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It Was Summer

Posted on 06/01/2025 by Khaya Ronkainen / 12 Comments

It was summer when a nameless writer finally packed her tools away. At last, the character she’d been writing for was content. With countless years spent workin...

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Blogging Break

Posted on 06/09/2024 by Khaya Ronkainen

Summer is the word, and I’m off… It’s that time of year again when I consciously prioritise areas of my life I’ve neglected. This includes connecting with...

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Learning to Weed

Posted on 08/01/2018 by Khaya Ronkainen

”Water is taught by thirst” ~ Emily Dickinson Sun stands tall and beats my bent back into droplets of water. I pull with fury roots of a stinging nettle infesti...

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khaya.ronkainen

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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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