviews with her.[7] Some of her poetry appeared in prestigious journals and anthologies in India and Kazakhstan[8] [9]
Her work in Literature for Suicide Prevention is recognized worldwide. She was the driving force in the production of the Anthology, A Spark of Hope: A Treasury of Poems for Saving Lives Volumes 1 and 2. The books topped the charts on Amazon and made Best Seller No. 1 within the space of a few days. Together with 87 co-authors, Brenda published a ground-breaking Anthology BREAK THE SILENCE, An Anthology Against Domestic Violence on March 5th, 2020. The book featured an article by the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Trinidad, Right Reverend Joy Abdul-Mohan. The Anthology topped the charts of Amazon in a few days and became an Amazon bestseller No 1.[10]
After the success of her self-help book, How to Write for Success, she founded the Literary Forum How to Write for Success, with sub-groups - Poems for Suicide Prevention, How to Write for Success Library and Poems against Domestic Violence.[11]
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
1. Biz Weekly published Brenda’s work in September 2025.
2. Her literary journey was published in USA NEWS in September 2025.
3. Her work in Literature was featured in the local newspapers in Trinidad and Tobago on several occasions.
LITERARY APPOINTMENTS
1. She was appointed by the President of CIESART GLOBAL as National President for CIESART [Cámara Internacional de Escritores & Artistas] Trinidad and Tobago, in 2022.
2. She founded the How to Write for Success Facebook Literary Forum in 2016 and has mentored countless writers, published anthologies, and magazines that uplift voices worldwide. She continues to champion literature as a force for good. Her leadership has provided a space where writers are not only creators but crusaders, using their craft to heal, educate, and inspire.
3. A Peace Ambassador for the Facebook group, LOGOS LITERATURE, and advocate against domestic and all types of violence and suicide, Brenda’s influence extends beyond the page.
She’s a member of Stage 32, connecting her to the global film and TV community, and continues to inspire through humanitarian work, literary leadership, and cinematic storytelling
Published books by genre and awards
Children's books
- Adventures of Squeaky Doo – Five exciting travel Memoirs of a Teddy Bear that children love.
- She Cried for Me – the heart-wrenching autobiography of a stray dog. The book is also available in Audio and is a best seller on Audible.com.[12]
Crime fiction
- The Gift of Love: Barry Holmes Investigates Book 1 – a crime fiction/romance that once topped the Amazon charts in all three categories of Kidnapping Thrillers, Private Investigation Mysteries, and Conspiracy Thrillers. The book was adapted into a screenplay and placed in the Quarterfinalists of Stage 32 + Drama Box Screenwriting Contest in April 2026.
- The Axe Murderer: Barry Holmes Investigates Book 2 – a crime fiction highlighting kidnapping for ransom.
Memoirs
- I am Cancer Free: A Memoir – the true story of the author's miraculous recovery from cancer and the winner of two prestigious awards
- Winner in the Category Non-Fiction in the McGrath House Indie Book Awards 2016.
- Winner in the category Health and Fitness in Readers Favorite International Book Awards 2018.[13]
- Memoirs of Dr. A. M. Khan: Journey of an Educator – gives 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.
- My Life as a Banker: A Life Worth Living – a motivational memoir of Brenda's life in the banking sector. The book placed second in the Category Bio/Memoirs in Metamorph's Publishing Summer Indie Book Awards 2016.
- Retirement is Fun: A new Chapter – filled with travel adventures after the author moved on from a banking career. She demonstrates clearly when one door closes, many others open.
- Travel Memoirs with Pictures: Exploring the world – a pictorial memoir of the author's travels around the world and is great for travel inspiration.
- Your Time Is Now: A Time to be Born and a Time to Die – gives answers to compelling questions and will help you find your purpose in Life.
The book received an IHIBRP 5 Star Recommended Read Award Badge.
Poetry: 16
Anthologies
- A Spark of Hope: – a Treasury of Poems for Saving Lives Book I - The poems within this anthology by forty-nine authors are therapeutic, and some have already saved lives.
