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What does it take to turn your novel into a compelling audiobook, and what are the necessary creative and technical choices? In 'Writers First: Listening In', authors Celeste Mohammed and Stuart W. Ramon-Fortuné, and producers Lorraine O’Connor and Ayesha Gibson-Gill share advice from their recent audiobook projects. In conversation with Georgia Popplewell. @bocaslitfest ’s Writers First series is designed for budding, emerging, and established writers. More photos on Facebook (link in @bocaslitfest 's bio) Photography by Shaun Rambaran and Sataish Rampersad of Forge Business Imagery, official 2026 Bocas Lit Fest photographers. The 16th edition of the Bocas Lit Fest concluded on Sunday 3 May after four days of discussions and readings, workshops, performances, open mics, and music, featuring close to 150 writers, speakers, and performers. 🙏The JB Fernandes Memorial Trust, @onecaribbeanmedia , and the Ministry of Culture and Community Development @mccdtt are main sponsors of the 2026 Bocas Lit Fest; the festival is also sponsored by @MassyGroup , the @britishcouncil , @ansamcalgroup , and @UWI_staugustine . @ampliatt is the festival’s official livestream partner and AVIT Support Ltd is the official technology partner. #bocas2026 #alltogethernow @celestemohammed @fromibadantohellyard @c15studios @246ayeshareads @georgiap #caribbeanwriters #readcaribbean

My family is my everything! I am happiest when we are together @achsahhenry @zion.henry @bas.islove You made a mother and this is my life’s greatest achievement You are all stars in my sky and I love watching you shine! When is the next family adventure? Happy Mothers Day to all the mamas

Take Me Home A regular weekend in Trinidad from celebrating ace pannist, Andy Narrell’s achievement at the French Ambassador’s historic home to sharing @infusepuretherapy at Blossom market in another historic home @henryspos Essential Cleansing deep in the rainforest up Yara River To speaking @bocaslitfest thanks @fromibadantohellyard for capturing the moment And topped off my Sunday @nationalslamtt where I was blown away by the talent Give thanks So it is! #trinidadandtobago #home #islandlife

What a day!!! As one of the line producers on the @ishowspeed stream I was So proud to showcase our incredible culture, food and vibes, actually teared up a few times along the route. Never expected the excitement and hysteria of the fans who showed up and ran alongside the cars and in the streets. Working alongside @uel_tt led by @instaval_tt @gabyattong @kendal_21 was a joy. Great energy and chill vibes. To all our cultural talent who shared their craft with the world, you are truly amazing and thank you for joining this adventure and putting out your best. @chekothari and @chakabars thank you for leading this wild ride, you are the best and wishing you an amazing tour. Every Caribbean island is going to shine and I am happy you started with Trinidad first so the bar is set high for the others to follow. Let’s go Caribbean! #livestream #caribbean #stream

Celebrating my one and only sister @ruthoconnor173 Her birthday was yesterday and she is truly one of a kind woman We call her Dr Dolittle and you can see why She never doubted or questioned her calling from a little girl she knew her work would be with animals. Today She is one of the most famous dog breeders in France @le_moulin_de_mac_gregor She lives alone in a restored moulin, in the middle of wheat fields with all her animals, her dogs, her chickens, ducks, cat…… a true animal lover. She makes it clear that her home is above all for animals not humans! Her sense of humor is unmatched and she keeps the joy in spite of the hard life she lives - never a day off as the animals eat and poop every day! I truly admire her passion, determination and courage She is my hero and my inspiration Ruthie is a champion 🏆 I celebrate you and wish you more happiness, strength, good health and trophies! 🥰💐🙌🏽💯🌹💗🥳 #happybirthday #champion #iwd2026 #women #womanownedbusiness

This is the other side of 🇹🇹that I love! The lush rainforest The wild beaches The rivers and waterfalls All the creatures that call those places home Away for a couple weeks but these photos from last weekend in Grande Rivière bring joyful memories! With my adventure crew @daniellefant @jmgibert @jaluddin_khan Kind of obsessed with this song 🎵 #trinidadandtobago #rainforests #waterfalls #rivers #hiking

Carnival 2026 I did the most! Played MAS Worked very hard Went to so many fetes Danced a lot Panorama as a family with my adult children Played with macaws Celebrated birthdays and loved ones Met some favorite people, starboy Caiden and PR Queen Yvette Even hosted an aromatherapy workshop Two intense months Full of joy, friendship, productivity and fulfillment Thank you sweet 🇹🇹 for you are truly one of a kind! My heart strings are tied to you and I love you fiercely! #Trinidad #carnival #soca #music

Congratulations @machelmontano You work so hard you deserve a pardy! Amazing achievement 🤩💎 Been working with Machel’s team since 1998 and I can attest to his unrelenting dedication and strive for perfection! This 12th road march title is for the history books and also testimony to Machel’s 40 +year career! On to the next milestone 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

I totally fan gush over this amazing lady @yvettenoelschure And the universe just blessed me by bouncing into her as I walked into Hilton Trinidad for a production meeting. This is such a big moment as I have been manifesting meeting Yvette for years. I am sharing all the photos @tenilleclarke1 graced me by taking! You are one of a kind @yvettenoelschure and I am still tingling from that hug. #blessed #manifest #gratitude

One of a kind! Happy birthday @yahtax Wishing you more life, health and strength as you always say. We are blessed to have you as the rock of our family. To more family trips and adventures ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Selection of photos courtesy @nwalker_34

I CAN DO IT 2026 Louise Hay Calendar Giveaway Tell me in the comments why you would like to get this calendar and what empowers you. I’ll choose a lucky winner at 6pm on 30th December and ship the calendar to you! Daily affirmations with beautiful images to inspire you every day @hayhouseinc @louise_hay_affirmations #giveaway #calendar #2026 #affirmations

So much love for you my precious daughter! @achsahhenry it’s a milestone birthday as you continue to blaze trails and I stand by and smile with my heart so full of love and admiration. You have always embraced life, so brave and curious….. heading into this decade with wisdom and more joy. Wishing you all the blessings and magic the next decade will bring! Love you always and forever ❤️🥰💎