OVERVIEW 

 VISIONARY AUTHOR  - POET – LITERARY POWERHOUSE - CANCER SURVIVOR 

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. 

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 at the 2018 Reader’s Favorite International Awards. 

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 at the SIBA Awards 2017, won the gold award in the Science Fiction category at the Connections Emagazine Readers' Choice Awards 2018, and was among the top ten finalists in Science Fiction at the Author Academy Global Awards 2018. 

3.    From Zombie story to Hollywood Screenplay Success, 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.

  https://13horror.com/finalists2025 

     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. 

 https://www.stage32.com/happy-writers/contests/Stage-32-%20-Drama-Box-Screenwriting-Competition 

 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 non-fiction category. 

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 for CIESART’S GLOBAL MAGAZINES three times between 2023 and 2026. 

CIESART GLOBAL also nominated Brenda for CIESART WOMAN OF THE YEAR in 2025 and 2026.

10. Brenda has received hundreds of International Certificates and Awards for Literature and Poetry from Magazines, Anthologies, and Facebook Groups.

 INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION 

1. On September 30th 2026, WOMENS INSIDER  published an article about her journey in Literature.

2. 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.  

LITERARY APPOINTMENTS 

1.    She was appointed by the President of CIESART GLOBAL as National Delegate 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 2018 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 advocate and an 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.  

https://www.stage32.com/profile/750872/about

5.  Brenda was appointed by the Founder of the International Laureate Award as President of the Trinidad and Tobago Chapter.

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.

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