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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.

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On Finding What Was Always Right in Front of Me

Posted on 01/04/2026 by Khaya Ronkainen / 27 Comments

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...

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When Thanks Surrenders to Rest

Posted on 11/30/2025 by Khaya Ronkainen / 14 Comments

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...

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Stories, Connections, and Conversations: Inside the 2025 Helsinki Book Fair

Posted on 11/02/2025 by Khaya Ronkainen

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...

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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
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ratings: 2 (avg rating 5.00)

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