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  Guided by the Glow of What Matters

  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 27, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Shattered Pieces, Dazzling Wholeness

  Zahra Ahmed

  Zahra Ahmed

  Zahra Ahmed, born in Alexandria, Egypt, grew up in Paris, blending Egyptian traditions with French culture, shaping her bicultural identity.

  Mar 27, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Beautifully Scared

  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.

  Mar 27, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Unbridled Wisdom for the Journey

  Willow Fitzgerald

  Willow Fitzgerald

  Willow Fitzgerald, raised on a ranch near Bozeman, Montana, developed a love for the land and horses, shaping her journey as an author and environmental advocate.

  Mar 26, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Sailing Into the Unknown

  Charlotte Winslow

  Charlotte Winslow

  Charlotte Winslow grew up in a historic sea captain's home in Kennebunkport, where her family's maritime ties shaped her love for New England history and coastal life.

  Mar 26, 2025 • Inspiration
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  The Art of Showing Up Anyway

  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 26, 2025 • Inspiration
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  The Blank Page That Broke Me

  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.

  Mar 26, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Anchored by Words

  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 26, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Lighthouse in the Fog

  Charlotte Winslow

  Charlotte Winslow

  Charlotte Winslow grew up in a historic sea captain's home in Kennebunkport, where her family's maritime ties shaped her love for New England history and coastal life.

  Mar 25, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Climbing the Walls of Fear

  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 25, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Where Curiosity Takes You

  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 24, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Saddling Up for the Storms

  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 24, 2025 • Inspiration