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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
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  Love, Life, and Lessons Unpacked

  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.

  Mar 9, 2025 • Life
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  Wild Realities of Life in the Forest

  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.

  Mar 9, 2025 • Life
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  Carnivals, Heartbreak, and the Grit That Heals

  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 9, 2025 • Life
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  Shells, Shifts, and Second Chances

  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 8, 2025 • Life
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  Lobsters, Love, and Life Lessons

  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 8, 2025 • Life