BRENDA MOHAMMED – VISIONARY AUTHOR – AWARD-WINNING POET – LITERARY POWERHOUSE - CANCER SURVIVOR
OVERVIEW
Brenda Mohammed is a prolific, multi-award-winning author and screenwriter from Trinidad and Tobago, with 68 published books and 68 audiobooks spanning various genres, including science fiction, memoirs, mystery, romance, self-help, poetry, children’s books, anthologies, magazines, and three screenplays. Her superb writing skills won her several International literary awards, bringing fame to Trinidad and Tobago in the field of Literature. Brenda Mohammed’s literary catalogue is a testament to the power of words, creativity, and resilience.
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. The Ethiopian Herald published an interview with Brenda Mohammed in 2021.
4. Her work in Literature was featured in the local newspapers in Trinidad and Tobago on several occasions.
PREVIOUS OCCUPATIONS
a. Before her literary ascent, Brenda was a trailblazer in banking and insurance, rising from a clerk at the tender age of 16 to senior leadership at a local bank in Trinidad. Her career helped shape communities and drive economic growth across Trinidad and Tobago.
b. After she retired from Banking, she excelled in insurance, earning the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table qualification six times, a Life Underwriting Fellowship from the American College, USA, and earning international recognition as a top-tier financial professional from Trinidad and Tobago.
LITERARY JOURNEY AND ACCOLADES
1. Her writing journey began after surviving a near-fatal battle with cancer. That experience birthed I AM CANCER FREE, a bestselling memoir that won global acclaim. The book won an award in the Reader’s Favorite International Awards 2018.
2. Her gripping five-series futuristic Caribbean sci-fi thriller, ZEEKA CHRONICLES, won an award in the Reader’s Favorite International Awards 2018, and has been adapted into a five-part screenplay, primed for film or television. The book also won awards in Science Fiction in SIBA Awards 2017, won the gold award in the category Science Fiction in Connections Emagazine Readers' Choice Awards 2018, and was a winner in the top ten finalists for science fiction in the Author Academy Global Awards 2018.
3. Her four-series futuristic sci-fi horror screenplay, ZEEKA AND THE ZOMBIES II, is a finalist in a film and screenplay contest 2025, by 13Horror.com. This recognition marks a major milestone in Brenda’s journey to bring her literary universe to the screen, reinforcing her reputation as a visionary storyteller with global impact
4. Her romance novel, THE GIFT OF LOVE, has also been adapted into a short screenplay for television and made it to the Quarterfinals of the Stage 32 DramaBox Screenwriting Competition in April 2026.
5. Her memoir, MY LIFE AS A BANKER, won second place for ‘best memoir’ in the Metamorph Publishing Summer Indie Book Awards 2016.
6. Her self-help guide, HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS I, was hailed by the Ethiopian Herald as “a comprehensive toolkit for writers, critics, and editors.” In August 2019, How to Write for Success 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. It was a triple victory for Brenda, because her romance novel, 'Stories People Love,' placed first in all categories and won the gold medal.
7. BARRY HOLMES MYSTERIES received a five-star review from Readers' Favorite International in September 2021, won the Culture, Literature, and Research [CLR] Award in India for Best Writer- Fantasy, received a certificate of recognition from The International Chamber of Writers and Artists [CIESART], Spain in 2023 on World Book Day, and was a finalist in the Independent Author Awards 2024 hosted by Literary Global Awards.
8. STORIES PEOPLE LOVE topped the Connections Emagazine Readers’ Choice Awards 2019, and won two gold medals in the category Romance and the other for topping all genres.
9. In 2025, CIESART GLOBAL honoured Brenda Mohammed with the UNION OF NATIONS SUCCESS AWARD and the MEDAL OF HONOUR for her outstanding career, significant merits, and valuable contributions in the fields of humanities, culture, science, and intercultural dialogue. Her picture was chosen as the face on CIESART’S GLOBAL MAGAZINES twice between 2023 and 2026.
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.
4. 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.
