This book is not about Retirement from Life

When people hear the word Retirement they pull back. No one wants to feel that he or she is a retiree. This book will tell you that when you retire from one job there are others lined up for you. You just need to choose wisely.

Here is an extract from Retirement is Fun:

Here is an extract from the book, ‘Retirement is Fun – A New Chapter':

'On Sunday night, the MDRT [Million Dollar Round table] welcome reception was held in the Stadium at the Invesco Field, which is the football field of the Denver Broncos.

The posh Adam’s Mark Hotel was one of the hotels reserved by MDRT to be a meeting place, where members assembled to be transported to the Stadium for the welcome reception.
The Million Dollar Round Table is the Premier Association of Financial Professionals and has nothing to do with your financial status.
Dozens of buses pulled up at the hotel to take us to our destination.
When we arrived there, popular music bands entertained us.
There were lots to eat and drink.
It was remarkable to see agents from every part of the world having such a good time together.
I met many of my other friends from other agencies and we enjoyed the night together.
At the MDRT Conference, on all three days, the speakers held our attention with their dynamic presentations.
One of the speakers was a young teacher who won the Teacher of the Year award in America.
He said that he wrote a book and sent it to Oprah Winfrey.
She invited him on her show, spoke about the book and held the book close to her heart.
The next day his book was Number One in America. He used the royalties to open a chain of schools in America.
I wondered if I could be so lucky if I submitted my book to her.'

Books are available at Amazon Universal Link, Create Space, Barnes and Nobles, and Book2 Read Universal Link.

Five-Star Review from Readers Favorite for I am Cancer Free

This morning I received a Five-star review and five-star seal from Readers Favorite International for 'I am Cancer Free - A Memoir.'

Review
Completed on:
02/16/2017
Review Rating:
5 stars! Download your free 5 Star Seal.Reviewed By Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite

'I Am Cancer Free by Mrs. Brenda C. Mohammed is the poignant memoir of the author's personal battle with cancer. Her faith in God and proving that ovarian cancer need not be a death sentence are what make this memoir a heartrending read. The author's 'never say die' attitude, the decision not to give up in life, and finally being cancer-free will encourage everyone who has been diagnosed with the disease or who has suffered from cancer. The memoir recounts from the time of diagnosis the experiences the author went through during the treatment, her emotions, fears, finances, until the successful treatment of the disease. It is a courageous story of survival, faith, and strength.

The author chronicles every step of her journey methodically, without leaving anything out, making the narration very personal, honest, and palpable to readers. The presence of God in everyone's life, a positive attitude, and the power of prayers run through the memoir. The author reiterates the fact that faith in God removes all obstacles in life. The conversational style of writing connects well with readers, making it easy for them to understand her journey. The author has also shared the poems she wrote during that phase in her life, where she again speaks about her story, faith in the Lord, and a Higher Power. For all those who are suffering from cancer and are battling the disease, this book is a must-read as it will give them hope, strength, and courage to fight the disease.'

The Book is available at Amazon in Kindle and Paperback and at Books2Read Universal Link. It is also available at Create Space.

Review of Banker turns Writer 2016

2016 was an amazing year for me as a writer.
I never expected to win awards for two of my books.

MY LIFE AS A BANKER

I AM CANCER FREE

I surprised myself by publishing Revenge of Zeeka : Horror Trilogy which received a five-star seal from Readers Favorite International.

Thanks to all my readers for their support.

A Christmas Tree of Books

Christmas is fast approaching and you may be looking for an interesting book to read when you get that quiet moment after the festivities are over.
Amazon has a wide variety of books and authors to choose from.
Kobo, Nook, Scribd, Apple, Page Foundry, 24 Symbols, and Tolino, also have a wide variety of books.
If you are a member of Goodreads you can find many books suitable with your genre and taste.
Today I would like to leave you with this quote:
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“Books are silent friends and should be treated well. I am proud of my books. I hope that my children will use them and preserve them when I am gone from this world. Human friends may betray you, but not so with books. Books contain wisdom for our understanding, humour for our entertainment, information for our development, and matter for our pleasure.”
― Brenda Mohammed, Memoirs of Dr. Andrew Moonir Khan - A Great Educator In Trinidad and Tobago

