Showing posts with label Trinidad Author Brenda Mohammed. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Trinidad Author Brenda Mohammed. Show all posts

Wednesday, 22 May 2024

AN INTERVIEW WITH KAYE LYNNE BOOTH by BRENDA MOHAMMED



I had an amazing interview with Kaye Lynne Booth, one of our valuable members of the How to Write for Success Literary Forum.

Kaye Lynne is well-qualified in Creative Writing and Publishing and has excelled in her author business.

I am sure that readers and authors will be very pleased to know her.




 

BRENDA: Tell us a little bit about yourself.

 

KAYE LYNNE: I’ve devoted a lifetime to writing. I sold my first poem in 1996, and I’ve been at it ever since. I’m a self-taught, do-it-yourself author.

When I don’t know how to do something, I search for answers until I do.

 I have three Master’s degrees in creative writing and publishing because I needed to learn how to craft a book, how to publish it, and set it up for success. I’m learning more all the time.

I like to pay it forward anytime I can. I offer book reviews and author interviews on my blog, provide fellow authors with opportunities to collaborate through anthologies, host virtual writing events, and offer affordable book advertising through book blog tours. I’m also into trading services with my fellow authors, such as proofreading, editing services, or book cover designs.

 

BRENDA. When did you first realize that you loved Literature and the Arts?

KAYE LYNNE: When I was in the fourth grade and we did a unit on writing Haiku, I fell in love with the poetry form and it opened my eyes to the power of words.

Unfortunately, in undergraduate school, an experience with a student teacher in an entry-level English class caused me to abandon writing in search of something else for several years, but due to encouragement from my husband, friends, and family, I eventually started writing poetry and children’s books.

Later, I tried my hand at short stories, and then while studying for my first Master’s degree in Creative writing: genre fiction, I wrote two novels, one western and one science fantasy.

Dusty Saddles Publishing published the Western story, then revised and re-released it six years later through WordCrafter Press as Book One in my Women in the West Adventure Series, DELILAH, which is Western historical women’s fiction.

The science fantasy novel idea was epic, so the book I wrote was the first in a four-book series, PLAYGROUND FOR THE GODS.

I haven’t done anything with it yet, but I’m thinking of offering this series as a monthly subscription on Ream, before releasing the individual books through retailers.

 

BRENDA: I noticed that you are a Screenwriter. Can you tell us more about what a screenwriter does?

KAYE LYNNE: I am probably not the person to ask about this. I’ve written a few screenplays, which is what a screenwriter does, but just as an author must get their book in front of the right audience, so must a screenwriter with their screenplay to get it produced.

You almost need to live in California to get a screenplay produced for movies or television. Especially for television, where you must be able to attend meetings and work with a team of writers, California residence is a must. Or you can write an independent film and enter it in screenplay contests with the hopes of being noticed, which all takes a lot of time and money.

I’ve written screenplays for two feature-length films, a spec. script for television, and a script for a horror short. If I could get it in front of the right eyes, my screenplay, Bonnie, which is Bonnie’s perspective on the Bonnie and Clyde story, could be a Netflix or Showtime exclusive film. Unfortunately, I don’t have the resources to get it where it needs to be for that to happen.

But I didn’t get a master’s degree in screenwriting expecting to make movies overnight. I chose to take screenwriting because I liked it and wanted to learn how to do it. It is a different kind of writing, for a visual audience, but there are a lot of things, like methods for outlining and techniques for story or character development, which I have transferred over into the writing of my books.

 

BRENDA: You stated on your Facebook page that you offer WordCrafter Quality Writing & Author Services. Please elaborate on that.

 KAYE LYNNE: WordCrafter Quality Writing & Author Services has three branches; Write it Right Quality Editing Services, WordCrafter Book Blog Tours, and WordCrafter Press. So, if you are in need of editing or proofreading, want to book a book blog tour to promote your book, or are looking for someone to publish your book for you, I’m your girl. The editing services are affordable, and the book blog tours are even more so.

As far as publishing goes, I publish through Draft2Digital and do a 50/50 royalty split with the author. I provide a proofread, but if your manuscript requires heavier editing, I do charge for that. I also provide a book cover if needed, and each book gets its own blog tours and other promotional tasks. I work with the author to get their book as much exposure as possible and get it in front of the right audience.

WordCrafter Press publishes widely, so our books are available globally, to reach an international audience. They are available on Amazon, of course, but also on Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Rakuten Kobo & Kobo Plus, Apple Books, Gardners, Tolino, Everand, Vivlio, Fable, and more, as well as being available on Overdrive, Borrowbox, Baker & Taylor, Bibliotheca, and other library servers.

