R.S. Sillanpaa

Joined December 2019

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Why is it so hard to write about myself? That's where I get writer's block!

In short, I am a writer, dreamer, and a cancer survivor writing about a wide range of things, fiction and non-fiction, whatever happens to interest and inspire me.

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Judged. Content Warning.
“Shit, the party starts in an hour, and I still haven’t decided what to wear.” “Well, you better hurry up then.” “But I don’t like anything I own. Nothing fits properly.”
By R.S. Sillanpaa10 days ago in Fiction
Final Call
This is the final call for Everair Flight 999. As we prepare to board, we would like to share some guidance with you to make onboarding smoother for everyone. Or at least as smooth as it can be under these circumstances.
By R.S. Sillanpaa19 days ago in Fiction
Under Stillness
Stillness of the ice Reawakens heat inside Power of the self *** I love ice-swimming. It offers so many benefits - both for the body and the soul. You can read more about why I do it in my story The Plunge.
By R.S. Sillanpaaabout a month ago in Poets
Breath
River's frozen breath Warm like your touch on my skin Cold forgets my name
By R.S. Sillanpaaabout a month ago in Poets
Under the Ice
Trapped under the ice Whispers of the summer heat Still soft under feet
By R.S. Sillanpaaabout a month ago in Poets
Reading Round-Up #5
I know, I can hardly believe it myself. It has been less than two weeks since the last reading roundup, which focused on my favourite books over the last few months. It has also been less than a week since my last published piece on Vocal, The Plunge.
By R.S. Sillanpaaabout a month ago in Writers
The Plunge. Winner in The Ritual of Winter Challenge. Top Story - December 2025.
If you had said to me four years ago that one day I would be addicted to swimming in the hole in the ice, I would have said you have lost your mind. And if you had said I would be so into this winter ritual of mine that I would make my own hole in the middle of the lake, I would have asked if you were on drugs.
By R.S. Sillanpaa2 months ago in Humans
Reading Round-Up #4
I’m back! After five months of absence, I’m back in the world of Vocal. I never intended to disappear for five months, but somehow one week stretched into two, a month, and so forth.
By R.S. Sillanpaa2 months ago in BookClub
The Girl in a Too Short Skirt. Content Warning.
He entered my life in the spring when the snow retreated, revealing patches of fresh grass. The scent of spring was intoxicating, and life was full of promises.
By R.S. Sillanpaa6 months ago in Fiction
Fortnightly Reading Round-Up #3
And just like that, another two weeks have gone, and it’s time for another reading fortnightly round-up. Although I probably should call it fortnight-ish since I haven’t quite been able to keep to the schedule.
By R.S. Sillanpaa6 months ago in Writers
I’m Afraid. Top Story - July 2025. Content Warning.
I’m afraid Of the madness overtaking the world How it is okay to shout, ”globilise the intifada” And acceptable to call for the death of Israelis, Americans, and the West
By R.S. Sillanpaa6 months ago in Poets
Fortnightly Reading Round-Up #2
The time has come for my second reading round-up on Vocal. However, it is a couple of days late because I spent a long weekend celebrating a friend’s 50th birthday.
By R.S. Sillanpaa7 months ago in Writers

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Judged. Content Warning.

Final Call

Under Stillness

Breath

Under the Ice

Reading Round-Up #5

The Plunge. Winner in The Ritual of Winter Challenge. Top Story - December 2025.

Reading Round-Up #4

The Girl in a Too Short Skirt. Content Warning.

Fortnightly Reading Round-Up #3

I’m Afraid. Top Story - July 2025. Content Warning.

Fortnightly Reading Round-Up #2

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