In a world where stories shape lives, Brenda Mohammed emerges as a beacon, her words healing wounds, building communities, and transforming the literary landscape from Trinidad and Tobago to the world stage.
Her catalogue showcases not only her immense talent but also her deep commitment to addressing both personal and global challenges through storytelling. All her books and audiobooks are published on Amazon.
BRENDA MOHAMMED – VISIONARY AUTHOR – AWARD-WINNING POET – LITERARY POWERHOUSE - CANCER SURVIVOR
OVERVIEW
Brenda Mohammed is a prolific, multi-award-winning author and screenwriter from Trinidad and Tobago, with 68 published books and 68 audiobooks spanning various genres, including science fiction, memoirs, mystery, romance, self-help, poetry, children’s books, anthologies, magazines, and three screenplays. Her superb writing skills won her...
DEAD BUSINESS is one of the six stories in Heart Warming Tales – Tales of Love, Heartbreak, and Romance, written by award-winning author Brenda Mohammed.
I created this short story about the undertaker's wife because of my own experience when I worked at a bank. I had to visit a funeral home to prepare a proposal for...
HUMMING BIRD MAGAZINE IV 2026 is an annual magazine of the International Chamber of Writers and Artists [CIESART] – Trinidad and Tobago, to bring members up to date on the past year’s successes and plans for the future. The magazine contains delightful poems written by international poets who are members of the Trinidad and Tobago chapter and...
Christmas Messages is a book of faith-based, and inspiring Poetry written by Author Brenda Mohammed to remind us of the reason for Christmas. What exactly do Christians celebrate at Christmas? We celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ more than 2000 years ago. The coming of Jesus has changed the world. We count the years BC and AD: Before Christ and...
How to Write for Success Literary Magazines contain interviews of many international literary icons, poems from five-star poets, articles, and poems from the Founder, and Literary Ambassadors, a round-up of the network's news, achievements over the past months of the...
FIVE MUST-READ BOOKS TO INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE READERS.
TRUE POWER OF LOVE, a book of poetic verses about the miracles performed by Jesus Christ, which were beyond the reach of human action and natural causes.
HIGHWAY TO JOY ETERNAL is a book of poetic verses with encouraging...
I am sharing with my readers a Foreword for my Poetry Book, SWEET MEDLEY, written by a renowned poet from India, Dr. Vandita Dharni.
FOREWORD
The Book, ‘Sweet Medley: A Poetic Joy’ encapsulates a feeling of warmth, love and compassion.
The poet Brenda Mohammed has inked her profound musings in this exquisite bouquet of verses. The poems are infused with nostalgia, yet there is hope igniting the dark tunnel of life in all its manifestations.
Being a visionary, Brenda always has a positive...
In the beginning, before time, God had a plan for humankind.
From the creation of Adam and Eve to the calling of His Chosen Ones.
One man was chosen to fulfil a promise that could not be broken.
From Genesis to Revelation, God called ordinary people like Noah, Abraham, Moses, Joshua, Jacob [Israel], Jeremiah, Hosea, Obadiah, and John the Baptist.
Until the time was right, Jesus Christ was born.
Because of His love for us, He died to redeem us from our sins.
During the Lenten Season, I was inspired to write books for the End Times.
Although I have read the Bible several times in my lifetime and received a distinction in Bible Knowledge in High School, it was a difficult task to undertake.
Quoting accurate facts from the Bible required deep research.
I prayed to God for guidance, and he certainly guided me to complete the book.
This three-book series, HE IS THE ONE, CHOSEN BY THE CREATOR,...
With 68 audiobooks spanning poetry, mystery, children’s tales, memoirs, science fiction, romance, mysteries, psychological thrillers, poetry, and self-publishing guides, Brenda Mohammed invites you to experience storytelling in a whole new way.
Perfect for:
- Busy readers on the go
- Lovers of poetry and prose
- Dreamers who enjoy stories told aloud
From heartfelt poetry to thrilling mysteries, every book is now...
