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Khaya Ronkainen is a writer, poet and creative professional. Her blog focuses on all things poetry and creative nonfiction.
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Falling into Rhythm

Posted on 07/24/2019 by Khaya Ronkainen

Inaudible pulse—The beat gets louderRivals constant noise.I pick up the rhythmAnd out of self, I dance. For Midweek Motif, Dance, at Poets United. a-not-so-shor...

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Hiking is My Faith

Posted on 07/19/2019 by Khaya Ronkainen

Someone recently asked what does my Instagram bio, Hiking is my faith, and I’m its devotee, mean. So, this week I decided to share why hiking is good for my sou...

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The Scent of Love

Posted on 07/17/2019 by Khaya Ronkainen

such love from nature six hundred roses pledge promise without words; a pretty little bottle lovers’ memories secured For Midweek Motif, Perfume, at Poets Unite...

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COVER REVEAL!  ✨ Hello Good People 😊, today, I’m COVER REVEAL!  ✨

Hello Good People 😊, today, I’m happy to share the cover of my debut novel, Distorted Is The View.

Set in 1980s South Africa, this is a family drama that explores silence, distance, and the fragile ways love survives what is not said. At its heart is a family living inside the strain of partial knowledge—each person seeing only a portion of the truth, each trying, in their own way, to live with what remains hidden.

The title speaks to that inward tension: what is visible, what is obscured, and what becomes distorted when people stand too far from one another to see clearly.	

This book has lived with me for a long time, so sharing the cover feels tender and significant.

For updates, behind-the-scenes and reflections, welcome to my newsletter and blog. Welcome; link in bio! 🙏🏾

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Cover design by @siirihirsiaho
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Khaya Ronkainen's books on Goodreads
Seasons Defined Seasons Defined
reviews: 5
ratings: 6 (avg rating 4.83)

From the Depths of Darkness: A Collection of Dark Poetry Left in the Light From the Depths of Darkness: A Collection of Dark Poetry Left in the Light
reviews: 2
ratings: 2 (avg rating 5.00)

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