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  Backpacks and Blunders

  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.

  Sep 11, 2025 • Life
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  Clarity in the Garden

  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.

  Sep 9, 2025 • Life
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  The Unplanned Lessons of Travel

  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 9, 2025 • Life
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  Canoe Capsize Chronicles

  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 9, 2025 • Life
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  Dancing Through Heartbreak

  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 9, 2025 • Life
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  Spills, Stains, and Second Chances

  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.

  Sep 8, 2025 • Life
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  Dancing Through the Mess

  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.

  Sep 8, 2025 • Life
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  Messy Mornings and Creative Wanderings

  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.

  Sep 8, 2025 • Life
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  Trials by Fire Pit

  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 7, 2025 • Life
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  Packed Light, Lessons Heavy

  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.

  Sep 6, 2025 • Life
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  The Grand Miscalculation

  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 6, 2025 • Life
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  Rituals for a Wildly Creative Life

  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.

  Sep 6, 2025 • Life