Monday 4 September 2017

Readers Favorite Press Release for I am Cancer Free: A Memoir



Author's new book receives a warm literary welcome.
Readers' Favorite announces the review of the Non-Fiction - Memoir book "I Am Cancer Free" by Mrs. Brenda C Mohammed, currently available at AMAZON.

Readers' Favorite is one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet.
They have earned the respect of renowned publishers like Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Harper Collins, and have received the "Best Websites for Authors" and "Honoring Excellence" awards from the Association of Independent Authors.
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"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."
You can learn more about Mrs. Brenda C Mohammed and "I Am Cancer Free" at READER'S FAVORITE REVIEW PAGE where you can read reviews and the author’s biography, as well as connect with the author directly or through their website and social media pages.

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Saturday 26 August 2017

The Series – Zeeka Chronicles [ Revenge of Zeeka] - Science Fiction/Horror


A Police officer named Bill Grady met and fell in love with the daughter of a renowned doctor at a Carnival event. She was a registered nurse at the same hospital in which her father worked. Her name was Margaret.
They dated a while and when he proposed marriage to her, she agreed to marry him. He bought her an engagement ring, but her father disapproved of their relationship. He wanted her to marry a doctor. Not wishing to displease her father, she broke off the relationship with the police officer.
Bill was extremely hurt, even to the point of great bitterness. He tried to win back her love but without his knowledge, she married another – a doctor who worked in the hospital with her, Dr. Carl Sharpe.
When he found out she had jilted him, something inside of him tripped off. He was never again the same person that he was. He vowed to take revenge one day.
Seven years passed and Margaret bore two sons for her husband – Steven and Raynor. Bill always felt that her first son Steven was his child. He planned to kidnap him.
One fateful day Steven, who was just seven years old, was riding his bike home after visiting a friend who lived in a secluded part of the city. His bike broke down, and he was trying to fix it. A police jeep stopped, and the police officer asked if he could help.
There was no one else in the vehicle.
Steven saw no harm in allowing a police officer to help since they are there to protect and serve. Or, so he thought. The police officer came out of the vehicle, looked at his bike, turned it over and tried to repair it. He then said that it needed to go to a bicycle shop. He offered to drive Steven home. Steven accepted the lift and never saw his home again.
Bill Grady threatened the boy to kill his parents and brother if he ever tried to escape from him. He boasted about his police connections and Steven was fearful of him and did whatever he asked. Bill could not legally adopt him and changed the boy’s name to Jason Stephens.
It was Bill Grady;s intention to use the boy to exact the revenge he planned
The story begins twenty years later in the year 2036.

Read all five books in the Series.

The first book in the Zeeka Series begins with Zeeka and the Zombies. FREE FOR DOWNLOAD.
Revenge of Zeeka: Zeeka and the Zombies, Book 1, is an engaging introduction to the story of a mysterious vengeful man and futuristic zombies that were created with the misuse of modern science.
The zombies wreak havoc on a small exotic island named Gosh in the year 2036.
Why does this man want revenge?
Who will save the islanders from him?
One man knows his secrets, but can he intervene to stop the carnage?
Who is this man?


Zeeka's Child: Revenge of Zeeka Book 2 is the second book in the Medical Fiction series, Zeeka Chronicles.
The story continues and evolves into a more complicated plot.
Can Detectives Jack Wildy and Jerry Cole deal with kidnapping, threatened suicide, killer zombies, and arson?
Will they uncover major corruption in the Police Force?"
How will Zeeka be revealed?
Who is the mystery Master Zeeka, and who is Zeeka's child?


Killer zombies, a robot, and High-tech weapons are part of the scenario in Zeeka Returns: Revenge of Zeeka Book 3.
Did Zeeka abandon his zombies?
Did he escape from the police in the forest?
Who is the heroic woman who trapped Zeeka?
What is Zeeka's fate?
Read this exciting episode in this third book of the medical fiction series, Zeeka Chronicles, for all the gory details.



The drama of the Zeeka Series continues in Zeeka's Ghost: Revenge of Zeeka Book 4.
This book is the fourth installment in the Medical fiction series, Zeeka Chronicles.
Swift. Silent. Ghostly, Zeeka's Ghost appears to Steven.
Does the ghost have evil intentions?
Are Steven and Mandy targets of unknown enemies?
Are their lives at stake?
Steven must find a way to hunt down and apprehend these ruthless maniacs and save his beloved wife.
Will he succeed?
Is Zeeka's Ghost here to harm or help?


