Wednesday 28 February 2024

HUMMING BIRD MAGAZINE II IS A HOT NEW RELEASE







#NEW RELEASE

 

THE HUMMING BIRD MAGAZINE II: Second Issue has been published.

HUMMING BIRD II is an annual magazine containing Literary news from the International Chamber of Writers and Artists [CIESART] – Trinidad and Tobago, with official Headquarters in Spain.

In the contents, you will find exquisite poetry, articles, anthology news, information on books to read, interviews, culture news, book giveaways, and the Chamber’s efforts at promoting arts and literature in Trinidad and Tobago.

Features of the magazine are two special interviews.

One is of a great humanitarian, Trinidad-born Dr.Farley Cleghorn of Washington, USA, and the other is of an international poet, Fibby Bob Kinney.

The compiler and publisher of the Humming Bird Magazine II, is Brenda Mohammed, National President of the International Chamber of Writers and Artists [CIESART] Trinidad and Tobago. Brenda is a multi-award-winning author who has published 59 books to date.

Vice-President Florabelle Lutchman edited the draft copy.

This is a one-of-a-kind magazine.

Get a copy for your home library.

Here are the links:

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Wednesday 21 February 2024

THANKS TO MY TWO HUNDRED AND SEVEN THOUSAND VIEWERS OF MY BLOG




THANKS TO MY TWO HUNDRED AND SEVEN THOUSAND  VIEWERS

Poetry is long-lived and remains a vital part of art and culture.

Poets write to share emotions, and ideas, like other forms of literature.

Poetry has the power to deliver messages that can calm.

It has been around since Biblical times as in the Psalms.

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There are numerous poets on social media all over the world.

Every poet has a salient personal view that needs to be told.

Reading new writings opens our minds to many realities.

Effective writers can write on any subject easily.

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Poets write in simple and clear language that’s understood quickly.

They spread messages of peace, love, and hope, harmoniously.

Their passion for the written word creates their style.

Their creativity helps their word choice and makes us smile.

Copyright@Brenda Mohammed

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Saturday 17 February 2024

A REVIEW OF SOOTHING POETRY BY THE SPANISH TRANSLATOR






EDITORIAL REVIEW BY THE TRANSLATOR
In this collection, SOOTHING POETRY IN SPANISH and ENGLISH, written by Brenda Mohammed, the author includes poems on a variety of topics.
She writes about love, dreams, hopes, family, and the pandemic in which we find ourselves today.
My favourite poem is "The Personal Benefits of Lockdown" because, in this poem, the author manages to see the positive aspects of these terrible times and can appreciate the good that the pandemic has brought out in various family members.
She points out the hope in the hopeless and the importance of not despairing in a time of darkness.
As implied in the poem, there is always light at the end of the tunnel and it is important to carry on with our lives.
The author's optimism is also apparent in the other poems in the collection.
She pens her thoughts on various subjects like making mistakes, women's role in society, human companionship, and the importance of nature and our surroundings.
In one of her poems, she also gives great advice on how to live life to the fullest.
Throughout the poems, the author displays a deep insight into life and experiences that we all encounter in our day-to-day existence.
She attempts to place these everyday experiences into an inspiring collection that makes for comforting reading during these difficult times.
They are written simply and with feeling as the author muses on all types of situations, no matter how banal they may seem.
The author uses material that is not usually poetic and turns them into poetry. Her work depicts an extraordinary observation of normal, simple occurrences. She has the skill of making the mundane poetic.
One example is when she talks about friends sharing a recipe and experiencing a joyous time.
Another example is the poem that talks about her favourite chair.
The chair seems so inviting that it begins to adopt human qualities.
In short, the poems in this compilation are didactic, fun to read, and full of hope and insight.
The collection has interests for every reader and I would recommend the poems as enjoyable reading to help us reflect on our everyday experiences.
The observant eye of the author makes us look afresh at human nature and what we need to experience a true sense of satisfaction in this life.
The theme of optimism runs throughout the collection.
Dr. Arabella Persaud
Spanish College Professor
BIO:
Arabella Persaud is originally from Trinidad but now lives in Los Angeles, California. She holds a BA in Spanish from the University of the West Indies, Jamaica, and an MA and PH. D in Spanish from the State University of New York in Buffalo. At present, she is a Professor at Southwest College in Los Angeles, California.


 

Friday 16 February 2024

A USEFUL TOOL FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN



A USEFUL TOOL FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN.

THE CHILD POET: A POETIC GALAXY FOR CHILDREN written by multi-award-winning author BRENDA MOHAMMED, is the kind of book that any parent would treasure to help offspring become creative.
The poet creates no borders to capture the panoramic potential of a child's vision.
When you look at the title, the book speaks for itself,
There are beautiful illustrations inside.
The author has written poems about nature, the galaxy, books, and family life in simplified forms so that children can capture the meanings easily.
This is an ideal gift book that could derive productive results for nurturing children.

