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Writing Is My Greatest Love Story
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.
Aug 21, 2025 • Inspiration
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Finding Purpose in Unexpected Moments
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.
Aug 20, 2025 • Inspiration
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Travel as the Ultimate Mirror
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.
Aug 20, 2025 • Inspiration
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Falling in Love with the Creative Process
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.
Aug 20, 2025 • Inspiration
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The Stories We’ve Earned
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.
Aug 19, 2025 • Inspiration
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Riding the Fear Machine
Daniel Fitzpatrick
Daniel Fitzpatrick
Daniel Fitzpatrick is a Toronto-based writer influenced by his multicultural upbringing and experiences in arts and culture, exploring themes of city living and identity.
Aug 18, 2025 • Inspiration
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Stories Forged in Scars
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.
Aug 17, 2025 • Inspiration
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Leaping Without Armor
Dimitri Laskaris
Dimitri Laskaris
Dimitri Laskaris, born in Athens to restaurateurs, grew up in a vibrant environment rich in debates on politics, food, and philosophy, shaping his insights and writing style.
Aug 17, 2025 • Inspiration
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Messy Chapters, Stronger Souls
Daniel Fitzpatrick
Daniel Fitzpatrick
Daniel Fitzpatrick is a Toronto-based writer influenced by his multicultural upbringing and experiences in arts and culture, exploring themes of city living and identity.
Aug 16, 2025 • Inspiration
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Waves of Courage
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.
Aug 15, 2025 • Inspiration
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The Mountain I Had to Put Down
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.
Aug 14, 2025 • Inspiration
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Battle-Tested and Beautiful
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.
Aug 13, 2025 • Inspiration

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