The host of Banker Turns Writer Blog is Trinidadian Brenda C Mohammed, a Readers' Favorite Award Winner, and multi-award winning author who published 60 books. She is the Founder of the Facebook Forum, How to Write for Success Literary Network, National President of The International Chamber of Writers and Artists for Trinidad and Tobago, and National President for UHE- Trinidad and Tobago.
Friday 9 July 2021
THE CHILD POET written by BRENDA MOHAMMED
Tuesday 8 June 2021
A GROUND BREAKING ANTHOLOGY AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Sunday 16 May 2021
NO LEGACY IS AS RICH AS HONESTY
Monday 19 April 2021
HELLO TO ALL BRENDA's OUT THERE
Monday 15 March 2021
FREE TODAY ONLY - THE MANIPULATOR - A PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER
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The MANIPULATOR projects a wonderful personality to entice someone into his life.
Once he/she succeeds, true colours show with lies, broken promises, and attempts to control and run the person’s life.
Manipulators only care about themselves and what others think about them.
Whether online or offline, such manipulators are present in the world.
In this story, you will read of an online situation where Manipulator Stan Stoic, a banker. and Joanna Marsh, a part-time nurse started off as best friends.
Joanna was like his right hand, but Stan had a Jekyll and Hyde personality.
Stan’s urge to manipulate led to serious problems.
Would Joanna be ever able to break free from Stan’s clutches?
This book contains valuable advice for many in such situations, as well as poems for poetry readers.
Read this psychological thriller to find out more.
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Saturday 6 March 2021
ANNIVERSARY MAGAZINE FOR HOW TO WRITE FOR SUCCESS LITERARY NETWORK
Friday 19 February 2021
LOVE IS LIKE RAIN - JUST FOR YOU: POETIC FLOWERS - AN AMAZON NO 1 BESTSELLER
Falling in love is like a downpour of rain.
You may try to prevent it but all in vain.
You can't predict it, but can see the signs.
It’s too late, when with another your heart binds.
Love, like rain, does not choose the grass on which to
fall.
Your heart does the choosing and makes the call.
There’s no stopping the rain when it starts to pour.
Love is like that when it reaches your door.
Couples are drenched with showers of love, like rain.
But when love dies, they become submerged with pain.
When you’re in love, you feel like dancing in the rain.
When betrayed by love, you never want to fall in love
again.
Love challenges can be compared to heavy rains.
When love weakens, becomes stormy, and it wanes.
Don’t give up; pray for a strong umbrella.
If you value your love and want to stay together.
Copyright @Brenda Mohammed
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Thursday 28 January 2021
FREE AND EXCLUSIVE BOOK - GET THE STORY
“I came here for one reason, Mother.” Rachel had come back to confront her past – and had no plans for complication, let alone Keith. Her life had shattered during a storm, and she had run. Run from family, friends, the town, and the gossips. But she knows she must confront her fears or risk losing everything. Keith is handsome, sexy – he has the well-muscled, tanned body of a rancher. His smile promises much – his eyes even more. Keith is a diversion, and an extremely attractive one. She wants to draw a line under her past and write herself a new future. To do that, she must overcome her deepest fears and her darkest secrets. One stormy night, Rachel is forced to open her heart and her past to Keith – and hope that he will stand by her so that she can put an end to her nightmares.
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Thursday 14 January 2021
FREE DOWNLOAD OF AWARD- WINNING ROMANCE NOVEL TITLED STORIES THAT INTRIGUE
Hello Dear Readers,
#FreeDownload Happy New Year. I have a special treat for you to start the New Year. I was inspired to write Romance Novel, STORIES THAT INTRIGUE, after my recent trip in August 2019. Because of Covid 19, it may be my last trip. One of the videos I took on that trip racked up 83,000 views on My Youtube Channel and I wanted to share my joy by giving you it for free for a limited time.
