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  Treading the Shifting Currents

  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 15, 2025 • Life
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  The Brushstrokes of Being

  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.

  Mar 14, 2025 • Life
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  My Job Isn’t All Sandcastles and Sunsets

  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.

  Mar 14, 2025 • Life
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  Untangling the Beautiful Chaos

  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 14, 2025 • Life
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  Messy Magic of Starting Anew

  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 13, 2025 • Life
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  Glass Hearts, Open Roads

  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 13, 2025 • Life
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  Waves of Wisdom: Love, Life, and Lessons

  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 11, 2025 • Life
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  Life Through a Curious Lens

  Lila Reeves

  Lila Reeves

  Lila Reeves is a Santa Fe native, raised in a boutique gallery, immersed in the region's art and culture, fostering her creative spirit from a young age.

  Mar 11, 2025 • Life
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  Obsessed with Life's Little Wonders

  Nathaniel Caldwell

  Nathaniel Caldwell

  Nate Caldwell, raised in Scottsdale, values entrepreneurship and community. He combines creativity and business through marketing and motivational storytelling.

  Mar 11, 2025 • Life
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  Building a Life, One Chair at a Time

  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 10, 2025 • Life
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  Thriving in the Middle Ground

  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.

  Mar 10, 2025 • Life
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  Improvising Through Life's Love Songs

  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 9, 2025 • Life