Resurrection: Revenge of Zeeka Book 5 is the grand finale to the Medical fiction series Zeeka Chronicles.
Mandy's robot helper Eve encounters a stranger in the backyard.
He claims to have connections with Zeeka.
Who is this stranger?
When he learns that Eve is a robot, he discloses his story to her.
Eve promises him to keep their conversation secret but can she?
‪She records it on her security device and plays it for Steven and Mandy. ‬‬‬‬
When he collapses in the backyard with an epileptic fit, Eve alerts the Gosh hospital
Tests and records reveal the stranger's identity.
Police records show that he died in the Carnival massacre in 2036, but did he?
Steven faces opposition to launch his greatest invention of the century.
Who will be the first volunteer to test it?
Read this thrilling conclusion to the Zeeka series.


If you prefer to read all five stories in one go, choose Zeeka Chronicles [ Revenge of Zeeka] available at Amazon Universal Link or Books2Read Universal Link.

AUTHOR’S BIOGRAPHY

Brenda Mohammed is an award –winning multi -genre writer and former Bank Manager who has written seventeen books to date.
Brenda lives in the beautiful Caribbean island of Trinidad and is a fan of photography and art.

She willingly donates books to children's hospitals, national libraries, and school libraries.
She is an accomplished traveller.

Her travel experiences have translated into a captivating array of travel-inspired non-fiction books.
Brenda is also a writer of fiction.

This excerpt from a review of one of her books from Readers Favorite confirms that she is very good at writing fiction.

"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 an amazing depth the setting, characters, plot, and emotions in such few words."

Brenda won awards for two of her non-fiction books from Metamorph's Publishing and Mc Grath House in 2016.

One of her fiction books, Zeeka Chronicles, is a nominee in SIBA Awards 2017.
Brenda’s dream is for Zeeka Chronicles to be made into a movie.

She loves to interact with her readers and other authors.

Feel free to connect with Brenda through Facebook. Twitter, and Instagram.


Wednesday 23 August 2017

What I learned on my recent trips in 2017


ST. LUCIA

My trip to St. Lucia was a wonderful experience.
St, Lucia has a population of 178,716 people.
My family and I stayed at the Body Holiday All-inclusive Hotel, Resort, and Spa.
It is a fabulous resort with 155 rooms located on a 42-acre plot beside Cariblue Beach on the northwest tip of St Lucia.

It offers more than most all-inclusive holidays and offers a lifestyle experience with a focus on wellness, health, and fitness.
Their mantra is “give us your body for a week and we’ll give you back your mind.”
The resort has a package filled with activities combined with a daily spa treatment.
Visitors are free to choose to be as active or as relaxed as they please.
The beach and the Caribbean Sea are temptingly set out before them.
There are several other tourist attractions like these on the island, which does not seem to have a foreign exchange problem.
The capital, Castries, is a popular cruise port.
Bananas and tourism are their main source of income.
The holiday we spent there was memorable.


CURACAO

Curacao with a population of approximately 160,000 is another Caribbean Paradise.
The island has more than 35 well-developed and captivating beaches, a diverse heritage spanning 55 different cultures, 'live and let live' attitude and unrivaled European architecture.
The language there is a mixture of Dutch, Spanish, and Portuguese and is called Papiamento.
Curacao is definitely one of the most exceptional islands of the region.
Its capital city, Willemstad — a UNESCO World Heritage site — with its iconic colorful Handelskade backdrop and roster of museums, monuments, flavorful restaurants, and great shopping, was selected in 2013 as one of the Top 5 Cities in the Caribbean by Condé Nast Traveler's readers.
Its natural beauty, pristine diving, and snorkeling sites are a favorite with divers and adventure seekers.
WE visited Jan Theil Beach and Harbour Club and were impressed.
This island is fortunately situated outside of the Hurricane Belt, and this makes it a tourist haven.
The Queen Emma Bridge in Willemstad is a floating pontoon bridge that links the "Punda" (Point Side) and the "Otrobanda" (Other Side) of the Willemstad across the Sint Annabaai Channel.
We saw the bridge open and close to marine traffic into St. Anna Bay. It was an amazing sight.