Get this award-winning book FREE from Saturday, January 16th to Wednesday 20th January 2021. BOOK DESCRIPTION STORIES THAT INTRIGUE is a book of six connected delightful and upbeat romance short stories about the trip to London, Switzerland, France, and New York taken by the main characters Julia, Stephanie, and Sam. STORIES THAT INTRIGUE received a five-star review from Readers Favorite International and the review describes the book perfectly. The book also won the gold medal for the popular vote in Connections EMagazine Readers Choice Awards in August 2020. Here is the review by Readers Favorite International. "Reviewed By Lesley Jones for Readers' Favorite" "In Stories That Intrigue by Brenda Mohammed, Julia, a best-selling novelist, with her younger sister Stephanie, have just landed at Heathrow Airport from Trinidad. They plan to meet Sam Jurai whom Julia met through social media, and who will be working with Julia on her 24th novel before traveling to France, where Stephanie is about to start her fashion degree at the university. Throughout these fast-paced six short stories, Julia and Stephanie travel from London to France, Switzerland, and New York where they discover the streets are filled with exciting and wonderful places, as well as situations that threaten their safety. Sam proves to be a valuable travel partner but he holds a secret love for Julia. Will he find the courage to tell her how he feels and how will she respond? Each of the short stories is compelling and includes the perfect amount of tension and suspense. Brenda has cleverly written each tale to flow effortlessly into the next. The relationship between Julia and Stephanie is wonderful; their dialogue and actions perfectly prove the support and care they have for one another. Both Julia and Stephanie have the ideal blend of femininity and strong independence which I love to see in female characters. Stories That Intrigue by Brenda Mohammed is the perfect book for anyone who loves to travel as the cities throughout are described in superb detail. You really get a sense of the culture and atmosphere in each of the places they visit. I also loved the fact that the characters were from different cultures. The author has a wonderful talent for creating characters and dialogue that completely engage the reader. The stories are filled with love, exciting action, human vulnerability, and tense dangerous situations." DOWNLOAD FREE AT THIS AMAZON UNIVERSAL LINK. http://Author.to/BCM786 OR AMAZON US https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XJS6JPS AMAZON UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/STORIES-THAT-INTRIGUE-Stories-Romance-ebook/dp/B07XJS6JPS AMAZON CANADA https://www.amazon.co.uk/STORIES-THAT-INTRIGUE-Stories-Romance-ebook/dp/B07XJS6JPS AMAZON AUSTRALIA https://www.amazon.com.au/STORIES-THAT-INTRIGUE-Stories-Romance-ebook/dp/B07XJS6JPS AMAZON MEXICO https://www.amazon.com.mx/STORIES-THAT-INTRIGUE-Stories-Romance-ebook/dp/B07XJS6JPS AMAZON SPAIN https://www.amazon.es/STORIES-THAT-INTRIGUE-Stories-Romance-ebook/dp/B07XJS6JPS AMAZON ITALY https://www.amazon.it/STORIES-THAT-INTRIGUE-Stories-Romance-ebook/dp/B07XJS6JPS AMAZON GERMANY https://www.amazon.de/STORIES-THAT-INTRIGUE-Stories-Romance-ebook/dp/B07XJS6JPS AMAZON BRAZIL https://www.amazon.com.br/STORIES-THAT-INTRIGUE-Stories-Romance-ebook/dp/B07XJS6JPS AMAZON INDIA https://www.amazon.in/STORIES-THAT-INTRIGUE-Stories-Romance-ebook/dp/B07XJS6JPS
Sunday 3 January 2021
Brenda Mohammed appointed as UHE National President for Trinidad and Tobago
Wednesday 16 December 2020
SWEET MEDLEY: A POETIC JOY, TOPS THE CHARTS ON AMAZON
Friday 11 December 2020
A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY GIFT FOR BRENDA MOHAMMED
Tuesday 27 October 2020
CHAOTIC TIMES: POETRY VACCINE FOR COVID-19
This article was published in The Ethiopian Herald on October 25, 2020, about CHAOTIC TIMES: POETRY VACCINE FOR COVID-19 written by Brenda Mohammed and Florabelle Lutchman with Foreword by Shiju H. Pallithazheth
THANK YOU, Alem Hailu
https://www.press.et/english/?p=29431#
"Everyone is hoping for a vaccine to prevent them from getting the Coronavirus. However, to date, no vaccine for Covid-19 has been invented. Hundreds of thousands of people are getting sick and dying all over the world.
What can we do? Our lives are simple but in these times we need hope and encouragement and general information concerning this devastating disease that is overpowering the world.
The Lockdown periods have caused much anxiety and stress emotionally, physically, and financially, and many have become suicidal.
Brenda Mohammed and Florabelle Lutchman, two sisters have come together to bring hope, encouragement, and amusement to all in this Anthology, “Chaotic Times: Poetry Vaccine for Covid 19.”
The poems of these authors are the right vaccine for our soul in this austere, even dramatic space and time we are going through.
It will prove to be an unforgettable remembrance of what we all went through in 2020, a year that really never was.
