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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
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Oatmeal, Chaos, and the Quiet Callings of Life
Caleb Peterson
Caleb Peterson
Caleb Peterson grew up in a devout LDS household in Salt Lake City, fostering his intellectual curiosity and love for the outdoors from a young age.
Sep 5, 2025 • Life
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Wit, Heart, and Muddy Boots
Yuan Li
Yuan Li
Yuan Li, an only child from Beijing, grew up in a literary household. She studied Creative Writing at Peking University and explores themes of romance in her writing.
Sep 5, 2025 • Life
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Llamas, Hot Tubs, and the Beauty of Letting Go
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 4, 2025 • Life
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Roots of Quiet Joy
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 3, 2025 • Life
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Adrift and Anchored
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.
Sep 3, 2025 • Life
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Waves of Change
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.
Sep 3, 2025 • Life

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