Red Roman
Uncover the magic within.
A poetic sandstorm on impostor syndrome, heartache, mental breaks and a whole lot of life in between — one shadow chaser finally brave enough to run headfirst into the sun.
The Author
About Sasta
Sasta Kuppan writes poetry and prose about the four forces she believes make up the human condition — the mind, the heart, the body and the soul. Her work is rooted in art and self-love, moving through loves lost and rediscovered, and the long look at mortality that follows.
Across two collections — Flaws and All and Red Roman — she clips back her fears and builds her nest with words, writing openly about impostor syndrome, heartache and mental breaks, and what it takes to run headfirst into the sun.
The Book
About Red Roman
With its back facing the sun, the Red Roman runs through life seeking refuge in the shadows — where the writer finds it firmly in poetry. Similar to this unusual sun spider, who builds its nest with the snipped hairs of unsuspecting sleepers, Sasta clips back her fears and consciously builds her nest with words.
Uncovering impostor syndrome, heartache, mental breaks and a whole lot of life in between, Red Roman is the poetic sandstorm of one shadow chaser finally being brave enough to run headfirst into the sun.
"People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own souls. One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious."
The Collection
Books by Sasta
Two collections of poetry and prose on the mind, heart, body and soul.
Red Roman
Uncover the magic within. With its back facing the sun, the Red Roman runs through life seeking refuge in the shadows — where the writer finds it firmly in poetry.
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UNCOVER THE MAGIC WITHIN
With its back facing the sun, the Red Roman runs through life seeking refuge in the shadows where the writer finds it firmly in poetry. Similar to this unusual sun spider — who builds its nest with the snipped hairs of unsuspecting sleepers — Sasta clips back her fears and consciously builds her nest with words.
Uncovering impostor syndrome, heartache, mental breaks, and a whole lot of life in between, Red Roman is the poetic sandstorm of one shadow chaser finally being brave enough to run headfirst into the sun.
"People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own souls. One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious."
Flaws and All
A treasury of poems and prose spread across four integral forces that make up the human condition: the Mind, Heart, Body and Soul.
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This collection is a treasury of poems and prose spread across four integral forces that make up the human condition: The Mind, Heart, Body, and Soul. Rooted in art and self-love, it journeys through loves lost and rediscovered, exploring mortality.
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Order the Books
Order directly from our store, or find both collections on Sasta's author page.
Order from our store
Printed editions, shipped to your door across South Africa.
- Red Roman — R250
- Flaws and All — R180
- Both collections — R430
Find Sasta elsewhere
Browse both collections, ratings and reviews on her author page.
- Full bibliography in one place
- Reader ratings and reviews
- All of Sasta's links in one hub
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Acknowledgements
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the incredible partners, organisations, and individuals whose support made this initiative possible. Special thanks to our publishing team, early readers, and the dedicated editorial staff for their guidance and unwavering commitment.
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