A reviewer of the book had this to say. “The vaccine for Covid 19 has not yet been discovered, but the poems of the great authors Brenda Mohamed and Florabelle Lutchman are the right vaccine for our soul in this austere, even dramatic space and time we are going through. “CHAOTIC TIMES” is a volume of poetry with extremely positive reflections, bright valences, and lyricism of calm reconciliation with the chaotic rhythms of the existence of two charming spirits that offer to the reader a true therapy through poetry. Between the pages of this volume is a multitude of solutions to various human turmoil. I am sure that the grace, the dexterity of the mind, and the sensitivity of the authors’ souls will vibrate for you as they vibrated for me.” Corina Junghiatu
CHAOTIC TIMES: POETRY VACCINE FOR COVID-19 was published on October 13th, 2020, and became an Amazon bestseller in Inspirational and religious Poetry after three days on October 16th, 2020. It is available in Paperback and the Kindle Version on Amazon. It is Free to download.
Readers can take advantage of this opportunity and download the Kindle book at the following links:
Amazon US https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08L6HGMCL
Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=B08L6HGMCL
Amazon India https://www.amazon.in/dp/B08L6HGMCL
The Ethiopian Herald October 25, 2020
Monday 26 October 2020
Author and Poet Brenda Mohammed continues to inspire with her writing
The following article by journalist Yvonne Webb appeared in the Trinidad Newsday on 16th October 2020.
"CANCER survivor, author, and poet Brenda Mohammed has been presented with the Prashamshith Pathr (Certificate of Honour) by the writers’ forum Motivational Strips and India Government’s premier literary institution Gujarat Sahitya Akademi.
The Motivational Strips forum has attracted writers from 163 countries, and visitors to its page exceed 7.3 million per month.
On the occasion of India’s 74th Independence Day, Motivational Strips collaborated with the Indian Government’s Gujarat Sahitya Akademi to honour 350 poets and writers from 80 countries. Mohammed was among those selected.
The founder of Motivational Strips, Shiju H Pallithazheth applauded Mohammed for bringing pride to TT and making a mark in global literature. The south Trinidad Vistabella resident began her writing career in 2013 when the daily documentation of her battle with cancer and recovery, transitioned into 'I am Cancer Free: A Memoir.' Published and available on Amazon, the book became a best seller and also won the McGrath House Indie Book Awards 2016 in the non-fiction category.
Mohammed said the success of this book encouraged her to continue writing. To date, she has written 27 books and is working on her 28th.
Her literary works include six memoirs, a science fiction series, children’s books, romance, several short stories plus the self-help book, How to Write for Success. She is also an advocate for suicide prevention and a campaigner against domestic violence, which has inspired the production of the two-volume anthology, A Spark of Hope: A Treasury of Poems for Saving Lives and the co-authoring of an anthology against Domestic Violence – Break the Silence.
She has received a number of other international awards and certifications. In 2018, Mohammed was made an honorary member of the World Higher Literary/Academic Council of the World Nations Writers' Union, Kazakhstan.
She has received several awards from the World Nations Writers’ Union, including the World Laureate in Literature in December 2018, and the World Poetic Star Award in August 2019.
She said, “I can write on any topic, from sci-fi to romance."
Wednesday 14 October 2020
A MUCH NEEDED POETRY VACCINE FOR COVID 19 HAS ARRIVED - FREE NEW RELEASE
CHAOTIC TIMES: POETRY VACCINE FOR COVID19 is an Amazon Bestseller No 1 in the following countries:
1. It is Amazon No 1 in the US in Inspirational and Religious Poetry, and Amazon No 1 in the US in Women's Poetry.
2.It is also Amazon No 1 in the UK in Women's Poetry,
3.Amazon No 1 in Australia in Inspirational and Religious Poetry
4. Amazon No 1 in Canada in Religious Poetry.
5. Amazon No 1 in Spain in English Poetry
6. Amazon No 1 in Mexico in Inspirational and Religious Poetry
The book consists of poems composed by two sisters from Trinidad, Author Brenda Mohammed, and Author Florabelle Lutchman. The book will be a reminder for ourselves and for future generations to read what it was like in the year 2020. The poems within are also therapeutic for the suicidal, depressed, abused, and hopeless. The outstanding Foreword was written by Shiju H Pallithazheth, President and Founder of Motivational Strips. The beautiful cover design was by Motivational Strips, the world’s most active writers’ forum.
Available now on Amazon with the Kindle version FREE to download:
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PAPERBACK CLICK HERE
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Read the brilliant Foreword by Shiju H Pallithazheth below.
FOREWORD
"He was the best singer of all times; he passed away yesterday...
Can’t believe that the princess of Spain succumbed to the virus last month..
The President has been tested positive...
The number of cases has gone up...
