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Khaya Ronkainen

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Born

in Umtata, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Website

https://www.khayaronkainen.fi/

Genre

Poetry, Nonfiction, Fiction

Member Since

January 2019

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Khaya Ronkainen is a South African-Finnish writer, independent author, creative professional and an entrepreneur. Nature largely influences her work, so as the duality of an immigrant's life. Lately, she also explores themes of ageing and women's health.

She is the author of two poetry chapbooks, Seasons Defined (2018) and From the Depth of Darkness (2019), as well as full-length collection The Sheltering (2022). Some of her work has been anthologised and published in various international literary journals.

In her spare time, she can be found wandering with a notebook, pen and camera. She is an avid hiker, reader, traveller and hobbyist photographer. Khaya also enjoys hanging out with her family and friends. She lives in Finland with her hus ...more

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Average rating: 4.63 · 19 ratings · 15 reviews · 3 distinct works

	The Sheltering it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2022 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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When Thanks Surrenders to Rest

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 darkness, the long stretch of it all. For a girl born under the African sun, among people who speak in warmth and laughter, winter here can...

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Khaya Ronkainen rated a book it was amazing Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Khaya Ronkainen rated a book it was amazing Tale of the Seasons' Weaver by D. Wallace Peach (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This fantastical world, with all its beauty and cruelty, offers profound lessons the real world can learn. Tale of the Seasons' Weaver is a gift that both celebrates the natural world and warns about the devastating consequences when humanity takes m ...more
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Khaya Ronkainen rated a book it was amazing Gruuga by Mirva Haltia	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Poetry That Speaks Across Languages and Cultures This trilingual poetry collection was both a joy to read and a profound learning experience. I devoured it on first reading, then returned to it again and again. The author's skill in assembling three l ...more
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Khaya Ronkainen rated a book it was amazing Red Walls by Christina Bergling (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Engrossing Read! I'm not a fan of gory horror, but I truly enjoyed this book. It proved a page-turner, and the story's gripping plot kept me on the edge of my seat. And the ending? I didn't see it coming. If you like horror, check this book out! ...more
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Khaya Ronkainen rated a book really liked it The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About by Mel Robbins	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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