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Charleston in My Heart
Ebony Johnson
Ebony Johnson
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.
Jan 26, 2025 • Culture
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Roots in the Noise
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.
Jan 26, 2025 • Culture
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Roots, Rivers, and the Art of Loving Where You're From
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.
Jan 26, 2025 • Culture
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Rooted in Love, Little Havana Style
Isabela Martinez
Isabela Martinez
Isabela Martínez, born to Cuban immigrants in Miami's Little Havana, values cultural traditions and celebrates her heritage through storytelling and the arts.
Jan 23, 2025 • Culture
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Roots, Romance, and the Rhythm of Jackson
Jackson Harcourt
Jackson Harcourt
Jax Harcourt grew up on a ranch near Jackson, guiding tourists and documenting wildlife, where his love for storytelling began.
Jan 23, 2025 • Culture
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Rooted in Montgomery, Growing Everywhere
Caroline Hensley
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.
Jan 23, 2025 • Culture
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Anchored by Nantucket
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.
Jan 23, 2025 • Culture
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Lagos: The City That Shapes You
Harriet Ojo
Harriet Ojo
Harriet Ojo, from Abuja, Nigeria, grew up in a family that valued education and community service, shaping her commitment to social issues and storytelling.
Jan 23, 2025 • Culture
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The Heat of Loving Houston
Ileana Santos
Ileana Santos
Ileana Santos, born in Houston’s East End to a Cuban-Mexican family, grew up surrounded by lively conversation, home-cooked meals, and Latin music.
Jan 23, 2025 • Culture
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Nashville in Every Heartbeat
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.
Jan 23, 2025 • Culture
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Beijing, My Unpredictable Love Affair
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.
Jan 23, 2025 • Culture
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Montreal, The City That Loves Back
Juliette Bouchard
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.
Jan 23, 2025 • Culture

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