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  Stumbling Into Storylines

  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.

  Sep 22, 2025 • Life
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  Reflections Between Departures

  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.

  Sep 22, 2025 • Life
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  Trotting Toward Chaos

  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.

  Sep 20, 2025 • Life
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  Where the Heart Finds Its Wilderness

  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.

  Sep 19, 2025 • Life
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  Falling, Laughing, and Listening

  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.

  Sep 17, 2025 • Life
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  Sunsets, Stall Chores, and Unexpected Joy

  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.

  Sep 17, 2025 • Life
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  Tuna, Thunder, and Letting Go

  Jackson Harcourt

  Jackson Harcourt

  Jax Harcourt grew up on a ranch near Jackson, guiding tourists and documenting wildlife, where his love for storytelling began.

  Sep 16, 2025 • Life
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  Baggage, Blisters, and Breakthroughs

  Zahra Ahmed

  Zahra Ahmed

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

  Sep 14, 2025 • Life
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  Breaking the Mold for Quiet Joy

  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.

  Sep 14, 2025 • Life
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  Canoe Confessions

  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.

  Sep 13, 2025 • Life
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  Messy, Beautiful, and Still Unfolding

  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.

  Sep 12, 2025 • Life
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  Lost and Found in the World

  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.

  Sep 11, 2025 • Life