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Z.I. Smeraldo has found solace and boundless creativity in the world of literature. With each stroke of her pen and every page she turns, she invites readers to join her on an enchanting journey through her imagination. She likes to craft captivating short stories and heartfelt poetry, and she is currently pouring her heart and soul into her very first novel, "The Dumpling Date." When she's not engrossed in the lives of her characters and their thrilling adventures, you can find her curled up with a good book and a warm cup of coffee, or indulging in the soothing art of crochet.

download and my poetry "Unfinished Tale" in an anthology for free here link: Imagination ...more

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	The Dumpling Date 4.75 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2025 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Imagination/تصور by Z.I. Smeraldo (Goodreads Author), Eman Masood, Dr. Raafia Shaheen it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 6 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Once Upon A Time by Z.I. Smeraldo (Goodreads Author), Adeeba Fatima, Aimen Hassan 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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