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P. Zoro

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P. Zoro is a busy mother of four boys absolutely fascinated by the continent of which she is a citizen -Africa. P. writes contemporary fiction in short story form. She also writes children's books and fantasy set in Africa.

Zoro loves exploration, discovery and art in its various forms.



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P. Zoro I'm currently working on the 2nd book in the Destination Series also set at the Chinhoyi Caves in Zimbabwe. It is a direct sequel to The Sleeping Pool…moreI'm currently working on the 2nd book in the Destination Series also set at the Chinhoyi Caves in Zimbabwe. It is a direct sequel to The Sleeping Pool and the working title is "The Awakened Pool". It might change - who knows.(less)
P. Zoro I get inspired by the sheer mystical world I live in. There are so many secrets that have been hidden beneath the normal world we see and so many stor…moreI get inspired by the sheer mystical world I live in. There are so many secrets that have been hidden beneath the normal world we see and so many stories handed down from generation to generation in Africa that Fantasy is just the right genre to tell them in. Of course, some is just based on the fear of the unknown. But the others, we better sit down and look closely before we can brush them aside as myths or legends - they might just be true.(less)
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The Sleeping Pool

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Women in Africa are strong female leads of every story they write as they live each day under circumstances so difficult some deserve awards just for surviving as long as they have.

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P. Zoro A wrote: "P,

I'd be honored if you took a look at my book.

http://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Silence...

Thank y..."


Hi Alison

I've added it to my TBR and will definitely look at it. I like the premises and the focus on emotions. Want to know how they let go of the sorrow and pain. Thank you for the request.


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Ali Massey P,

I'd be honored if you took a look at my book.

http://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Silence...

Thank you,

Ali


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P. Zoro Kelly H. (Maybedog) wrote: "Thank you for the friend request! It's been fifteen years since I was in Harare, but I had many adventures there and around your country. It was a wonderful and exciting trip. I'm excited to talk a..."

Oh how wonderful! Fifteen years is a long time so you must come back again. Did you visit Victoria Falls, Kariba, Chinhoyi Caves or Nyanga?

It is exciting to talk books. Thank you for accepting my invite.


Kelly (Maybedog) Thank you for the friend request! It's been fifteen years since I was in Harare, but I had many adventures there and around your country. It was a wonderful and exciting trip. I'm excited to talk about books with you.


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P. Zoro Sally906 wrote: "Thank you so much for the friend invite - nice to 'meet' you :)"

Welcome sally. Nice meeting you too.


Sally906 Thank you so much for the friend invite - nice to 'meet' you :)


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P. Zoro Hi Saeed

Happy to be your friend too!!!!

Regards

Zorodzai


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Saeed Mohamadi Happy to be your friend.
Saeed.




Vivian Thanks for the friendvite, P.


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P. Zoro Ruth wrote: "Your book sounds interesting. I have added it to our reading list for this month."

Thank you Ruth. I'm following the discussion and find the posted review educative and constructive. I appreciate the feedback.


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P. Zoro Melissa wrote: "Thank you for the friendvite :)"

Nice meeting you too Melissa.


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P. Zoro Welcome Catherine.

Looking forwarding to a great reading interaction.


Kathryn Ford Thank you so much for the friend invite! :]


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Ruth Your book sounds interesting. I have added it to our reading list for this month.


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P. Zoro Eugenie wrote: "Hi P,

Thanks for the friendvite - I look forward to interacting here on Goodreads - have a great day/night :-]"


Welcome Eugenie. Looking forward to the interaction too. It is knocking off time and the night is around the corner.

Good day

Regards

Zorodzai


Eugenie Hi P,

Thanks for the friendvite - I look forward to interacting here on Goodreads - have a great day/night :-]


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