My Review of the year 2016

On looking back at the year 2016, I have realized that I never achieved my original goals. However, things turned out much better for me.
I had expected to give up writing and continue to travel the world. My husband and I had planned to join my sister and her husband in their annual travels.
London, Scotland, and Amsterdam were the intended destinations. My husband fell ill, and plans were cancelled. My sister, her husband, and family travelled to those places as scheduled and I was disappointed.
I did not sit at home idly, however. I revised some of my books,changed the covers, and published them on other platforms like Nook, Kobo, Apple, Page Foundry, Scribd, 24 Symbols, and Tolino.
I even won an award from Metamorph Publishing for my memoir, 'A Life as a Banker" A Life worth Living.' It was voted second in the Category Bio/Memoirs in the Metamorph Publishing Summer Indie Book Awards 2016.
Two other books were nominated by my fans for those awards.
They are 'Retirement is Fun: A new Chapter, and 'Revenge of Zeeka: Horror Trilogy."

In early January I had suddenly got an idea after reading the daily newspapers and proceeded to write a new Series.

I wrote the following:
Revenge of Zeeka: Zeeka and the Zombies published February 2016.
Revenge of Zeeka: Zeeka’s Child published in March 2016.
Revenge of Zeeka: Zeeka Returns published in April 2016.

I never expected them to be such a success, but the reviews were very good.
I combined those three books into one – Revenge of Zeeka: Horror Trilogy and sent it to Readers Favorite International for a free review.
To my surprise, the book received a five-star review and a five- star seal on September 10th 2016.

Here is the review
Reviewed by Faridah Nassozi for Readers' Favorite Five Stars

“In Revenge of Zeeka by Brenda Mohammed, the island of Gosh is under attack by an army of zombies under the command of a vengeful science genius. In the year 2016, the Zika virus broke out in Central and South America with life-threatening effects for pregnant women. Given a choice to save the mothers or the unborn babies, a decision was made to save the mothers. The tiny stillborns were securely and secretly buried.
Only a few people knew of this. Unknown to everyone, however, a certain scientist managed to get hold of all 51 bodies, bring them back to life, and condition them to follow his command, creating himself a perfect army of zombies. Now, twenty years later, the evil scientist seeks revenge on those he holds responsible for the stillbirths. Only three of the current doctors at Central Hospital - Raynor, Mark, and George - witnessed the unfortunate events of 2016. The three have strong suspicions about who might be controlling the zombies. Meanwhile, Zeeka is lying in wait for the perfect time to unleash his army onto the island. Zeeka has big, evil plans and this is just the beginning. In a desperate search for answers, and with very little to go on, the doctors search for the elusive Master Zeeka.
Will they save the islanders from Zeeka and his zombies, or will it be too late?

Revenge of Zeeka, by Brenda Mohammed, is a one of a kind novella trilogy that delivers an incredible story guaranteed to give readers an absolute sci-fi treat. I especially liked how Brenda used current events as the pivotal point from which to build this amazing sci-fi horror. This made the story even more relatable.
More importantly, however, I admired how she owned her story and created this captivating version of events. She captured with amazing depth the setting, characters, plot, and emotions in such few words. If you are looking for a thrilling short read, this fast-paced, sci-fi action novella will give you the time of your life.”

This review gave me encouragement to finish writing the fourth book in the series ‘Zeeka’s Ghost’. I had started it in June 2016 but was unable to finish it. I eventually completed it and released it on 9th October 2016.

ZEEKA'S GHOST has also been receiving favorable reviews.
My husband's health improved and we visited my daughter and her family in Miami in July 2016, and spent a wonderful week with them in Orlando at the fabulous Reunion Resort.
I did not achieve my original goals for 2016, but it turned out to be an incredible year so far. It was indeed a productive and successful year.
Books are available as follows:
Available at Amazon Universal Link
ZEEKA'S GHOST : Books2Read Universal Link
HORROR TRILOGY: Books2Read Universal Link
ZEEKA RETURNS: Books2Read Universal Link
ZEEKA'S CHILD: Books2Read Universal Link
ZEEKA AND THE ZOMBIES: Books2Read Universal Link
PAPERBACK FOR TRILOGY:BARNES AND NOBLES
PAPERBACK FOR TRILOGY:CREATE SPACE


I am now working on the fifth book in the series and hope to publish it in due course.