 

BRENDA: Do you have many clients?

KAYE LYNNE: I recently found myself working at my author business full time, so right now I have room to take on new clients for all of my services. I’m also planning to add an offering of custom book cover design by WordCrafter and Sonoran Dawn Studios later this year.

 

BRENDA: How often do you publish posts to your Blog?

KAYE LYNNE: Writing to be Read publishes at least three posts a week; Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, but often we have extra posts thrown in. When we’re running a book blog tour, I post every day of the tour, so some days have two posts. I do all the Monday posts and do book reviews on Fridays, but I have a great blog team, who help to fill the other spots.

We each do one or more monthly blog series. I do “Writer’s Corner” with writing and publishing-related topics, and “Review in Practice” reviewing non-fiction writing and publishing books with the practical uses I found for them.

Robbie Cheadle does “Growing Bookworms”; about kids’ books and ways to encourage reading; “Treasuring Poetry”, with author/poet interviews and book reviews; and “In Touch With Nature”, which takes a look at African wildlife with magnificent photos and video footage. DL Mullan does “Undawntech” which discusses technology and how it is used, Jeff Bowles does a series on all things pop culture, “Pop with Jeff Bowles”, and Arthur Rosch does “Mind Fields”, which features unique and unusual poems and essays.

 

BRENDA: How many books have you published?

KAYE LYNNE: To date, I have published three novels, a novella, a poetry collection, and a short fiction collection of my own. WordCrafter Press publishes at least one short fiction anthology and a poetry anthology annually, so I also have seven short fiction anthologies, four poetry anthologies and two writing reference anthologies under my belt, with two more short fiction anthologies planned for release later this year. I also publish books for others, but I don’t count them under my book credits.

 

BRENDA: Tell us about your most recent book.

KAYE LYNNE: My most recent book is a writer’s reference book, The D.I.Y. Author, which releases through retailers on June 4th, 2024. There will be a virtual release party, hosted by Writing to be Read on release day, and everyone is invited to join us in sending off this unique writer’s reference that only I could write.

You’ll find the blog link in my answer to the last question, below. I do hope you all drop by and join in the fun. I’ll be there answering questions and comments throughout the day. Signed print copies and discounted digital copies and WordCrafter services will be available through the D.I.Y. Store there until the end of the week.

The D.I.Y. Author is available for pre-order in digital and print formats now.

https://books2read.com/The-DIY-Author

 About the Book



Being an author today is more than just writing the book. Authors in this digital age have more opportunities than ever before. Whether you pursue independent or traditional publishing models, or a combination of the two, being an author involves not only writing, but often, the publishing and marketing of the book.

In this writer’s reference guide, multi-genre author and independent publisher, Kaye Lynne Booth shares her knowledge and experiences and the tools, books, references, and sites to help you learn the business of being an author.

Topics Include:

Becoming Prolific

Writing Tools

Outlining

Making Quality a Priority

Publishing Models & Trends

Marketing Your Book

Book Covers & Blurbs

Book Events—In Person & Virtual

And more…

 

BRENDA: Can you leave us with a valuable quote on Writing?

KAYE LYNNE: Talent is cheaper than table salt. What separates the talented individual from the successful one is a lot of hard work.”—Stephen King in Danse Macabre

 

BRENDA: What are your social accounts if people want to connect with you?

KAYE LYNNE: You can find out more about me, my books, and WordCrafter on my website or my blog.

WordCrafter Quality Writing & Author Services: http://writingtoberead.com/wordcrafter-quality-writing-author-services/

 Writing to be Read: http://writingtoberead.com/

 You can also find me on social media.

Facebook:

Kaye Lynne Booth – Author & Screenwriter: https://www.facebook.com/kayelynnebooth.screenwriter

WordCrafter Quality Writing & Author Services: https://www.facebook.com/WordCrafterServices

 X: @DIY_Author

 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayelynnebooth/

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It has been a pleasure learning about you Kaye Lynne Booth. The Administration and members of the How to Write for Success Literary Forum wish you more success in your future endeavours.

 


Brenda Mohammed

Author and Publisher of 60 books.

Founder- How to Write for Success Literary Forum

National President - International Chamber of Writers and Artists [CIESART] — Trinidad and Tobago

National President -  UniĆ³n Hispanomundial de Escritores — Trinidad and Tobago.

