Carrie Mayfield, raised in upscale Buckhead, Atlanta, values culture and philanthropy, influenced by her financial consultant parents and experiences in charity and art.
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.
Dimitri Laskaris, born in Athens to restaurateurs, grew up in a vibrant environment rich in debates on politics, food, and philosophy, shaping his insights and writing style.
DeAndre Holloway, a Chicago native, grew up in a middle-class family. He is an acclaimed author and advocate for urban storytelling, deeply rooted in his city's culture.
Daniel Fitzpatrick is a Toronto-based writer influenced by his multicultural upbringing and experiences in arts and culture, exploring themes of city living and identity.
Avery Townsend grew up in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, exploring nature and nurturing a love for travel and storytelling while working at her family's lakeside resort.
Becca Goldstein, raised in Beverly Hills, grew up in a Jewish family tied to the LA entertainment industry, attending film premieres and charity galas from an early age.
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.
Juliette Bouchard, a Montreal native from a bilingual family, is a novelist known for exploring language, identity, and Quebec culture through her literature.
