Ciara Marie Attong
Ciara Marie Attong is a Trinidadian self-published author, poet, and multidisciplinary artist. She began writing at a young age and completed several novels as a teenager. At nineteen, she published her debut novel, Dark & Cold, in 2019, followed by five poetry collections between 2022 and 2023, including Butterfly Breaths, Euphorically Chaotic Dystopias, and The Matter of Existence.
A graduate of Holy Faith Convent Penal, she then went on to pursue her Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature with Education from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, in 2023.
Attong writes primarily teen and young adult fiction, blending genres such as romance, fantasy, drama, and mystery. She is also an entrepreneur, visual artist, trained singer, and actor, with experience in stage performances, commercials, and short films. She is an advocate for mental health, self-love, and animal rights.
Ms. Attong recently founded Smart Indie Consults; an online publishing consultancy, empowering aspiring authors to sharpen their writing skills, bring personal projects to life, and boldly step into the exciting world of self-publishing.
OTHER creator highlights
Daniel Francis
Daniel Francis is a millennial entrepreneur, author, speaker, and leadership-development coach. Since 2017 he’s run ReBIT Limited, coaching people on leadership and personal growth. He co-owns One Momentum Publishing, One Momentum Marketing, and Valor Logistics. Daniel wrote The Millennial Mind, The Millennial Experience, and How to Write and Self-Publish Your Book. In 2025 he hosted the Caribbean’s first annual author conference and launched the Caribbean Author Village to educate and empower writers across the region.
Ciara Marie Attong
Ciara Marie Attong is a Trinidadian self-published author, poet, and multidisciplinary artist. She began writing at a young age and completed several novels as a teenager. At nineteen, she published her debut novel, Dark & Cold, in 2019, followed by five poetry collections between 2022 and 2023, including Butterfly Breaths, Euphorically Chaotic Dystopias, and The Matter of Existence.
A graduate of Holy Faith Convent Penal, she then went on to pursue her Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature with Education from the University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, in 2023.
Attong writes primarily teen and young adult fiction, blending genres such as romance, fantasy, drama, and mystery. She is also an entrepreneur, visual artist, trained singer, and actor, with experience in stage performances, commercials, and short films. She is an advocate for mental health, self-love, and animal rights.
Ms. Attong recently founded Smart Indie Consults; an online publishing consultancy, empowering aspiring authors to sharpen their writing skills, bring personal projects to life, and boldly step into the exciting world of self-publishing.
Samara Lallo
Samara Lallo is an author, voice artist, and filmmaker known for creating immersive, interactive experiences that turn self-reflection into something engaging and deeply personal. Her work blends storytelling with light DIY self-help, making emotional growth feel less like work and more like an unfolding conversation.
Amy Khan
By day, Attorney at Law; by night, I am a professional Googler. Fueled by Coca-Cola, powered by magnesium glycinate, a seriously dysfunctional circadian rhythm and a knack for navigating justice with sharp wit.
I was called to the Bar of Trinidad and Tobago in 2020 in the midst of the Pandemic and I am a proud alumnus of the University of the West Indies where I read for my LLB (2018) and my LLM in Public Law (2022). At the moment, I am working in the Judiciary of Trinidad and Tobago.
Katrina Khan-Roberts
Mertrina the Trinidad and Tobago Mermaid
Katrina Khan-Roberts took on the role of Mertrina the Trinidad and Tobago Mermaid after her 15 years in the youth environmental space. Mertrina is the embodiment of the ocean and is the title character guiding people of different ages towards ocean literacy. As a young woman from the small island developing state of Trinidad and Tobago, she spent her childhood at the beach and in the coastal zone, so she witnessed the changes due to human activities.
Using her BSc. Environmental and Natural Resource Management, minors in Marine Biology and Zoology and M.Sc. Tourism Development and Management and vast experience, she published books and resources related to educating about the ocean and how to protect it.
Shalini Moonasar
Shalini Moonasar is a passionate artist with a strong foundation in music, theatre, and literature. She began her artistic journey at age 12 by learning the guitar and performing in school plays like Ramleela. A poet and writer, she has showcased her original work in schools and temples, and performed at events like the Bocas Lit Fest.
She earned a Certificate in Theatre in Education and a First-Class Honours BA in Theatre Arts from the University of the West Indies. There, she gained experience in acting, directing, and technical theatre—including stage management, marketing, and design—and was one of six top students selected to direct her own production.
Ismail Cameron
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working on a wide range of projects. From short films and documentaries to music videos, commercial productions and social media campaigns. But no matter the project, my goal has always been the same: to create meaningful and impactful content that resonates with audiences on a deep level.
EXPERIENCE
Filmmaker, Photographer
2017-present, Freelance Ismail Cameron Visuals
Graphic Design, Social Media Management
2020-present, Freelance
