TRINIDADIAN AUTHOR BRENDA MOHAMMED DESCRIBES HER LIFE AS A BANKER

 

In 'My Life as a Banker, ' the author combines both History and Geography with her positive outlook to bring her story to life.

The Memoir is the story of a woman's determination to succeed in a profession that did not always favor women.

Set on the lovely Caribbean island of Trinidad. MY LIFE AS A BANKER: A LIFE WORTH LIVING is a fascinating personal memoir written by Brenda Mohammed, a former bank manager.

The book starts with the author’s early life and childhood, leading up to her first job, which was in banking.

Having defied death twice at the ages of eight and nine, she excels and graduates from High School at the tender age of sixteen and lands a job with an International bank with ties to the United Kingdom.

Dealing with customers and money issues can be stressful, but Brenda proved that hard work and determination pay.

She gradually moved up the ranks and received several promotions, leading up to senior managerial status.

Brenda describes changes in the banking system and changes in the bank's attitude towards its employees throughout her working years, and the important roles she played to bring about these changes.

My Life as a Banker: A Life Worth Living by Brenda Mohammed was the winner of Best Bio/Memoir, 2nd place in Metamorph Publishing Summer Indie Book Awards 2016.

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My Life as a Banker: A Life Worth Living is a wonderful story detailing how the author started at a clerical level and rose to a senior position, solely based on her dedication, hard work, and intelligence.

Brenda Mohammad describes how manual work was transformed into computerization, her work at different branches, and her working relationship with her colleagues

Her farewell party from her fellow workers describes how popular she was during her stay with them.

It was interesting to note, as a tradition, that the groom used to write a letter to the bride's father to seek permission to marry his daughter.

This is what happened when her husband proposed to her.

The description of her marriage is so beautiful and emotional.

Brenda had extensive travelling in the United States and Europe;

I enjoyed her visits to Germany and the Netherlands the most.

Close-knit in her family, and how her parents and her siblings took care of each other, is worth reading.

It was touching to read how her father talked to all of his children separately before his death.

Brenda's belief in God is remarkable.”

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TRINIDADIAN AUTHOR EARNS GOLDEN INSIGNIA ORO FROM CIESART GLOBAL

 

THE STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF WRITERS AND ARTISTS CIESART awarded its Official International VIP Members with the Golden Insignia Oro: Golden Badge One.

President Lily Baylon conveyed this message:

"Receive our most sincere thanks for your generous contribution and solidarity support through your annual donation, a gesture that strengthens the spirit of cooperation and cultural commitment that unites us in this great international family.

In the framework of the distinction "Golden Insignia One", we celebrate not only your literary status and your active participation in the activities of this first semester of the year, but also your altruistic gesture, which represents an invaluable impulse for the sustainability and development of the projects promoted by our institution across all five continents.

Each of you has demonstrated that art and words not only inspire but also mobilize concrete actions that sustain the fabric of our global community.

Your annual donation is more than a financial contribution. It is an act of faith in culture, in free creation, in humanistic values, in dialogue between nations, and in the persistence of an organization that has as an essential mission to spread peace through art and literature.

On behalf of the Standing Committee of the International Chamber of Writers & Artists CIESART, we reiterate our respect, admiration, and gratitude for your presence, your voice, and your generosity.

We continue to build together.

With appreciation and consideration,

Standing Committee

International Chamber of Writers & Artists CIESART

MY INTERVIEW FOR CONVERGENCIA NEWSPAPER

 

MY BRIEF INTERVIEW FOR THE NEWSPAPER

A brief sFor the past four years, the newspaper Convergencia has kept the public informed about the most significant events of CIESART GLOBAL.

I am sharing my interview with President Lily Baylon.

Please give a brief summary of your literary or cultural career (no more than 10 sentences).

After a successful Banking career followed by another successful stint in the Insurance field, my life took a momentous turn after surviving an aggressive cancer that almost claimed my life. After that experience, I started writing books and began a prolific career as a writer and peace advocate.

