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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
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  Ink, Onions, and First Steps

  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 24, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Phoenix Rising Quietly

  Willow Ko

  Willow Ko

  Willow Ko grew up in Vancouver, surrounded by her family's café, which reflected the city's multicultural essence and her parents' Hong Kong roots.

  Mar 24, 2025 • Inspiration
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  Paddling Toward the Unknown

  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 24, 2025 • Inspiration
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  The Delight of Unexpected Doors

  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.

  Mar 23, 2025 • Inspiration
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  The Writing That Keeps Me Alive

  Julian Carmichael

  Julian Carmichael

  Julian Carmichael, born in Brooklyn Heights, grew up in a culturally rich environment, fostering his passion for literature and the arts from a young age.

  Mar 23, 2025 • Inspiration
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  The Beautiful Power of Asking

  Harriet Ojo

  Harriet Ojo

  Harriet Ojo, from Abuja, Nigeria, grew up in a family that valued education and community service, shaping her commitment to social issues and storytelling.

  Mar 22, 2025 • Inspiration