Ciusi

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Lessons Over Coffee
Christo Valente
Christo Valente
Chris Valente, raised in Santa Barbara, grew up in a philanthropic family. He now writes novels and essays blending ecology with personal stories in Santa Monica.
May 18, 2025 • Life
5 min read
Bittersweet Savannah Reverie
Celeste Harrington
Celeste Harrington
Celeste Harrington, raised in Savannah's historic district, is inspired by her architect father and pianist mother, fostering her love for art, literature, and Southern Gothic heritage.
May 18, 2025 • Culture
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The Calm Chaos of Emotional Truths
Julianne Santos
Julianne Santos
Julianne Santos grew up in La Jolla, California, surrounded by the ocean, influenced by her mother’s marine biology career and her family's love for nature.
May 18, 2025 • Authenticity
5 min read
The Friend Who Taught Me to Leap
Savannah Ridge
Savannah Ridge
Savannah Ridge grew up in a musical family in East Nashville, inspired by storytelling through lyrics and the vibrant local culture surrounding her.
May 18, 2025 • Life
4 min read
Miles, Mistakes, and the Courage to Leap
James Harrington
James Harrington
James Harrington, a rural West Virginia native from a coal mining family, emphasizes perseverance and community in his writing, blending regional traditions with universal themes.
May 18, 2025 • Inspiration
4 min read
Ring to Rewrite Everything
Caroline Mayfield
Caroline Mayfield
Carrie Mayfield, raised in upscale Buckhead, Atlanta, values culture and philanthropy, influenced by her financial consultant parents and experiences in charity and art.
May 18, 2025 • Weddings
4 min read
The Plane Stranger
Leslie Woodruff
Leslie Woodruff
Leslie Woodruff, raised in Boise’s North End, comes from a family with Idaho roots, blending agricultural tradition with a creative spirit through her parents' craft brewery.
May 17, 2025 • Life
5 min read
Between Lagos and Brooklyn
Malik Okoro
Malik Okoro
Malik Okoro, born in Lagos and raised in Brooklyn, writes contemporary romantic fiction influenced by his diverse upbringing and cultural experiences.
May 17, 2025 • Culture
5 min read
The Myth of Love Served on a Plate
Briar Montgomery
Briar Montgomery
Briar Montgomery, raised in Napa Valley, grew up in a wine-centric family, immersing herself in global wine culture from an early age.
May 17, 2025 • Food
3 min read
The Friend Who Rewrote My Story
Yuan Li
Yuan Li
Yuan Li, an only child from Beijing, grew up in a literary household. She studied Creative Writing at Peking University and explores themes of romance in her writing.
May 17, 2025 • Relationships
4 min read
Stitched Together by Chaos
Christo Valente
Christo Valente
Chris Valente, raised in Santa Barbara, grew up in a philanthropic family. He now writes novels and essays blending ecology with personal stories in Santa Monica.
May 17, 2025 • Life
4 min read
When Love Called Unexpectedly
Editorial Board
Editorial Board
The editorial board of Ciusi is a vibrant tapestry of voices from around the world, each bringing a unique lens on culture, romance, and sophistication.
May 17, 2025 • Relationships

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Our Authors

Leslie Woodruff

Leslie Woodruff, raised in Boise’s North End, comes from a family with Idaho roots, blending agricultural tradition with a creative spirit through her parents' craft brewery.

Savannah Ridge

Savannah Ridge grew up in a musical family in East Nashville, inspired by storytelling through lyrics and the vibrant local culture surrounding her.

Jackson Harcourt

Jax Harcourt grew up on a ranch near Jackson, guiding tourists and documenting wildlife, where his love for storytelling began.

Editorial Board

The editorial board of Ciusi is a vibrant tapestry of voices from around the world, each bringing a unique lens on culture, romance, and sophistication.

Julianne Santos

Julianne Santos grew up in La Jolla, California, surrounded by the ocean, influenced by her mother’s marine biology career and her family's love for nature.

Juliette Bouchard

Juliette Bouchard, a Montreal native from a bilingual family, is a novelist known for exploring language, identity, and Quebec culture through her literature.

Caroline Mayfield

Carrie Mayfield, raised in upscale Buckhead, Atlanta, values culture and philanthropy, influenced by her financial consultant parents and experiences in charity and art.

Caroline Hensley

Caroline Hensley, raised in Montgomery, Alabama, grew up in a family of educators, fostering her passion for storytelling and social justice from an early age.