Authenticity

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  Tide Pools and 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.

  Mar 22, 2025 • Authenticity
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  Plunging Into Vulnerability

  Oliver Wentworth

  Oliver Wentworth

  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.

  Mar 21, 2025 • Authenticity
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  True as the Mountain

  Miles Chapin

  Miles Chapin

  Miles Chapin grew up in Boulder in a progressive, environmentally conscious family, with a passion for nature and community engagement from an early age.

  Mar 19, 2025 • Authenticity
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  Writing the Words That Scare Us

  Avery Townsend

  Avery Townsend

  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.

  Mar 19, 2025 • Authenticity
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  Wearing My Name Boldly

  Marcus Chambers

  Marcus Chambers

  Marcus Chambers grew up in a Jamaican American household in D.C., where his parents worked hard to provide opportunities while honoring their Caribbean roots.

  Mar 19, 2025 • Authenticity
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  More Than Meets the Eye

  Rina Tanaka

  Rina Tanaka

  Rina Tanaka grew up in suburban Tokyo, influenced by her professor father and floral designer mother, fostering a love for art, culture, and meaningful discussions.

  Mar 18, 2025 • Authenticity
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  Mythbusting the Love Writer Life

  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.

  Mar 17, 2025 • Authenticity
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  Writing the Stories That Make Us Human

  Gray McAllister

  Gray McAllister

  Gray McAllister, raised in Telluride, grew up on a family ranch, fostering a love for the outdoors and writing about his trail adventures amidst the San Juan Mountains.

  Mar 16, 2025 • Authenticity
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  The Unpolished Truth About Writing on Love

  Nathaniel Caldwell

  Nathaniel Caldwell

  Nate Caldwell, raised in Scottsdale, values entrepreneurship and community. He combines creativity and business through marketing and motivational storytelling.

  Mar 15, 2025 • Authenticity
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  Writing Barefoot

  Dimitri Laskaris

  Dimitri Laskaris

  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.

  Mar 15, 2025 • Authenticity
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  The Tides of Being True

  Kaylee Harrington

  Kaylee Harrington

  Kaylee Harrington grew up in Myrtle Beach, helping at her parents' café. Her love for reading flourished amidst the tourism-driven environment of the Grand Strand.

  Mar 13, 2025 • Authenticity
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  Unpolished but True

  Lila Reeves

  Lila Reeves

  Lila Reeves is a Santa Fe native, raised in a boutique gallery, immersed in the region's art and culture, fostering her creative spirit from a young age.

  Mar 12, 2025 • Authenticity