Pages by Zaskia

Poet Novelist Children's author

Words that meet faith honestly.

Hi, I'm Zaskia Coetzee. I write poetry, fiction, and children's books from South Africa. Why Wish? is available now, and my first novel is on its way this Christmas.

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Zaskia Coetzee
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A 30-day devotional companion to Why Wish? — each day a short reflection, a Scripture, and a prayer. Join Zaskia's list and it's yours, free.

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The bookshelf

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Poetry written straight from the heart, a story for the youngest readers, and a first novel on its way, three shelves with one honest voice.

If you've been carrying a story of your own, write it. You never know whose life it might touch.
Zaskia

Along the way

Recognition

  1. Featured in Nikita

    A South African poetry anthology giving voice to survivors of abuse and violence, compiled by Leola Agulhas and Karina Venter — with proceeds supporting charities that help survivors.

  2. Print on Demand competition winner

    Why Wish? became a published book after winning a Print on Demand competition.

  3. Poetry set to music

    Three of Zaskia's poems — "You Know," "Stuck in the Middle of Me," and "Feeling Unknown" — have been recorded as original songs, written when she turned 40.