My commitment to peace has led me to serve as a Peace Ambassador for the Iqra Foundation of India and, as President of CIESART Trinidad and Tobago, to lead initiatives that promote art, love, and humanity. I have created a digital platform through which my team and I extend CIESART's mission to thousands of readers and writers in the Caribbean.

How did you first get involved with reading or writing?

My love for reading was inspired by my father, a school principal with a large library, that awakened in me a love of books.

Have you published a book?

After my bout with cancer, I have published 64 books between 2013 and 2025, spanning genres as diverse as memoirs, science fiction, romance, self-help, children's literature, Christian books, thrillers, poetry, and essays.

In your opinion, what are the benefits of reading?

In my opinion, reading offers numerous benefits, including improved literacy, mental stimulation, stress reduction, and expanded knowledge. It also enhances vocabulary, memory, and analytical thinking skills, while also promoting better focus, concentration, and improved writing abilities.

Briefly describe your plans and contributions within CIESART, based on your current role, for the Convergencia newspaper.

Since assuming the Presidency of CIESART Trinidad and Tobago, we have undertaken the following projects:

1.    Published an International Anthology of Poems – Creating a Better World

2.    Published an International Anthology – Peace Begins with Us.

3.    Published three International Magazines to promote CIESART’s initiatives.

4.    Held a National Book and Arts Fair in Trinidad and Tobago to promote Literacy.

5.    Donated books to schools, churches, libraries, and schools.

On May 10th, 2025, we fed the residents of the J. C. McDonald Home for the Aged in San Fernando, Trinidad.

A team comprising the President – Brenda Mohammed, Vice-President – Florabelle Lutchman, Director- Fiona Gobin, as well as members of the Susamachar Presbyterian Church -  Rashiff Mohammed, Adrian Mohammed, and Chitra Badal-Mohammed, took boxes of delicious lunches for the twenty senior residents and six staff members.

It was a heart-rending and touching experience to listen to the plight of each one that caused them to spend their senior years in the home.

Florabelle Lutchman said a prayer for the well-being of the residents before lunch, and we took pleasure in serving them their meals.

We were invited to the Chairman’s quarters for a brief discussion of how the home was born.

Founded in 1931, the J.C. Mac Donald Home for the Aged is situated in the heart of San Fernando at Lower Independence Avenue.

Dr. Allan Mackenzie, former Principal of the Naparima Boys College in San Fernando, and now Chairman of the Home, was always a supporter of this initiative.

He recalled the days when they would gather homeless people from the street and take them to the location, where there was a humble dwelling, and provide them with food and lodging.

Over the years, it evolved into a retirement home, with a minimal payment from the residents’ old age pension.

From all appearances, the home seems comfortable, and the residents are happy.

They were very pleased with our visit, and we left there satisfied that we had warmed their hearts.

For personal and security reasons, we were not allowed to take photos with the residents.

2. Each year, we support the Animals Alive Sanctuary in Oropouche, Trinidad, with cash donations, dog food, and treats. In 2025, we attended a musical recital held by the Sanctuary at the San Fernando Community Centre to raise funds.

We do not ask for donations, and use our personal funds for our charitable endeavours. 

AUDIOBOOKS CAN ENHANCE LITERACY

 

AUDIOBOOKS

Audiobooks can be used to teach children to read and to increase reading ability.

Audiobooks can enhance literacy, engage reluctant readers, and improve comprehension through auditory learning. 

They can make books more accessible to those with visual impairments or who experience difficulty reading. They can even enhance the vocabulary and understanding of both native and non-native English speakers. 

I have decided to make many of my books available on Audible

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WORLD JOURNAL OF CULTURAL DIPLOMACY

 

The World Journal of Cultural Diplomacy in the World is proud to pay tribute to the Honourable Brenda Mohammed, President of CIESART Trinidad and Tobago, a versatile writer, ambassador of peace, and cultural manager whose life is an example of self-improvement, global commitment, and humanistic leadership. Her name, widely recognized in the literary and philanthropic spheres, is today synonymous with excellence and dedication to the common good.

