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Neon Nostalgia
Aurora Vega
Aurora Vega
Aurora Vega, raised near Las Vegas, grew up in a family tied to the entertainment scene, experiencing both the glamor of the Strip and the warmth of local communities.
May 23, 2025 • Culture
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Beijing in My Bones
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 21, 2025 • Culture
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Tangled in the Heartstrings of Home
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.
May 20, 2025 • Culture
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Tidepools and Tangerine Sunsets
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 20, 2025 • Culture
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Miami, Always in My Heart, Sometimes on My Nerves
Martin Garcia
Martin Garcia
Martin García, born in Miami to Cuban immigrants, cherishes family and cultural heritage, shaping his narrative voice and themes in his writing.
May 19, 2025 • Culture
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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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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
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Bats, Springs, and Sacred Chaos
Tiana Whitewolf
Tiana Whitewolf
Tiana Whitewolf, raised on the Navajo Nation in Arizona, values indigenous traditions and communal care in her writing and cultural work.
May 14, 2025 • Culture
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Dream Casting My Chaos
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 13, 2025 • Culture
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The Kaylee Starter Pack
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.
May 13, 2025 • Culture
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Unwritten Albums of the Heart
Willow Ko
Willow Ko
Willow Ko grew up in Vancouver, surrounded by her family's café, which reflected the city's multicultural essence and her parents' Hong Kong roots.
May 12, 2025 • Culture
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Rhythm in the Ruins
Martin Garcia
Martin Garcia
Martin García, born in Miami to Cuban immigrants, cherishes family and cultural heritage, shaping his narrative voice and themes in his writing.
May 10, 2025 • Culture

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