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  Cafecito Dreams, Deadline Realities

  Martin Garcia

  Martin Garcia

  Martin García, born in Miami to Cuban immigrants, cherishes family and cultural heritage, shaping his narrative voice and themes in his writing.

  Mar 21, 2025 • Life
• 4 min read

  Unclenching the Heart

  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.

  Mar 21, 2025 • Life
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  Lassoing Stories from Life’s Wilderness

  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 21, 2025 • Life
• 6 min read

  Scribbling Life into Meaning

  Raul Batista

  Raul Batista

  Raúl Batista is a Cuban American writer from Hialeah, Florida, known for his vivid storytelling and advocacy for literacy in underfunded communities.

  Mar 20, 2025 • Life
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  Magic, Mess, and the Real Life of a Writer

  Marcus Chambers

  Marcus Chambers

  Marcus Chambers grew up in a Jamaican American household in D.C., where his parents worked hard to provide opportunities while honoring their Caribbean roots.

  Mar 19, 2025 • Life
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  The Art of Curious Living

  Juliette Bouchard

  Juliette Bouchard

  Juliette Bouchard, a Montreal native from a bilingual family, is a novelist known for exploring language, identity, and Quebec culture through her literature.

  Mar 18, 2025 • Life
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  Reflections in a Shattered Mirror

  Rina Tanaka

  Rina Tanaka

  Rina Tanaka grew up in suburban Tokyo, influenced by her professor father and floral designer mother, fostering a love for art, culture, and meaningful discussions.

  Mar 18, 2025 • Life
• 4 min read

  Dominoes, Love, and the Game of Life

  Raul Batista

  Raul Batista

  Raúl Batista is a Cuban American writer from Hialeah, Florida, known for his vivid storytelling and advocacy for literacy in underfunded communities.

  Mar 18, 2025 • Life
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  Trailblazing the In-Between

  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.

  Mar 18, 2025 • Life
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  Glass Houses and First Pages

  Juliette Bouchard

  Juliette Bouchard

  Juliette Bouchard, a Montreal native from a bilingual family, is a novelist known for exploring language, identity, and Quebec culture through her literature.

  Mar 17, 2025 • Life
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  Waltzing Through the Gray

  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.

  Mar 17, 2025 • Life
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  Hindsight and Heartlines

  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 16, 2025 • Life