Born in Trinidad and Tobago, Brenda Mohammed began her successful professional career at 16, when she graduated from high school and joined Barclays Bank DCO in Couva, a financial institution headquartered in London. She earned her Diploma in Banking from the Institute of Bankers in that city, rising over the years to the positions of Supervisor, Branch Manager, and finally Area Credit Manager, responsible for loans and overdrafts for personal and business customers across more than 38 branches.

After her early retirement, she decided to reinvent herself and entered the world of insurance with equal success. She has earned a Diploma in Life Insurance from the American College (USA) and qualified for the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) for six consecutive years, attending international conferences in several American cities.

Her story took a momentous turn after surviving an aggressive cancer that nearly claimed her life. At that defining moment, Brenda found in writing a profound channel for healing and personal transformation. That experience marked the beginning of a prolific career as a writer and peace advocate.

 Since then, she has published 64 books between 2013 and 2025, spanning genres as diverse as memoirs, science fiction, romance, self-help, children's literature, thrillers, poetry, and essays. 

Some of her most notable works include:

I Am Cancer Free – winner of the Readers' Favorite International Awards in the health and wellness category (2018)

Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka – Award-winning in three international competitions

How to Write for Success – Readers' Choice Gold Medal (2019) and Second Place Overall

Her commitment to peace has led her to serve as a Peace Ambassador for the Iqra Foundation of India and, as President of CIESART Trinidad and Tobago, to lead initiatives that promote art, love, and humanity. She has created a digital platform through which she extends CIESART's mission to thousands of readers and writers in the Caribbean.

Brenda has also written the screenplay for her science fiction novel Zeeka Chronicles, with plans to pitch it to international production companies.

Her childhood was marked by dreams of leadership. She wanted to become a bank manager, inspired by her father, a school principal with a large library that awakened in her, a love of books. Today, that dream has far surpassed her, as she has become a globally recognized literary and cultural figure.

 Their message, like a song of unity, resonates strongly in the hearts of the CIESART family:

 "The Trinidad and Tobago branch of the International Chamber of Writers and Artists strives for change through music, art, and spoken word. As sisters and brothers of one Creator, we join hands to build a better world, for peace, brotherhood, and humanity."

 Brenda Mohammed represents with dignity the most luminous face of CIESART: art at the service of the human spirit and culture as a pillar of lasting peace.

Dr. Lily R. Baylón

C.E.O. of CIESART

Founding President of CIESART

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Humankind's greatest desire is to live forever.

God is offering this to all in the Universe on a platter.

HE IS THE ONE: A BOOK FOR END TIMES, written by multi-award-winning and bestselling Author Brenda Mohammed, gives answers you have been searching for.

The author touches upon many things concerning the end times in which we live, and includes references to scriptures for the reader to cross-reference and meditate upon.

The book contains facts about God’s plan for humankind, prophecies from the Old Testament about God's Covenants, the Gospels, and the Book of Revelation.

It is an eye-opener for those seeking eternal life.

You will also read the Greatest Love Story ever told in history, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” [John 15:13]

Read the book and get answers to your burning questions.

Why do we die?

What happens to us after death?

Is there an Afterlife?

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Contemporary and Modern Artist for Literature Author Brenda Mohammed

 

Obra Maestra - Today's Brilliant Contemporary and Modern Artist for Literature: Madame Brenda Mohammed

- February 06, 2025

I strongly believe, that one of today's most prolific book writers is my dearest friend and colleague, Madame Brenda Mohammed from Trinidad and Tobago.

Brenda Mohammed, from Trinidad and Tobago, is a prolific author and former Bank Manager. With 64 published books spanning multiple genres, she has made a significant impact in the literary world. Brenda's work includes 19 poetry books filled with enlightening poems, and she has also written a five-series screenplay for her sci-fi thriller, *Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka*.

Her futuristic novel, *Zeeka Chronicles*, has been compared to *Frankenstein*, *Twilight Zone*, and Shakespeare's plays by reviewers, with some suggesting it is movie material. This novel has earned her awards from Readers’ Favorite International, Author Academy Global Awards, and Readers’ Choice.

