BIOGRAPHY OF BRENDA MOHAMMED 2026
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. Brenda Mohammed’s literary catalogue is a testament to the power of words, creativity, and resilience.
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
1. Brenda’s work was published by Biz Weekly 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. She 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 to senior leadership at a local bank in Trinidad and earning international recognition as a top-tier financial professional. 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 and a Life Underwriting Fellowship from the American College, USA.
LITERARY JOURNEY AND ACCOLADES
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 in 2018.
Brenda’s works have since earned honours across five continents.
Her four-series futuristic sci-fi horror, 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
Her gripping five-series futuristic Caribbean sci-fi saga, ZEEKA CHRONICLES, won an award in the Reader’s Favorite International awards and has been adapted into a five-part screenplay, primed for film or television.
Her romance novel, THE GIFT OF LOVE, has also been adapted into a short screenplay for television.
Her memoir, My Life as a Banker, won second place for ‘best memoir’ in the Metamorph Publishing Summer Indie Book Awards 2016
Her self-help guide, How to Write for Success, was hailed by the Ethiopian Herald as “a comprehensive toolkit for writers, critics, and editors.”
In 2025, CIESART GLOBAL honoured her 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 one of 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, Trinidad and Tobago, in 2022.
2. She founded the How to Write for Success 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 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.
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