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  Postcards, Puns, and the Magnetism of Quirks

  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 16, 2025 • Culture
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  Salsa Steps Through the Mess

  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.

  Mar 13, 2025 • Culture
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  Where the Words Land

  Abby Woodcroft

  Abby Woodcroft

  Abby Woodcroft, raised in Bar Harbor, grew up near Acadia National Park, nurturing her passion for nature and writing inspired by her park ranger father.

  Mar 13, 2025 • Culture
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  Choreography of Contrasts

  Caroline Mayfield

  Caroline Mayfield

  Carrie Mayfield, raised in upscale Buckhead, Atlanta, values culture and philanthropy, influenced by her financial consultant parents and experiences in charity and art.

  Mar 13, 2025 • Culture
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  Tea-Stained Pages and Cat-Haired Dreams

  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.

  Mar 12, 2025 • Culture
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  The Dance of Words

  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.

  Mar 12, 2025 • Culture
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  Sagebrush, Boots, and Wildhearted Love

  Jackson Harcourt

  Jackson Harcourt

  Jax Harcourt grew up on a ranch near Jackson, guiding tourists and documenting wildlife, where his love for storytelling began.

  Mar 12, 2025 • Culture
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  Euphoria in Print

  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 10, 2025 • Culture
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  Heirlooms of Humor and Harmony

  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 10, 2025 • Culture
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  The Beauty of Blurred Edges

  Trent Donovan

  Trent Donovan

  Trent Donovan grew up in a cabin near Lake Tahoe, surrounded by stories from travelers as his parents ran a seasonal lodge for outdoor enthusiasts.

  Mar 9, 2025 • Culture
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  Summoning the Desert on the Page

  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 8, 2025 • Culture
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  The Delightful Gravity of Obsessions

  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.

  Mar 8, 2025 • Culture