 Her genres encompass memoirs, science fiction, romance, self-help, mystery thrillers, children's books, psychological thrillers, Christian books, poetry, and poetry anthologies. Her memoir, *I Am Cancer Free*, won an award for Health and Fitness at the Readers’ Favorite International Awards in 2018. *Barry Holmes Mysteries*, a mystery fiction book, received several awards, including a five-star review from Readers' Favorite International in September 2021, the Culture, Literature, and Research [CLR] Award in India for Best Fantasy, a certificate of recognition from The International Chamber of Writers and Artists [CIESART] in Spain on World Book Day in April 2023, and was a finalist in the Independent Author Awards 2024 hosted by Literary Global Awards.

Her romance stories are known for their humor, mystery, suspense, and unexpected endings.

Brenda's memoirs of her Life as a Banker and her Travel Memoirs are delightful additions to her diverse portfolio.

Recently inspired to write Christian books, Brenda has published nine of them to date. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and has authored 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, it topped the Non-Fiction category of Connections EMagazine Readers' Choice awards, winning the gold medal, and placed second in all categories, earning the silver medal.

Her romance novel, *Stories People Love*, won the gold medal for placing first in all categories in the same contest.

The merits of *How to Write for Success* were featured in a review in the Ethiopian Herald Sunday Edition on February 16th, 2020. Brenda has won several literary awards in 45 countries and received numerous awards from CIESART Spain.

In 2024, she was honored with the PLATO AWARD, which highlights the values of Wisdom, Temperance, Courage, Justice, and more, as well as the Dante Alighieri Award for active cultural management.

CIESART GLOBAL nominated her for the Mar De Cristal Barcelona Award in Literature in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Brenda has conducted book signings, hosted book fairs in Trinidad and Tobago, and donated books to schools, libraries, and churches in her country.

She is an advocate for peace, suicide prevention, and is against domestic violence. Brenda is the founder of the Facebook Forum, *How to Write for Success Literary Network*, and serves as the National President for Trinidad and Tobago for the International Chamber of Writers and Artists [CIESART] - Spain, and Unión Hispanomundial de Escritores - Peru.

She is also a Peace Ambassador for the Iqra Foundation of India. Brenda Mohammed's work continues to inspire and influence readers worldwide, making her a shining beacon in the literary community.

 

BRENDA’S LITERARY WORK

 

TITLE: ZEEKA CHRONICLES: REVENGE OF ZEEKA

 

WRITTEN BY: BRENDA MOHAMMED

 

BOOK DESCRIPTION: The five-episode futuristic sci-fi thriller written by Author Brenda Mohammed, who has published 64 books, is set in 2036 on an imaginary 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.

 In this character-driven novel, 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. 

Bill Grady [Master Zeeka] is the Chief of Police on the island of Gosh, and he has been harbouring grief and rage for many years. Grady kidnapped Steven Sharpe, the seven-year-old son of his former lover who jilted him, leaving him hurt and betrayed. He changed the boy’s name to Jason Stephens, threatened to kill his family if he tried to escape, sent him to medical school, and used him to create a vaccine to bring back to life the dead babies who died after women infected with the zika virus gave birth at the Gosh Hospital. 

Grady used the vaccine to create programmable killer zombies in a revenge plot against Gosh Hospital, where his ex-lover and her husband used to work. Added to that, his wife, who was infected with the virus, died in childbirth, and his biological son was born deformed in that hospital. 

Grady known as Master Zeeka to his 51 programmable killer zombies, unleashes chaos and death on spectators at a Carnival event on the tourist haven of Gosh Island. 

The local police, Detective Wildy, and Dr. Steven Sharpe, kidnapped by Zeeka as a child, must hunt down Master Zeeka before he kills again.

 Dr. Jason Stephens’ real name is Dr. Steven Sharpe. When he is suspected of being Master Zeeka, he breaks his engagement with Dr. Janet Jones and disappears, leaving a note to forget him. Janet marries Steven’s brother, Dr.Raynor Sharpe. 