Who is Zeeka's Child is the burning question

ZEEKA'S CHILD: REVENGE OF ZEEKA BOOK 2

Five Star Review By Katerina Sestakova Novotna

5.0 out of 5.0 stars

This is an interesting science fiction story about zombies who were created with the help of modern science. They differ from traditional zombies in many aspects. They are controlled by their mysterious master Zeeka through sophisticated technology. Many of them do not even eat human flesh, but that trait alone does not make them harmless.
The core of this book in the series focuses on a relatively fresh couple, Janet and Raynor. Janet finds out she is pregnant with the man she had been engaged to before Raynor. He is not just an ordinary ex, but someone whom they both see as a mad scientist. Yet the child in her womb is not the only reminder of her past. There is also a necklace her former lover gave to Janet, which contains more secrets than it seems at first glance. It’s a fascinating tale of kidnap, arson and a lot of other action. There are many shocking twists, but the main one revolves around the question who Zeeka’s child is.
The second book answers many questions the first book left us with, but it also poses many new questions. That’s why i am already looking forward to reading the third book.
I read this book in one sitting since it’s difficult to put down once one starts to read it. The story itself is quite complex for such a short book. There are not many authors who can say so much without wasting a single word. Brenda Mohammed excels in this respect.


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Read the complete trilogy. Revenge of Zeeka:Horror Trilogy received a five-star review and five-star seal from Readers Favorite International in September 2016.

Reviewed by Faridah Nassozi for Readers' Favorite
Five Stars

In Revenge of Zeeka: Horror Trilogy by Brenda Mohammed, the island of Gosh is under attack by an army of zombies under the command of a vengeful science genius. In the year 2016, the Zika virus broke out in Central and South America with life-threatening effects for pregnant women. Given a choice to save the mothers or the unborn babies, a decision was made to save the mothers. The tiny stillborns were securely and secretly buried. Only a few people knew of this. Unknown to everyone, however, a certain scientist managed to get hold of all 51 bodies, bring them back to life, and condition them to follow his command, creating himself a perfect army of zombies. Now, twenty years later, the evil scientist seeks revenge on those he holds responsible for the stillbirths. Only three of the current doctors at Central Hospital - Raynor, Mark, and George - witnessed the unfortunate events of 2016. The three have strong suspicions about who might be controlling the zombies. Meanwhile, Zeeka is lying in wait for the perfect time to unleash his army onto the island. Zeeka has big, evil plans and this is just the beginning. In a desperate search for answers, and with very little to go on, the doctors search for the elusive Master Zeeka. Will they save the islanders from Zeeka and his zombies, or will it be too late?

Revenge of Zeeka, by Brenda Mohammed, is a one of a kind novella trilogy that delivers an incredible story guaranteed to give readers an absolute sci-fi treat. I especially liked how Brenda used current events as the pivotal point from which to build this amazing sci-fi horror. This made the story even more relatable. More importantly, however, I admired how she owned her story and created this captivating version of events. She captured with amazing depth the setting, characters, plot, and emotions in such few words. If you are looking for a thrilling short read, this fast-paced, sci-fi action novella will give you the time of your life.

I am Cancer Free is Finalist in Mc Grath's Publishing Awards

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I am Cancer Free has been selected as a Finalist in the category Non-Fiction for the Mc Grath Publishing awards 2016.

The book has received five-star reviews.

SYPNOPSIS
I am Cancer Free - A Memoir, is a most touching and emotional true story of the author's battle with Ovarian cancer. The Author relates events when her life and financial well-being were threatened by this killer disease.
Her strong faith in God saw her through all the trials she had to undergo during her several months of chemotherapy sessions and cancer surgery in a foreign country.
Writing this book gives her the opportunity to demonstrate to others the meaning of prayer and family unity.
The book serves as an inspiration for those in a similar situation to not give up, trust in god, and continue fighting.
Ovarian Cancer does not have to be a death sentence.
Ten years hence she is Cancer Free.
A must read for anyone with or without an illness!
The author has included her thoughts on The True Value of Insurance.

TOP CUSTOMER REVIEWS
5.0 out of 5 starsThoughtful and detailed account of defeating the most terrible of diseases
By Kato's Revenge on May 21, 2016
Format: Kindle Edition
I am Cancer Free is an extremely positive title for something that is so terrifying to pretty much all of us, were we to be diagnosed with it.