Sunday 4 February 2024

GET A COPY OF A BESTSELLER INTERNATIONAL LITERARY MAGAZINE







GET A COPY OF A BESTSELLER INTERNATIONAL LITERARY MAGAZINE

The How to Write for Success Literary Forum celebrated its 6th Anniversary with its Literary Ambassadors, longstanding members, top contributors, and Founders of many Forums on 6th February 2024.
The articles and poems submitted by well-wishers to this magazine were compiled and published in EBook and Paperback, by the Founder of the Forum, Trinidadian Brenda Mohammed, who published 57 books.
The Magazine was edited by the Chief Literary Ambassador for Trinidad and Tobago, Florabelle Lutchman.
Fiona Gobin, Literary Ambassador assisted the Founder with the Cover design.
Certificates were awarded to all participants.
Both members and the Administration have lived up to the name, ‘How to Write for Success.’
At How to Write for Success Literary Forum, founded by Brenda Mohammed, the motto is, Sharing Literary Talent Worldwide.”


 

Wednesday 31 January 2024

A STRONG FAMILY UNIT IS THE KEY TO PEACE



A STRONG FAMILY UNIT IS THE KEY TO PEACE


A STRONG FAMILY
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” [Proverbs 22:6].
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A strong family is the glue binding each individual to the world.
Family togetherness is a driving force and should be our goal.
Family prayer is both a religious and relational practice.
Prayer provides opportunities to express mutual love and forgiveness.
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When you fall in life, your family should be there to catch you.
Choose to uplift each other and make prayer a positive experience too.
Be considerate of each other and refrain from criticizing the other.
Prayer is about intimacy with the Lord and with one another.
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Children mimic their parent’s behaviour.
Parents should conduct themselves in a Godly manner.
Children are the future of our nation.
Let us train them for God’s eternal kingdom.
Copyright@BrendaMohammed
More poems like these are in my poetry book, Highway to Joy Eternal, available on Amazon.

BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF BRENDA MOHAMMED

Brenda Mohammed is the Founder of the How to Write for Success Literary Network, President of the International Chamber of Writers and

Artists [CIESART] - Trinidad and Tobago, with headquarters in Spain, and President of Unión Hispanomundial de Escritores – Trinidad and Tobago, with headquarters in Peru.

A former Bank Manager from Trinidad and Tobago, she has published 58 books in various genres.

She won several literary awards in the USA, Peru, Kazakhstan, Seychelles, Nigeria, India, Romania, Argentina, Ukraine, Morocco, Philippines, Hong Kong, Portugal, Uruguay, Indonesia, Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, Switzerland, Italy, Sri Lanka, Austria, Russia, Germany, Syria, Portugal, Czech Republic, Hungary, Chile, Egypt, Honduras, Mexico, Pakistan, Cuba, China, Venezuela, Puerto Rica, Trinidad and Tobago, and the UK.

She is an advocate for Peace, Suicide Prevention, and Against Domestic Violence.

Among her publications are two Peace Anthologies - Peace Begins with Us, and Creating a Better World, three Anthologies titled A Spark of Hope I, II, and III, and two Anthologies, Break the Silence: Poems Against Domestic Violence.

ALL BRENDA'S BOOKS ARE ON AMAZON. CLICK HERE.


 

Sunday 28 January 2024

FROM THE LAND OF THE HUMMING BIRD


  

FROM THE LAND OF THE HUMMING BIRD


COMMEMORATING THE 50th ANNIVERSARY
FROM THE LAND OF THE HUMMING BIRD
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.
Save The Date! From January 23rd to March 9th, 2024. Stollmeyer's Castle Killarney is hosting a special exhibition celebrating Peter Minshall’s revelatory 1974 Carnival presentation, “From the Land of the Hummingbird”.

The show is open Tuesday to Friday, 9–5, and Saturday, 10–2; January 23 to March 9 at Castle Killarney. 
Admission is free. Suitable for all ages. For groups larger than 10, please schedule visits by emailing castlekillarneytt@gmail.com or calling/WhatsApp 1 868 798 5574 for more information. 

Co-curated by Kathryn Chan and Austin Fido, the exhibition is presented by Baachacs Collective in association with the Minshall Mas Foundation, with special thanks to the Frank and Myrtle Cleghorn Foundation for seed financing and the partnership of Castle Killarney (Stollmeyer’s Castle).
[Frank and Myrtle Cleghorn are the deceased parents of Trinidad- born Dr. Farley Cleghorn, an infectious disease specialist living in Washington, and who has been involved in great humanitarian work..]
The organizers also thank the National Carnival Commission, the Carnival Institute, and the National Archives for their kind support of the project.
Also most grateful to Francis Lau Construction Company Ltd, Jimmy Aboud, and Company Ltd, The National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago, Angostura Ltd, and Business Supply Group Ltd for their sponsorship.