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Writing life, creative life…whatever that maybe! In this space, it’s all about the lifestyle I want to create and maintain in order to write and create.

Writing & Living

What a Writing Break Really Gave Me

Posted on 09/21/2025 by Khaya Ronkainen / 18 Comments

In June, I mentioned I was taking a break for the summer — a break from words, a pause in the rhythm of drafting, editing, and rewriting. I thought, perhaps nai...

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On Targeted Focus

Posted on 01/12/2025 by Khaya Ronkainen

I close 2024 with a bang, literally. I tripped over a wheel stop in the shopping centre carpark, falling face-first and hitting my forehead on the hard surface....

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The Courage To Admit: 2024 in Review

Posted on 12/29/2024 by Khaya Ronkainen

With 2024 drawing to a close, I thought I’d take stock before I pop a bottle of champers. Because it’s safe to say this has been another turbulent year, f...

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khaya.ronkainen

Poetry | Creative Nonfiction | Fiction
📖 Author of The Sheltering | A Poetry Collection
Weaving stories to inspire & connect 🇿🇦🇫🇮🌍

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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