WHILE her peers were studying for exams and planning their next steps, Glory Shekinah Moyo was doing something different — writing a book that would one day introduce her to the literary world.
Long before she became a published author, she was just a young girl doing her Advanced Level, quietly pouring her thoughts onto paper. Often seen with a thick novel tucked under her arm — even during kombi rides — her love for storytelling was unmistakable.
"I have always loved writing. I have always been that girl carrying a thick novel in a kombi," Moyo told NewsDay Life & Style.
But what she would eventually write was far more than fiction. It was her truth.
In 2018, she released her debut book, Journey to Recovery, a bold and deeply personal account that marked the beginning of something far greater than a writing career. It was a declaration, a release and a lifeline.
“I laid myself bare in that book,” she reflects. It took me a while to publish my first book because it was a sensitive topic, telling everyone that I had been sexually violated. I knew that my story would heal someone and it had to be done.”
And, indeed, she did, in a society where many suffer in silence, Moyo courageously opened up about her own experiences of violation, guiding readers through her journey towards healing and self-discovery.
"It's not easy sharing with the world that you were violated," she said.
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What could have remained a private battle became a public testimony. Her words did not just tell a story — they started conversations, broke stigma and, most importantly, saved lives.
One message, in particular, has stayed with her. A woman she had never met reached out to say she received Journey to Recovery as a gift during one of the darkest moments of her life.
Battling depression and standing on the edge of giving up after enduring abuse, she found something unexpected within its pages. The book became her turning point.
For Moyo, that moment meant everything.
"That is when I knew I could never stop," she says.
Her writing, rooted in authenticity, explores themes of healing, self-love, identity and purpose. It is not just about telling stories — it is about restoring hope.
Moyo’s second book, Girl, Get Up: Unleash Your Purpose, reflects her growth not only as a writer but as a woman. While her first book carries a softer, pleading tone, the second rises with boldness, confidence and authority.
But behind the powerful words is a woman juggling many roles. Motherhood, she admits, changed everything.
“Life after being a mother is hectic. It is about balancing everything so that years from now, there are no regrets.”
And still, she writes. When the world sleeps, she awakens her creativity, choosing the midnight silence to bring her thoughts to life. It is in those still hours that purpose meets passion.
Beyond the pages, Moyo is equally committed to making a difference in her community. Through charity initiatives like her upcoming winter clothes drive, she continues to give back, proving that her mission extends far beyond
writing.
Now, she stands on the brink of yet another milestone, with her third book, set to be released this year.
And if her journey so far is anything to go by, it won’t just be a book; it will be another beacon of hope. Her message to aspiring writers is simple, yet powerful.
"You will never feel ready. Just take the first step and go for it."
Sometimes, the most powerful stories are not the ones we imagine, but the ones we survive and Glory Shekinah Moyo’s story is one the world won't forget.
