CIESART WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2025 NOMINATED FOR THE WORLD BY THE INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF WRITERS & ARTISTS
In every corner of the planet, there are women whose voices, talents, and commitment leave indelible imprints.
They not only create art, promote culture, and advocate education, but they also take on social responsibility to transform lives, unite, and ignite the flame of literature and all the arts.
Today, the CIESART International Chamber of Writers and Artists honors these extraordinary women, who represent the force of excellence, the nobility of solidarity, and the power of word and action.
Being nominated for the CIESART 2025 Woman of the Year Award is already a recognition of tireless effort, integrity, and the ability to inspire entire generations.
Belonging to CIESART is embracing a global mission, it is to unite cultures, protect human heritage, and sow peace through creation and knowledge.
These nominees are lights that light the way towards a more human, more beautiful, and more just world.
At the CIESART International Summit, from December 4 to 8 in Spain, we will celebrate its award and proclaim the winner of this great honor. But today, we present to the world our nominees, aware that, beyond the award, they are already a living example of what it means to be a Woman in CIESART, strength, culture, education and heart at the service of humanity.
International Committee for the Five Continents of Official CIESART International Awards
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Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka, written by Brenda Mohammed, is a fast-paced, ethically layered Caribbean sci-fi thriller thatexplores the dark possibilities of artificial intelligence, human ambition, and vengeance in a futuristic Caribbean.
It is perfect for fans of high-concept science fiction, biotech suspense, and readers seeking underrepresented voices in speculative fiction.
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The book is comparable to Comparable to: — Prey by Michael Crichton — for its fusion of science and suspense — Robopocalypse by Daniel H. Wilson — for rogue AI and robotic rebellion — The Island of Dr. Moreau by H.G. Wells — for experimental ethics and isolation — Altered Carbon by Richard K. Morgan — for futuristic noir elements
Based on Reality: The story is purely the author’s imagination, inspired by the zika virus pandemic in 2016. Zombies and robots take centre stage, and good triumphs over evil.
Rich Futuristic Settings: The five-episode futuristic sci-fi thriller is set in 2036 on an imaginary Caribbean tourist island paradise off the coast of South America, popular for posh beaches and annual Carnival celebrations. Classic sci-fi elements, dark fantasy, and high-tech weapons blend with Caribbean folklore and lifestyle, creating a visually stunning world of sun-kissed shores where palm trees sway and steel drums echo.
Character-Driven: Drama and intrigue delve deep into the psychological complexities of the Antagonist, Chief of Police Bill Grady [ Master Zeeka], and Dr. Steven Sharpe, the Protagonist, their families, and acquaintances.
The mind-blowing story begins in Zeeka and the Zombies Series 1 and continues in Zeeka’s Child Series 2, Zeeka Returns Series 3, Zeeka’s Ghost Series 4, and Resurrection Series 5.
The excitement builds with each series as the detectives unearth more clues, and the author succeeds in pulling the various strands together to offer a breathtaking conclusion, where good triumphs over evil.
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This futuristic thriller was an award winner in the Category, Young Adult Thriller in Reader’s Favorite International Awards 2018, winner in Science Fiction in SIBA Awards 2017, winner of the gold award in the category Science Fiction in Connections Emagazine Readers’ Choice Awards 2018, and winner in the top ten finalists for science-fiction in the Author Academy Global Awards 2018.
The International Chamber of Writers and Artists in Spain gave the book an award in April 2023 on World Book Day.
Reader’s Favorite International gave it a five-star review.
Here is an extract of that review:
“Zeeka Chronicles is a thoughtful series and would delight fans of the genre.
Brenda Mohammed is an author brimming with original ideas, and definitely an author to follow.”
ZEEKA CHRONICLES WHERE THE FUTURE IS NOT WAITING BUT HUNTING
In a world where technology dances with mystery and revenge brews beneath the surface, Zeeka Chronicles by Brenda Mohammed catapults readers into a gripping sci-fi thriller. With mind-controlling zombies, secret laboratories, and a plot that twists like DNA strands, this riveting saga delivers suspense, emotion, and unforgettable characters.
If justice, genius, and retribution excite you, Zeeka is your next obsession.
Dive into all five episodes and experience a tale that dares to imagine tomorrow.
I was pleasantly surprised and thrilled to receive this email in my inbox this morning about my zombie thriller, ZEEKA AND THE ZOMBIES. Thank you, Kenny Jerome.