 

Saturday, 31 December 2022

Happy New Year to all my Readers

 


Happy New Year, Dear Readers.

I do hope that you had a wonderful Christmas holiday and that you're ready to start the New Year with renewed zeal and energy.

I am recovering from a season of adventure myself.

I stayed in my own country, but I entertained visitors from abroad.

That meant travelling throughout the island of Trinidad with them and catering to their needs.

I enjoyed it tremendously, as I got an opportunity to visit fabulous places that have been upgraded since my last visit.

As we begin a New Year, I need your ideas on the type of blog posts you want to read/

Please comment and let me know because I want to make it my mission to keep my readers happy.

Until my next post, have a blessed week.

Brenda Mohammed


Saturday, 21 August 2021

LOVERS OF MYSTERIES GET YOUR AWARD-WINNING BEST SELLER

 








LOVERS OF MYSTERIES GET YOUR AWARD-WINNING BEST SELLER

I have great news for everyone in this group.
I am so happy.
I received an email advising me that my mystery book, BARRY HOLMES MYSTERIES, has been short-listed for an award from CLR. Here is the email:
Shortlisted for CLR Awards
Pachyderm Tales
Mon, Aug 30, 2:39 AM (3 days ago)
Greetings from Pachyderm Tales!
Congratulations
!
Your nomination has been shortlisted for the CLR Awards. We request you to send the photograph of the author and the book.
Love from Jumbo Clan

BOOK DESCRIPTION
Driven by love, Barry Holmes, a former soldier, returned to his country to search for his ex-girlfriend's kidnapped daughter and discovered he was a father too.
Young adults will love BARRY HOLMES MYSTERIES with three thrilling and exciting tales of kidnapping, and mysterious disappearances. The stories are interspersed with clean romantic scenes to delight you
In three mind-blowing episodes, the author weaved the first story, THE GIFT OF LOVE, to introduce Barry as an amateur detective.
At the request of his ex-girlfriend Crystal, Barry took time off to return to his homeland to find her kidnapped daughter.
After many twists and turns, Barry found her, and discovered a secret that made him so happy, he left the military to become a full-time detective.
In THE AXE MURDERER, which is well written in the author's humourous style, Barry faced many obstacles to identify the real perpetrator, as there were others who fit the profile. Readers are taken on a rollercoaster ride to capture the real culprit. The end is surprising.
WHAT HAPPENED TO MARY LOO, revolves around the bizarre disappearance of a businessman’s wife immediately after the lockdown for the coronavirus pandemic is lifted. Did she really disappear?
You will not want to put down this 314 page – book of unusual mysteries until you have read to the end.
Grab your copies on AMAZON

Wednesday, 30 December 2020

2020 GOES AWAY WITH A BANG

 



A New Year will soon dawn upon us.
We’re still haunted by Coronavirus.
But let's not allow it to rule our lives.
Let’s take precautions and be wise.
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My Happy New Year dream for you,
Is for a year filled with joy so true.
Where life is peaceful and free from stress,
And what one wants, one always gets.
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I wish for you a year you can cherish,
With great memories, you’ll forever relish,
A life filled with bright expectancies.
Happiness galore, and pure ecstasy.
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Let’s send out 2020 with a bang.
Some say sentence 2020 to hang.
There were too many unnecessary deaths.
It’s time to bring back Old Year’s fetes.
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As writers, let us continue to use our pens,
To write about things of relevance.
Bring out the fireworks, let’s celebrate.
And welcome 2021 with hope and faith.
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Copyright@Brenda Mohammed

Have a Happy New Year and may you all receive numerous blessings in 2021.

Friday, 26 July 2019

School children do Reviews for Adventures of Squeaky Doo by Brenda Mohammed


Look what the School Principal sent over for me today.
These reviews by the children who read the book Adventures of Squeaky Doo warmed my heart.
They were all five stars.

Book Review by Macayla Waldron-Age 10

The Adventures of Squeaky Doo by Mrs. Brenda Mohammed is a most interesting and adventurous book. When I read it I felt as if I were right in the story.
Squeaky Doo had many adventures-more than most stuffed bears I know.
The story was exciting, ambitious and absolutely wonderful.
I hope to read more books like this.
The Book is one of a kind No one could recreate it.
The use of words and Adjectives was eye-catching.
I absolutely loved this book and I could read it over and over again.

