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Category: Listicles

My attempt at listicles as a literary genre is to blend the structured format of a list with the narrative depth or storytelling. Designed to present information in an easily digestible way, I tackle a wide range of topics, from the profoundly complex to the whimsically trivial. The goal of these listicles is not to create easily shareable and skimmable content, but to offer bite-sized segments of insights or entertainment.

Listicles/Project Finding Beauty

A Way of Looking at Boldness

Posted on 09/29/2024 by Khaya Ronkainen

i. As I venture off-the-beaten-path, heading south, I throw away the mussel talisman around my neck. Instead, I rely on a bottle of Black Balsam I dragged all t...

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A Way of Looking at Kindness

Posted on 09/22/2024 by Khaya Ronkainen

i. Clammed up, I’m an uncooked mussel as I board the bus. The lingering scent of passport checks fills the air, for we’re about to cross imaginary man-made bord...

Listicles/Project Finding Beauty

A Way of Looking at Time

Posted on 09/15/2024 by Khaya Ronkainen

i. Despite the best efforts of countless intellectuals, time remains a fugitive. It’s hard to capture. ii. Yet time is an old friend who never fails to show up....

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Life in Verse & Visuals

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Final call, book lovers! 📚✨ The Helsinki Boo Final call, book lovers! 📚✨

The Helsinki Book Fair starts TOMORROW and I can't wait to see you there! Come meet my fellow African authors (the list is long and stellar!), connect with other literature lovers, and yes—yours truly will be there too 😊

When: Oct 23-26, 2025 
Where: Stand 📍 7d148

Special highlight: Don't forget to join us on Thursday for a panel discussion featuring @wendeluvinga @kwamewrite , Zoila @rosetta.versos ,our moderator Laura @hyttilaura and of course, myself—we'll be diving into this interesting topic: Our Stories: The Role of Afro-Nordic Voices in Shaping Civilization!

Whether you're passionate about African literature or just love discovering new voices, this is your chance to connect, chat, and celebrate all stories.

For more and updates, visit @finnishafricansociety!

See you tomorrow! 🇫🇮📖

P.S. The word 'civilization' has already sparked some spirited debate among us—come hear how that conversation unfolds on Thursday, 23rd! 😄

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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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