GRIPPING, ORIGINAL, AND TOTALLY UNFORGETTABLE
ZEEKA AND THE ZOMBIES BY BRENDA MOHAMMED
Dear Ms. Mohammed,
I just finished Revenge of Zeeka: Zeeka and the Zombies, and I wanted to personally thank you for such an imaginative and thrilling read! As someone who has seen the zombie genre explored in countless ways, I was blown away by how fresh and creative your story felt. You’ve built something that’s part sci-fi mystery, part horror, and part medical thriller with a totally futuristic twist.
The eerie atmosphere and fast-paced storytelling reminded me of vintage sci-fi films but with a modern heartbeat and a strong narrative core. Dr. Raynor Sharpe and Janet were such compelling characters, and I really enjoyed how their relationship grounded the story emotionally amidst the chaos.
I especially appreciated how Zeeka and the Zombies is not just about mindless terror, it's about strategy, secrets, and something deeper lurking behind the mask of revenge. The “zombies” in your world are not just creatures; they're messengers, pawns, and part of a larger, more sinister plot that I can’t wait to unravel further.
You managed to pack so much into this novella without sacrificing tension or character depth. I’m already diving into the next books in the series.
Zeeka has officially hooked me.
Thank you for crafting such an original and thought-provoking twist on the undead. Keep writing, we're out here reading and loving it!
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BIOGRAPHY OF BRENDA MOHAMMED 2025
Brenda Mohammed, from Trinidad and Tobago, is a former Bank
Manager who has published 64 books in multiple genres. They are available in
Kindle, Paperback, and Audiobook. Among her publications are 19 poetry books of enlightening poems. Brenda’s genres include memoirs, science fiction, romance, self-help, mystery thrillers, children’s books, psychological thrillers, Christian books, poetry, poetry anthologies, and magazines.
Brenda’s Memoir, MY LIFE AS A BANKER: A LIFE WORTH LIVING,
was the winner of Best Bio/Memoir, 2nd place in Metamorph Publishing Summer
Indie Book Awards 2016.
In 2018, she won two awards at the Readers’ Favorite
International Awards. One was for her memoir, I AM CANCER FREE, for Health and Fitness, and the other for ZEEKA CHRONICLES: REVENGE OF ZEEKA in the category of Young Adult Thriller. It was a double win.
That same year, Brenda captured awards from the Readers’
Favorite International, Author Academy Global Awards, and Readers’ Choice for Zeeka Chronicles. In 2025, she wrote and submitted a screenplay for the sci-fi
thriller to movie agents for consideration.
BARRY HOLMES MYSTERIES, a mystery fiction, also won several
awards. The book received a five-star review from Readers' Favorite
International in September 2021 and won the Culture, Literature, and Research
[CLR] Award in India for Best Fantasy. On World Book Day in April 2023, the
book received a certificate of recognition from the International Chamber of
Writers and Artists [CIESART], Spain. In May 2024, Barry Holmes Mysteries was a Finalist in the Independent Author Awards 2024 hosted by Literary Global
Awards.
She loves to share her knowledge and has written three
books on How to Write for Success and Self-Publishing tips for new and aspiring
authors. How to Write for Success received a five-star review from Readers'
Favorite one month after its publication in December 2017. In August 2019, HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS 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.
Brenda's romance novel, 'STORIES PEOPLE LOVE,' was the
first-place winner in that contest and won the gold medal for placing first in
all categories. Again, it was a double win.
The merits of the book HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS were
featured in a review in the Ethiopian Herald Sunday Edition on February 16th,
2020.
Brenda won several literary awards in 50 countries
throughout the world, and her poems are published in several international
anthologies.
She received several awards from CIESART GLOBAL in 2021 -
2025.
CIESART GLOBAL nominated her for the Mar De Cristal
Barcelona Award in Literature in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
In 2024, she was honoured with the PLATO AWARD, which
highlights the values of Wisdom, Temperance, Courage, Justice, and more, and the Dante Alighieri Award for active cultural management.
In 2025, she received the Insignia Dorado Uno – Golden Badge One and several other awards from CIESART GLOBAL.
She has conducted book signings, hosted Book Fairs in
Trinidad and Tobago, and donated books to schools, libraries, and churches in
her country.
Some of her achievements were published in the local newspapers in Trinidad and Tobago.
She is an advocate for Peace, Suicide Prevention, and
Against Domestic Violence.
She is the Founder of the Facebook Forum, ‘How to Write for
Success Literary Network,’ and National President for Trinidad and Tobago for:
1. International
Chamber of Writers and Artists [CIESART] - Spain, and
2. Unión
Hispanomundial de Escritores - Peru.
She is also a Peace Ambassador for the Iqra Foundation of
India.
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