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  The Lake Hums with Love

  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 5, 2025 • Culture
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  My Name in the Glitter

  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.

  Mar 4, 2025 • Culture
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  The Sweet Simmer of Stories

  Carmen Delgado

  Carmen Delgado

  Carmen Delgado, born in Santiago, Chile, grew up in a musical home. She is a writer and editor focused on cross-cultural relationships and modern urban life.

  Mar 4, 2025 • Culture
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  Bridges Unpacked

  Carmen Delgado

  Carmen Delgado

  Carmen Delgado, born in Santiago, Chile, grew up in a musical home. She is a writer and editor focused on cross-cultural relationships and modern urban life.

  Mar 4, 2025 • Culture
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  Butterflies in Buckhead

  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 3, 2025 • Culture
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  Where Words Take Root

  James Harrington

  James Harrington

  James Harrington, a rural West Virginia native from a coal mining family, emphasizes perseverance and community in his writing, blending regional traditions with universal themes.

  Mar 3, 2025 • Culture
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  Cowboy Boots and Cafés

  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 2, 2025 • Culture
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  Scenes From the Storm

  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 1, 2025 • Culture
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  Ink and Imperfection

  Editorial Board

  Editorial Board

  The editorial board of Ciusi is a vibrant tapestry of voices from around the world, each bringing a unique lens on culture, romance, and sophistication.

  Mar 1, 2025 • Culture
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  Words Between the Tides

  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.

  Feb 28, 2025 • Culture
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  The Beauty of Unearned Obsessions

  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.

  Feb 27, 2025 • Culture
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  Swaying to Two Rhythms

  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.

  Feb 27, 2025 • Culture