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Blurry Petals

Born in California, died in NYC, claimed by the world. 

I’ve spent the last 15 years weaving through continents, Asia, Europe, the U.K., & South America, chasing stories through lantern-lit alleys, mist-laced coastlines, & cities where the past hums like the chimes of an old clock tower. Brazil is home, for now, where I teach English by day &

chase words by night.

 

I have an insatiable love for creative storytelling, cheap street food,

temples etched in jade, & the company of expats with steady jobs yet untamed souls. My writing thrives in places where cultures collide, languages blur, & adventure lingers past the next border crossing. 

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For now, I’m earning a PhD until I can once again write, wander & lose myself in the rhythm of unfamiliar places; after all, the world is far too vast to stand still for long.

About.

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Experience.

 

Developmental Editor, The Promise by Virginia Wood (2023–Present)
Providing developmental editing for a firsthand account of Alzheimer’s disease, guiding the manuscript from diagnosis through the final stages of life.

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Editor, Endless & Endless Returns by Yugo Vex (2023–2025)
Editing two science-fantasy e-books, refining narrative structure, continuity, and language for publication.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSKGM15M?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520

 

YouTube Channel Manager & Scriptwriter, What Lurks Below (2018–2022)
Developed and scripted content for a science and education-based video series exploring ocean data, mysteries, conspiracies, and historical phenomena. Managed a freelance production team, overseeing annotation, voice-over, and video editing. Handled final edits, calls to action, content uploads, SEO optimization, analytics, and audience engagement strategies. Successfully grew the channel to 73.6K subscribers with 130 published videos.

https://www.youtube.com/@WhatLurksBelow

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Profile Feature Writer, Indigo Awards (2018–2022)
Wrote in-depth feature profiles on award-winning graphic designers and digital branders, highlighting their creative journeys and industry contributions.

https://www.indigoaward.com/

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Copywriter, Eco Awards (2019)
Crafted persuasive public relations copy to encourage business owners to participate in a global competition for sustainable practices and green initiatives.

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Blog Writer, For the Pleasure of Writing (Bittner’s) (2018–2019)
Authored descriptive short-form content for a luxury writing brand, engaging enthusiasts and collectors of fine writing tools. Conducted research on major pen distributors to educate readers on the art of chirography.

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Editor & Proofreader, Four Pillar Communications (2018–2019)
Edited and proofread transcripts from the 2018 World Economic Forum in Dubai, ensuring clarity and accuracy for global publication.

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Editor, The Book of Homes (Santa Lucia Preserve Corporation) (2018)
Edited and proofread a 200-page manuscript detailing architectural designs, builder contributions, and the surrounding landscapes of unique residential properties.

https://issuu.com/thesantaluciapreserve/docs/homes_habitats_final

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Link to full C.V. ​

Lotus in Bloom

 

 

"Christina Lauren has a jeweler's eye for detail and writes with a passion that cannot be taught. It was my great pleasure to work with her and see her talents grow as she assisted me in editing transcripts of the 2018 World Economic Forum. I have read quite a bit of her writing and it speaks to the heart. She is a rare talent in her ability to feel the plight of a homeless man struggling to survive or the waitress working two jobs to support her family. As a former copy editor at The Washington Post, I would say think another Anne Hull, who just needs more opportunities and experiences. She shines."

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- Richard Pretorius (2021). 

Testimonial. 

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