LAUREN
KUCERA
"This world is more than what our eyes see."
- Elliot Waters, Just Like Jane
About
Born and raised in the city of Melbourne, Australia, storytelling played a big role in Lauren's childhood.
She grew up hearing recollections from her Maltese and Polish grandparents and their experiences during WWII in Europe. From living in Malta during heavy bombing to the struggles of abandoning the family farm in Poland and ending up in a POW camp in Syria, and the life changing decision to immigrate to Australia in the late 1950s.
Lauren’s writings explore contemporary themes, relatable on both a personal and world stage. Using intricate descriptions to explore the fragility of our existence in a world that is constantly changing, Lauren's writing unites human beings with the natural world, embracing respect and understanding.
In 2020, Lauren completed her novel Just Like Jane and in 2021 finished Valtna: Spirit of the Isles, a story set on the Valtna Isles which explores the lives of its residents and their connection to the land. She spent 2022 submerged in Aubrey’s life on Valtna, completing the trilogy's second instalment, Valtna: March of the Red Deer. Lauren is currently working on Valtna: Convergence of the Soul Existence, amongst other novels.
NOVELS
& NOVELLAS
JUST LIKE JANE
In the picturesque coastal town of Abbotsbury, Elliot Waters, a mid-thirty bookshop owner, wants to experience something beyond the confines of her comfort zone, but is hindered by her struggle to accept change.
A spontaneous roll down a hill initiates a chance encounter with a curious handsome man, triggering a series of life-altering events. Encouraged to venture into the unknown, Elliot must learn to adapt if she wants to
overcome the very fears that have
kept her from the world.
A contemporary novel.
NOTHING ELSE
A work in progress
THE FIGHT FOR HAYAT
A work in progress
VALTNA
SPIRIT OF THE ISLES
When an Island’s spirit reveals itself in waves of abnormal events, conservationist Aubrey seeks answers to the changing environment, facing confronting truths to protect those she loves.
VALTNA
MARCH OF THE RED DEER
With the holiday season fast approaching, Aubrey experiences
loss of intuition and spiritual connectedness, and her irrationality places her in challenging scenarios.
To overcome injustices, the community takes inspiration from nature.
VALTNA
CONVERGENCE OF THE
SOUL EXISTENCE
A work in progress
A student's perception of the world is altered after a school trip to The Old Castlemaine Gaol.
A paranormal event.
Christmas, the overwhelming season, brings out all sorts of emotionally charged people. Amongst the bustle of a busy shopping centre, an introvert security guard finds solace and support.
Deceitful parents,
An oblivious brother,
A shattered spirit,
And a hollow soul.
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