- A Spark of Hope: A Treasury of Poems for Saving Lives Book 2 – 64 prolific authors participated in this Anthology, published 11 February 2020.
Romance
- 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 It won one in the Romance category and the other for topping all genres.[14]
- 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.
- Stories that Intrigue – 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.
Science Fiction
- Zeeka and the Zombies: Revenge of Zeeka Book 1 – the first book in a spine-chilling science fiction series.
- Zeeka and the Zombies II - Book adapted into screenplay and placed in finalists of te 13Horror.com Film& Screenplay Contest in September 2025.
- 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.
- Revenge of Zeeka: Horror Trilogy comprises the first three stories in the award-winning series Revenge of Zeeka. The book received a five-star review and five-star seal from Readers Favorite on 14 September 2016.
- Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka: This 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 has won four awards.
- Winner in the Category Young Adult Thriller in Readers Favorite International Awards 2018.[13]
- Winner of the gold award in the category science fiction in Emagazine Readers' Choice Awards 2018.[15]
- Won a place in the top ten finalists in Science fiction category in the Author Academy Global Awards 2018.[16]
- Winner in the category science fiction in Metamorph's Publishing Summer Indie Book Awards 2017.
Self-help
- How to Write for Success: Best Writing Advice I Received – 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, and a silver medal for second place in all genres.[14] The book is her 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. Alem Hailu of the Ethiopian Herald published a review about it on 16 February 2020.[17]
All Brenda's books are copyrighted by The Copyright Act of Trinidad and Tobago.[18]
Articles
- Yvonne Webb (7 November 2018). "Brenda books top spot". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday.
- "Brenda Mohammed". World Nations Writers Union.
- "Brenda Mohammed". Trini Talks. Archived from the original on 21 December 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- Mala Naidoo (12 January 2019). "Voices From Trinidad To Australia". Mala Naidoo's Book World.
- "Revenge of Zeeka: Zeeka and the Zombies by Brenda Mohammed". Cine-Books.
- Alem Hailu (16 February 2020). "How To Write For Success". Ethiopian Herald. via teshome (16 February 2020). "How to melt the world into words". Ethiopian Press Agency.
Break the Silence: An Anthology against Domestic Violence [19]
Radio interviews
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "brenda mohammed author - Google Search". www.google.com.
- ↑ https://readersfavorite.com/author-area/65210/contestants-page/5780(registration required)
- ↑ republictt.com
- ↑ "Brenda Mohammed - Author". AllAuthor.
- ↑ "Brenda books top spot". Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. 7 November 2018.
- ↑ Alem Hailu (17 November 2019). "Brenda Mohammed". Ethiopian Herald. via user1 (17 November 2019). "Bagging innumerable awards pinning hopes on light at the end of the channel". Ethiopian Press Agency.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "RRR Tales from the Pages Welcomes Shiju H. Pallithazheth and Brenda Mohammed". BlogTalkRadio.
- ↑ "Brenda Mohammed". Our Poetry Archive. 1 September 2019.
- ↑ https://www.setumag.com/2020/03/brenda-mohammed-trinidad.html
- ↑ https://vocealiterara.ning.com/autori-straini/break-the-silence-an-anthology-against-domestic-violence-was-init
- ↑ https://www.howtowriteforsuccess.net/
- ↑ www.audible.com/author/Brenda-Mohammed/B00CUR2KEU
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 https://readersfavorite.com/author-area/219776/contest
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 "2019 Readers Choice Awards". 8 June 2019.
- ↑ melaniepsmith.com/2018-readers-choice-awards
- ↑ "Finalists 2018 — Author Academy Awards". authoracademyawards.com.
- ↑ https://www.press.et/english/?p=19103
- ↑ "Copyright Registration - Copyright Protection - Copyright Office - Copyright Index". copyrightindex.com.
- ↑ https://vocealiterara.ning.com/autori-straini/break-the-silence-an-anthology-against-domestic-violence-was-init
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