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  • S. Salazar is a full-time graduate student and public service worker, pursuing an MFA with focuses in Poetry and Grant Writing. Her poetry collection, Raíces, Relics, and Other Ghosts, explores her Puerto Rican heritage and themes of identity and generational trauma. Balancing writing with work, she aspires to a sustainable writing career.

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  • Michael J. Schiuma is a writer and mental health advocate whose memoir (In)Sane explores his struggles with Bipolar Disorder. He enjoys traveling, learning languages, and staying active. Schiuma aims to destigmatize mental illness through his writing and hopes to inspire others. He also writes poetry and maintains a mental health blog.

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  • The author is a healthcare consultant and life coach who balances caregiving with writing. Inspired by a supportive teacher, she crafts humorous self-help books incorporating mindset tools for caregivers. She describes her writing process, the joy of spontaneous character creation, and shares her desire for economic freedom and transformative content.

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  • The passage reflects on wisdom shared by a grandmother, emphasizing the importance of fear, passion, willpower, and humility. It highlights the value of self-exploration, the complexity of emotions, and the role of discipline and faith in personal growth. Ultimately, it showcases the narrator’s journey informed by her teachings and influences.

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  • The post critiques leadership and societal complacency, highlighting the disconnect between power holders and the people. It questions the morality of current leadership, urging collective awareness and action. The author expresses frustration over political failures, emphasizing a responsibility to foster genuine representation and accountability, reflecting deep emotional resonance with contemporary issues.

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  • K.G. Munro, a Scottish author and poet, shares her creative journey, revealing that her inspiration stems from dreams and family heritage. She enjoys spontaneous character creation and finds solitude a challenge in writing. Munro aims for a fulfilling writing life, focused on positive storytelling and family while managing multiple poetry projects.

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  • Joao Coimbra, a Portuguese Canadian poet residing in the UK, shares his journey from writing poetry for healing after a miscarriage to publishing his debut collection, ‘Good and Empty.’ He emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, explores themes like nature and family, and seeks freedom in his writing career.

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