In the event the bridge is open for a prolonged time, there is a ferry service across the channel.
Queen Juliana Bridge, Willemstad is the highest bridge in the Caribbean and one of the tallest bridges in the world. It is 185 feet high.
The bridge overlooks St. Anna Bay as well as Willemstad.
Safety is not a big issue on Curacao.
The locals are friendly, welcoming, and willing to give assistance.
A major part of the island's income comes from tourists.
There is little crime and this is not something about which the average tourist needs to worry.
The oil refinery is clean and well maintained and the oil tanks look like they were painted yesterday.
This small island is a tourist’s dream.
There is much to do in that small island and I loved it.
The family had a great time.



FLORIDA

When I walked into the Broward Medical Center, I was amazed at the facilities there.
The whole of the downstairs was rented out to a Cafeteria, Starbucks, Subway, McDonald's, and a gift shop.
I think that is a great way to bring in additional income by way of rent from the business sector for the hospital.

To read about my many trips read 'Travel Memoirs with Pictures: Exploring the World.
The book is available at Amazon Universal Link and Books2 Read Universal Link.

Monday 21 August 2017

A new Book Review - My Life as a Banker: A Life Worth Living

I just returned from a wonderful six-day vacation in Curacao [ My third vacation for 2017] and found this delightful review of My Life as a Banker: A Life Worth Living on my Author Page.


REVIEW

FIVE STARS

My Life as a Banker: A Life Worth Living is a wonderful story detailing how the author started at a clerical ...
ByAmazon Customer on August 20, 2017
Format: Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase
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 on the basis of her dedication, hard work, and intelligence. Brenda Mohammad describes how the manual work was transformed to computerization, her working at different branches and working relationship with her colleagues Her farewell party from the fellow workers describes how popular she was during her stay with them.
It was interesting to note, as a tradition, 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 her. Description of her marriage is so beautiful and emotional.
Brenda had an extensive travelling of the United States and Europe; I enjoyed her visits to Germany and Holland the most.
Close knitting 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.

Asif Khan
Author of Tracing My Footsteps


Thank you, Asif Khan, for this wonderful review.

THe book can be purchased at Amazon Universal Link and Books2REad Universal Link

Saturday 12 August 2017

If you love Rescue Dogs then you will love this Canine Tale



If you love rescue dogs, and you are an animal or pet lover, you will want to read this canine tale.
She Cried for Me is a story for pet and dog lovers.
It is about a young dog who became tired of being underfed and abused.
Scared of her owner's threat to kill her, she ran away.
The owner of a dog sanctuary rescued her from dog catchers.
She finally found a loving home with a loving family that adopted her.
However, did her story end happily ever after? Get the Book.
Proceeds of sales of the Book will go to the Animals Alive Dog Rescue Shelter, the Sanctuary referred to in the Book.
For only 0.99 cents you will be helping thousands of dogs just like the one in this book.
Get the Book at Amazon Universal Link OR Books2 Read Universal Link.

Monday 7 August 2017

A Florida Vacation to remember


In July 2017 my husband and I flew from Trinidad to Florida to meet my daughter and her family for two weeks of sheer fun and adventure. It was not our first visit to Florida. In fact, it had become an annual one. This time we drove for four hours to Tampa where we stayed at Sailport Waterfront Suites in North Rocky Point. The suites had all amenities with a view of the Bay and the pool, and we were quite comfortable there.

The hotel had exercise facilities too.


We did not stay in the hotel much, however. We had dinner at the Bahama Breeze Restaurant which was a few blocks away. The meals were sumptuous.


Busch Gardens was only twenty minutes away and we could not visit Tampa and not go there.


We also spent time with friends who lived close to the hotel.

On our way back to Hollywood we had lunch at Cracker Barrell in Fort Myers.

The next day we went to Lincoln Street on Miami Beach and had delicious pizzas at Pizza Cruschian.


Other delightful eating places were:

Twin Peaks Restaurant - Pembroke Pines.

Pearly’s Bar and Grill

Sweet Tomatoes

Taco Bell

Cheesecake Factory

Jason’s Deli

The highlight of the trip was the exciting football match at Hard Rock Stadium - PSG versus Juventus.


For more of my trips read Travel Memoirs with Pictures available at Amazon Universal Link.