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Roots in the Vineyard
Briar Montgomery
Briar Montgomery
Briar Montgomery, raised in Napa Valley, grew up in a wine-centric family, immersing herself in global wine culture from an early age.
May 28, 2025 • Culture
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The Macy Effect
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 28, 2025 • Culture
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The Wisdom of the Crow
Nathaniel Caldwell
Nathaniel Caldwell
Nate Caldwell, raised in Scottsdale, values entrepreneurship and community. He combines creativity and business through marketing and motivational storytelling.
May 27, 2025 • Culture
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South Side Soul, Unfiltered
DeAndre Holloway
DeAndre Holloway
DeAndre Holloway, a Chicago native, grew up in a middle-class family. He is an acclaimed author and advocate for urban storytelling, deeply rooted in his city's culture.
May 27, 2025 • Culture
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Anchored in 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.
May 26, 2025 • Culture
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Brushstrokes of the Bold
Veronica St. Claire
Veronica St. Claire
Veronica St. Claire, raised in Manhattan's Upper East Side, comes from an art-centric family and has built a career in art criticism and cultural explorations.
May 26, 2025 • Culture
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Charleston, Back and Forth
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.
May 24, 2025 • Culture
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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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