Dubai government takes health measures and opens up the nation to tourists...
Gosh...what chaos!
Well, I’m sure by now, all of you have got a brief idea of what I’m hinting at. Yes, the world has turned upside down all of a sudden. The mythical blood moon started showing its rays and doomsday rehearsal is going on. Are we all preparing ourselves for a final exit?
Nonsense!
We aren’t brain dead. We are still breathing. We are getting back to work. We are brave enough to walk amidst the corpses with a firm determination that as a human, we are blessed to keep hope and thoughts alive.
As prominent writers, Author Brenda Mohammed and Author Florabelle Lutchman relay hope, amusement, and awareness to millions of readers through this book titled ‘Chaotic Times.'
I would say that these two brainy authors have succeeded in letting their writers ink vaccinate our minds to open up and accept challenges during this pandemic. Every poem in ‘Chaotic Times’ reflects the need for saving strength to overcome challenges that may or may not arise during the corona war. Remember that we cannot afford to give up in this war. If you even think of doing so, remember that you are the only odd one, when the entire world is fighting against this big coward. Moreover, humans are well equipped and duly blessed.
They can trace even the unseen health pollutants with crystal clear diagnosis. It’s only a matter of time, Soon we will see the solution. Till then, let’s all read some melodic chimes in poetic treasure. It makes us wiser and more thoughtful during our lifetime. The poems signify historical moments that will remain in literary history.
Let’s all realise that, it’s time to be wiser and more informed. Reading this book would definitely give you amusement and at the same time open your eyes to some literary brilliance on the pandemic. Let me add a composition inspired by this book below.
Hatred on self will never be the remedy.
Pandemic times, an erratic comedy.
Don’t kill hope, to crown it as tragedy .
Let it be just another global malady.
It’s same as war and other things shady.
Be brave, prepared, and ready.
It can’t be worse than what it’s already.
Corona came to us when we were unready.
Now we're getting to face it and ready.
Life will resume and soon be steady.
Eco balancing makes life muddy.
Soon life will be sweet as candy.
So meanwhile, savour this literary candy - a wonderful and most promising book for pandemic times and beyond.
Brenda and Florabelle do know what the world needs at this juncture. Each poem In this literary treasure voices out poetic brilliance and assures us to keep our brows raising. Curiosity will keep you gripped to the pages. Amusement in them will keep you thrilled. Revelations of each poem will keep you informed...what more?
Flip the pages and start reading. ’Chaotic Times’ does have more to what my foreword says.
Happy reading!
Shiju H. Pallithazheth
* Author of Best Seller ‘Katashi Tales’
* Founder - Motivational Strips
* Co-President - World Nations Writers Union
* Executive President - Union Hispanomundial De Escritores
* Global Advisor - Lasosyasyon Lar Sans Frontyer (LLSF), Government of Seychelles
Tuesday 1 September 2020
INDIA LITERATURE NEWS - TWO TRINIDAD SiSTERS HONOURED IN INDIA
Saturday 22 August 2020
Two sisters are among the four Trinidad writers honoured by Gujarat Sahitya Academy, and Motivational Strips
Dr. Vishnu Pandya of Gujarat Sahitya Academy, and Shiju H Pallithazheth, Founder and President of the Literary Forum Motivational Strips, made the announcement on India’s Independence Day, 15th August 2020 via the Motivational Strips website, https://motivationalstrips.com/
and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/252154565336217
105 Indian writers and 245 international writers from 80 countries were honoured.
The four writers from Trinidad are:
1. Brenda Mohammed – multi-genre, award-winning, and bestselling author of 27 books, Founder of ‘How to Write for Success’ with 6200 plus members, and Regional Director- Operations, Motivational Strips.
Brenda is also a poet, and published and co-authored three Poetry Anthologies with international authors for the prevention of suicide and against domestic violence. A Spark of Hope 1 and II, and Break the Silence topped the charts of Amazon to become bestsellers No 1.
2.Florabelle Lutchman – Poet, Former School Principal, Principal of the year 1999, and an Administrator in the Literary Forum ‘How to Write for Success’.
3.Narendra Rajkumar – Poet, and former Administrator in the Literary Forum How to Write for Success.
4.Arjune Teeluck – Poet, Founder of the Literary group ‘Write’ with 5,900 members, and Administrator for Trinidad and Caribbean Literature in Motivational Strips Literary Forum.
It is a moment of pride for Trinidad and Tobago for these nationals to receive such prestigious honours..
They are thankful to both Dr. Vishnu Pandya and Shiju H. Pallithazheth for this recognition.
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