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Self-care in a Box

Posted on 05/01/2022 by Khaya Ronkainen

Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure. ~ Oprah I need no reminding how short life is, as the quo...

Writing & Living

Contemplating a Post-Covid Life

Posted on 07/04/2021 by Khaya Ronkainen

Conflicted. I’ve always been, between a life in the city and in the country. This had nothing to do with my notoriously indecisive trait as a Libran, the ...

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On My Night Stand

Posted on 04/17/2020 by Khaya Ronkainen

Read, read, read. —William Faulkner There are so many things I could write about this “liminal season” I’m in, but I’m a slow processor. Instead I s...

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Life in Verse & Visuals

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Reading brings so much happiness, and the quote sa Reading brings so much happiness, and the quote says it all. 💫

What are you reading this summer (or winter, if you’re in the south)? Me, I’m on a mission to conquer my long TBR list. I’m not even gonna show you; it’s that long. 🙈😀

PS. If you live in Finland and don’t have the copy of #Unelmia yet, here’s your chance; @finnishafricansociety is hosting a giveaway of a copy signed by the author herself. Go try your luck! 📚💛

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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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