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Category: Conversations with Poets

Here you’ll find interviews with poets about their books, poems, creative process as well as themes explored in their works and philosophy about life. Because sometimes I read a book that moves or excites me. And if I’m lucky enough, I get to chat with the poets whose books I’ve enjoyed.

Conversations with Poets

The Possibility Poet: H. Hennenburg

Posted on 09/18/2020 by Khaya Ronkainen

It’s my great pleasure to bring you another conversation with a poet I admire, H. Hennenburg. H.’s work is deep and multilayered yet accessible to the rea...

Conversations with Poets

The Midnight Poet: Ben Ditmars

Posted on 11/22/2019 by Khaya Ronkainen

I often lament about the negative side of social media. Today, I want to add that I am sometimes thankful for the opportunity to make real connections with peop...

Conversations with Poets

The Unlikely Poet: Rajani Radhakrishnan

Posted on 10/18/2019 by Khaya Ronkainen

Blogging is a wonderful way to meet and connect with poets (and their works) I wouldn’t have otherwise discovered. Today I feature one such poet I met on the bl...

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khaya.ronkainen

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The point of a book fair is, in part, to foster re The point of a book fair is, in part, to foster relationships between writers and readers. I’m grateful for every meaningful connection I made. 

And, it’s always inspiring to meet the minds behind the stories. A few authors whose books I’m currently reading or looking forward to their release in 2026 are:

1. Somewhere Soft to Land by kai alonté (Naakai Addy), will be released April 2026. 🙌🏾

2. Grunga by Mirva Haltia @muuttujalindu ...currently reading! 💜 

3. Karppi kaupassa -kalarunokirja by Sanna Vainikainen. Not only is it a wonderful gift for kids, but I bet adults also can learn a thing or two! 😘

4. A Brief History of a Long War: Ukraine's Fight Against Russian Domination by  Mariam Naiem @mariaaamnaiem will be released in January 2026.🙏🏾

**Sanna & Mariam, both in the group photo. I hope you check out these books! 

Thanks to my community of writers at FALA: @wendeluvinga @sundaympanduji @hyttilaura @hopen010 @kwamewrite and many more. ✍🏾📚

To Sarah @laarucigbire and the whole team @finnishafricansociety every writer needs a literary guardian. 🙌🏾

Many thanks to all the key players, especially Ville Blåfield and others, who open doors to opportunities! 🙏🏾

A HUGE thank you to all readers, who bought my books and continue to support my work. ❤️

OK, folks, this is the LAST entry in this series. A blog post detailing my thoughts on the book fair will be available this Sunday. Link in the bio, always! 

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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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