Book Review by Risha Teebenny=Age 11

What I liked most about the book, “Adventures of Squeaky Doo” was it was about a big adventure.
At first, I thought Squeaky Doo would be lost forever but he was found by his owner, Marge.
The sad part was when he got lost but the happy part was when Marge found him.
I also loved the excitement Marge displayed when she had to travel.
I really loved the words the author used and how she described everything.
I am so glad I got this book and I know it will help me with my Creative Writing.
I want the author to know I also read the book to my 10-month-old sister and my eight-year-old brother who was amazed at what the author wrote.
I really enjoyed reading this book.
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Book Review by Tejal Rampersad- 10 years of age

“Adventures of Squeaky Doo” by Mrs. Brenda Mohammed is a very interesting story.
However, I do wish that there were more pages.
I love the happy personalities of Marge and George.
The little climax at the beginning of the story when Marge was overtaken by the wave was very thrilling and interesting.
My personal favourite, however, was when Squeaky Doo went on the cruise.
I loved all the mixed emotions throughout the story.
I am very sad about the fact that there are only around 110 pages.
I would love to read a longer version.
The story is basically very interesting, exciting and funny.
I would rate it 5 out of 5.


The book is available on all Amazon Stores worldwide CLICK HERE

Wednesday, 7 November 2018

ARTICLE APPEARING ON TRINIDAD NEWSDAY 7th NOVEMBER 2018

TRINIDAD NEWSDAY ARTICLE 7th NOVEMBER 2018

Trinidadian author Brenda Mohammed is making her mark on the literary landscape, both here and abroad.
On October 24, Mohammed was made an honorary member of the World Higher Literary/Academic Council of the World Nations Writers' Union, Kazakhstan.
The author of 18 books, with the 19th in progress, Mohammed said she is the first Trinidadian to achieve such an honour.
She is also slated to receive two awards from the Readers' Favourite International Book Awards 2018, at a gala scheduled to be held at the Regency Hotel, Miami, on November 17. .
The Vistabella mother of two and grandmother of four said she is thrilled by the accolades for her literary works, fiction and non-fiction, written and published over the past six years.
As she is a former bank manager who delved into the insurance industry after her retirement, becoming an author was not on her itinerary. Her plans changed drastically when in 2005 she was faced with a life-changing situation.
Diagnosed with cancer and living to tell her story inspired Mohammed to help others afflicted with the disease to cope.
With no writing experience, apart from work-related documents, Mohammed began documenting her heart-breaking experience of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer and her long and painful journey to overcoming the death sentence.

In time, the essays transitioned into a book, I am Cancer Free: A Memoir, that tells the true story of a cancer survivor, and was published in 2013.

Pretty soon the book, published and available on Amazon, had been read by so many people that it won the McGrath House Indie Book Awards 2016 in the non-fiction category. It also earned a five-star review and five-star seal in February 2017 from Readers' Favorite and is up for the Readers' Favorite International Book Awards 2018 in the health and fitness category.
Encouraged by the rave reviews, the multi-genre writer went on to write six fascinating memoirs, a five-book science fiction series, two children's books, four books of short stories, and one self-help book, How to Write for Success.
The science-fiction futuristic thriller series Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka also won an award for Best Science Fiction in September 2017 from Metamorph Publishing Summer Indie Book Awards, a five-star rating and five-star seal from Readers' Favorite, the gold award in the category science fiction in Emagazine Readers’ Choice Awards 2018 and placed in the top ten for the Author Academy Awards.
It also won the young adult thriller category in the Readers' Favorite International Book Awards 2018.
Of her other books, My Life as a Banker, was awarded for Best Bio/Memoir in Metamorph Publishing Summer Indie Awards 2016 and
Your Time is Now, which contains a section of inspirational poems, received the IHIBRP 5 Star Recommended Read Award Badge.
Mohammed runs a writer empowerment programme called Brenda’s Book Reviews in the How To Write For Success Group endorsed by Motivational Strips.

All Brenda's Books are available on AMAZON. CLICK HERE.

Thursday, 25 October 2018

Trinidad Author Brenda Mohammed appointed as Honorary Member of World Nations Writers Union


Trinidad Author Brenda Mohammed was appointed as an Honorary member of the World Higher Literary/Academic Council of the WORLD NATIONS WRITERS' UNION.
She was the first author from Trinidad and Tobago to be given this honour.
She thanks Honorable Poet Kairat Duissenov Parman Founder & President of World Nations Writers Union,Central Asia and
Shiju H. Pallithazheth of Motivational Strips for this honour.
Read the Article at this link. CLICK HERE