No illness is pleasant, but surely cancer is one of the very worst, and although survival rates are increasing all the time depending on the type of cancer concerned, it is good to know that the author, who thankfully defeated this terrible disease, overcome it in order to pen this extremely good read.

From a carefree life, visiting friends and relatives, through to the initial concerns and then onto the diagnosis, the author takes us on a journey in this book. But potential readers shouldn't be put off by the subject matter. The author has bravely chose to share her experience with the reader. It is never negative, although some of it is very harrowing to read.

The description of the subsequent and very necessary operation which resulted in the author regaining her full health is a case of just enough information. There's no need for gory details and we don't get them. In essence, the author has the balance right between info-dumping and info-giving.

Again, it's a book that educates and informs.

Thank goodness for medical insurance. In the UK, we are fortunate that the NHS provides many life saving treatments. I do hope the government (s) wake up and spend money on research to defeat this terrible disease in all its forms.

Well done to the author on the beating of this disease and in the creation of this book.



5.0 out of 5 starsRemarkaby detailed, and poignant description of the author's experiences as she was diagnosed and treated for ovarian cancer.
By Arabella Persaud on June 19, 2014
Format: Paperback Verified Purchase
This true story should be read by every person who has been diagnosed with or who has ever suffered from cancer. Their loved ones will also benefit from reading this autobiographical account. The author has an impressive memory for details and gives an excellent account of everything that she went through during that trying period from her diagnosis to the successful treatment of the disease. She narrates, in depth, all her experiences during her treatment, including her personal feelings, her understandable fears, and even financial matters. Displaying an exceptionally lucid memory, she remembers every single person who supported her during that time period and every single little detail including the hurricane that struck Miami after her second chemotherapy session and the inconveniences incurred with regard to electricity in the house and gas for the car. She also remembers in detail every restaurant in which she ate in Miami and everyone who visited her. Her memory of every important date is extremely remarkable.

During all the upheavals, the author never lost her faith in God. Her undaunting faith upheld her and comforted her during this dark period of her life. Her story clearly demonstrates that faith in God surmounts all obstacles.

The book makes easy ready and the style is almost conversational. One gets the feeling that the author is speaking directly to the reader. It is an intensely personal narration and I recommend this book highly.



5.0 out of 5 starsThe meeting of a Friend ...I am Cancer Free
By Liz English on June 7, 2013
Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase
I am Cancer Free by Brenda Mohammed is an excellent ebook. It especially helped give me hope. My husband was just diagnosed with cancer and to here Brenda's story a true survivors story gives my husband and myself encouragement to get through the next few months maybe longer. Thank You Brenda, for sharing this with the world.I am Cancer Free


5.0 out of 5 starsSurvival Story
By Reviewed.By.Me on June 7, 2013
Format: Kindle Edition
This is a detailed and personal account of how a very strong believer and family-oriented woman beat ovarian cancer. Although that type of cancer historically develops rapidly and has devastating effects, this true story shows how faith, family and love are a powerful force to reckon with. A must read for anyone with or without an illness!


5.0 out of 5 starsMust read
By Robert H on June 12, 2013
Format: Kindle Edition
This is an excellent read. A true account of how trust in god, family and love can conquer all. It serves as an inspiration for those in a similar situation to not give up but trust in god and continue fighting.

The book is available in Kindle and Paperback at Amazon.
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An Amazing Five Star Review for My Life as a Banker

This Amazing Five Star Review was received on Amazon UK today.


Brenda Mohammed’s memoir: a review by Serban Enache
5.0 out of 5 stars
By Amazon Customer on 2 Sept. 2016
Format: Paperback
"This memoir’s style of writing gives the impression that the author is candidly speaking to the reader about her past – her struggles and achievements, the good and the bad. The author’s life was anything but boring, and I reckon her retirement will be just as interesting. Throughout her journeys and challenges, religion was very important to her. Even though I’m an atheist, I very much respect her point of view and beliefs. Her life’s tale is an inspiring read, to men and women alike. And the book ends on a beautiful note of optimism.

This book is available in Kindle and Paperback on Amazon
It can also be found on Smashwords, Nook, Kobo, itunes, Scribd, and 24 Symbols.
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