Oliver Wentworth, a Nantucket native, grew up in a family inn, exploring the island's maritime history and crafting stories inspired by its whaling past.
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.
Nate Caldwell, raised in Scottsdale, values entrepreneurship and community. He combines creativity and business through marketing and motivational storytelling.
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.
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.
Ebony Johnson, raised in Charleston's Gullah Geechee heritage, was inspired by family stories and local history, shaping her passion for cultural exploration in her writing.
Charlotte Winslow grew up in a historic sea captain's home in Kennebunkport, where her family's maritime ties shaped her love for New England history and coastal life.
Willow Fitzgerald, raised on a ranch near Bozeman, Montana, developed a love for the land and horses, shaping her journey as an author and environmental advocate.
Juliette Bouchard, a Montreal native from a bilingual family, is a novelist known for exploring language, identity, and Quebec culture through her literature.
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.