Steven filled with guilt and shame, proves his innocence and real identity and reunites with his brother, Raynor. He assists the police in hunting down Zeeka, regains his job at Gosh Hospital, marries Janet’s sister, Mandy, invents many miracle cures, and becomes the hero on the island of Gosh. 

In episode 1, Dr. Raynor Sharpe sees zombies marching outside his beachfront home, and they suddenly disappear. A zombie named Number Nine goes to Gosh Hospital to warn Dr. Brown about an impending massacre by his Master, Zeeka. 

 In February 2036, 51 killer zombies disguised as a sailor band, and controlled by a transponder by Master Zeeka, unleash weapons at a Carnival event. One hundred and twenty-five people die, seventy-five are maimed for life, and all the zombies disintegrate into ash. Police are not clear if Number Nine died in the shoot-out. A manhunt begins for Master Zeeka. Intertwined in this episode is a love triangle between Dr. Jason Stephens, Dr. Raynor Sharpe, and Dr. Janet Jones. 

 In episode 2, Detective Jack Wildy discovers a flash drive revealing the face of the real perpetrator, Chief of Police Bill Grady. 

Dr. Jason Stephens gives another flash drive to Janet to deliver to Dr. Raynor Sharpe, confirming his identity as Dr. Steven Sharpe—Raynor’s brother—and about his kidnapping by Zeeka [ Grady] forty years before. 

Police find evidence of nine flesh-eating zombies in Grady’s basement and start a manhunt for Zeeka and the nine zombies. 

In episode 3, Zeeka [ Grady] abandons his zombies in the forest and goes to the home of Dr. Raynor Sharpe to look for Steven Sharpe. Janet’s helper, Miranda, a beautiful robot, uses her taekwondo skills to capture Zeeka when she sees him holding a gun and calls the police. 

They slap Grady with more than 200 charges, to which he confesses. He asks to see Steven and tells him why he kidnapped him. 

He begs Steven for forgiveness after telling him he thought Steven was his son. Steven does not believe him and refuses. Grady commits suicide in prison. The funeral home gives Steven Grady’s ashes. The police shrink zombies and demolish them with high-tech weapons found in Grady’s bag. 

In the fourth episode, a strong wind throws down Zeeka’s urn. it falls and breaks into pieces, the ashes scatter in Steven’s study, and Zeeka’s ghost appears to Steven. The ghost begs Steven for forgiveness, and he again refuses. However, the ghost saves Steven and his wife, Mandy, from dangerous criminals, and Steven forgives Zeeka, who leaves the world in peace. 

In episode 5, Number Nine reappears and is alive. Mandy's robot helper, Eve, encounters him in the backyard. He collapses in the backyard with an epileptic fit, and Eve alerts the Gosh hospital. Tests and records confirm he is Number Nine; he is not a zombie and is the biological son of Bill Grady – Master Zeeka. This literary piece is truly a masterpiece; the storyline is captivating and lets the readers delve more into the mystery. It enthralls the curiosity up until the end. Madame Brenda Mohammed definitely created a literary masterpiece that will last a lifetime.

Written by Marlon Salem Gruezo

ABOUT MARLON

Marlon Salem Gruezo is a Filipino-Spanish peace and culture advocate, educator, and arts & letters protagonist.

He is a member of several notable, highly respected, and well-known international non-government organizations whose core missions are peace development, human rights, culture, arts & letters, and education promotions. He is a poetry enthusiast, writer, and editor of several international online and print magazines.

His literary works were published in highly respected and well-known literary publications, both online and in print media, such as the Pen Craft Magazine, The Daily Global Nation, The Trap Magazine, Quick World News, Glitterati Quill with Spark, The Raft of Dreams Literary Magazine, and Atunis Poetry.Com to name a few. He is one of the 26 poet recipients of the 1st Indo-Bangla Literature and Peace Award given by the University of Dhaka Bangladesh, The Daily Global Nation, and The Global Writers Academy, Bangladesh.

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