On Finding What Was Always Right in Front of Me
Happy New Year, Good People! I have to mention that I reluctantly shifted my gaze from the dazzling fireworks on New Year’s Eve to observe the celestial display...
Author: Khaya Ronkainen
Khaya Ronkainen writes poetry, creative nonfiction and fiction. This blog explores all things writing and living, aka personal history, cross-cultural experiences, nature, language, and the many ways people carry home within and across borders.
When Thanks Surrenders to Rest
Finnish winters have a kind of magic, but it’s a quiet one — not glittering, not showy. Some people romanticize the snow, but they often forget the cold, the da...
Stories, Connections, and Conversations: Inside the 2025 Helsinki Book Fair
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Helsinki Book Fair embraced “knowledge and joy” as the core theme described by organisers as “what the best literature giv...