About
Brenda Mohammed is a prolific, multi-award-winning author and screenwriter from Trinidad and Tobago, with 67 published books and 67 audiobooks spanning various genres, including science fiction, memoir, mystery, romance, self-help, poetry, children’s books, anthologies, magazines, and three screenplays.
Her sci-fi horror, ZEEKA AND THE ZOMBIES, 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 Caribbean sci-fi saga ZEEKA CHRONICLES 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 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. It was published by BizWeekly in September 2025. Her literary journey was also published in USA NEWS in September 2025. She was featured in Trinidad Newsday [2018] and Trinidad Guardian [2020].
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. Her memoir, My Life as a Banker, won second place for ‘best memoir’ in the Metamorph Publishing Summer Indie Book Awards 2016.
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.
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. Brenda’s works have since earned honours across five continents—including the PLATO Award, Socrates Award, and Dante Alighieri Award from CIESART Spain, Reader’s Favorite International Awards (USA), Author Academy Awards, EConnection Reader’s Choice Awards, Literary Global Awards, and the CLR Award (India). The last two awards were for her Mystery suspense thriller, Barry Holmes Mysteries.
Founder of the How to Write for Success Literary Network, Brenda Mohammed has mentored countless writers and 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.
Her self-help guide How to Write for Success was hailed by the Ethiopian Herald as “a comprehensive toolkit for writers, critics, and editors.”
A Peace Ambassador and advocate against domestic and all types of violence and suicide, Brenda’s influence extends beyond the page. 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.
Inside the Mind - Brenda Mohammed
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What inspired you to start writing?
My life began in a way that many would describe as traditional. I entered the banking industry at an international bank located in Trinidad, rising from an entry-level clerk to Commercial Credit Manager. My visionary leadership helped transform rural communities into thriving towns, contributing to the economic development of Trinidad and Tobago. It was in this phase of my career that I built the foundation for my success: a deep understanding of community-building, strategic thinking, and leadership. After I retired from banking, I moved into Insurance and qualified for the Million Dollar Round Table six times. Yet, it was an unexpected life event that radically altered the course of my life. Diagnosed with cancer, I faced a life-threatening challenge that many could not survive. However, my resilience became the hallmark of my character. After winning my battle with cancer, I wrote a memoir, I Am Cancer Free, which not only became a bestseller but also garnered international acclaim. This book marked the beginning of my literary career, one that would ultimately see me publish 67 books, 67 audiobooks, and three screenplays, spanning a variety of genres, from memoirs to self-help, romance, mystery, science fiction, Christian books, children's books, and poetry.
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Can you tell us a little about your latest book?
My 67th book is CHRISTMAS MESSAGES, faith-based and inspiring poetry, to remind us of the reason for Christmas. The book is intended to remind readers that Christmas is not simply a season, but a story, the story of God's greatest gift, His Son, given out of pure love for humanity.
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Inside the Mind - Brenda Mohammed
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What inspired you to start writing?
I had a near-death experience with cancer. I wrote a memoir about it, and it won an award for I AM CANCER FREE in the Readers' Favorite International annual awards some years later. That spurred me on to write more books.
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Can you tell us a little about your latest book?
Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka is a fast-paced, ethically layered Caribbean sci-fi thriller that explores the dark possibilities of artificial intelligence, human ambition, and vengeance in a futuristic Caribbean. It is loved by fans of high-concept science fiction, biotech suspense, and readers seeking underrepresented voices in speculative fiction.
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