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    The Independent Zebra
    The Independent Zebra
    The Independent Zebra
    Ebook130 pages48 minutes

    The Independent Zebra

    By A. Foster

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    This is a wild and crazy collection of poetry and short essays. Some are very uplifting while others are written to make you wonder or think outside the box. I hope you find a favorite! Thank you again for you readership and support of a crazy dreamer.
    Prayers for you and your family in these hard days. Be safe. Angels all around ...

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherA. Foster
    Release dateMay 3, 2020
    ISBN9780463585429
    The Independent Zebra
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    A. Foster

    Hello friends,Thank you for taking a moment to check out my site. I hope one of my stories catches your attention. Love to hear from you. Please like me, follow me and above all, tell someone else. I would be so grateful.I love to write, all kinds of stories. I am interested in real pirates from long ago, spaceships of tomorrow and all the time travel I can get. When I am not writing, I am thinking about new stories to tell and try out. Love to attend campfires and volunteer in classrooms often. A great place to entertain and experiment on themes.Hope to be invited to your campfire one day...Have fun and keep reading, dreaming, writing and hugging those you love most.

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