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 I: Spirit of the Isles, her first novella
about an island's spirit and its community. She spent 2022 submerged in Aubrey’s life on Valtna, completing the trilogy's
second instalment, Valtna II: March of the Red Deer.
Lauren is currently working on Valtna III: Convergence of the Soul Existence, amongst more novels and short stories.
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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
Work in progress
THE FIGHT FOR HAYAT
Work in progress
VALTNA I
SPIRIT OF THE ISLES
Folklore on the Isles of Valtna teaches humanity that every living specimen is gifted with a spirit. Within all life, an energy exists, resonating at its own unique frequency.
The spirit of the isles has never sensed an equal vibration, until now.
VALTNA II
MARCH OF THE RED DEER
Summer is in the air and the holiday season is fast approaching. However, experiencing loss of intuition and spiritual connectedness,
Aubrey’s irrationality places her in confronting scenarios.
To overcome injustices, the community takes inspiration from nature.
VALTNA III
CONVERGENCE OF THE
SOUL EXISTENCE
Work in progress
SHORT STORIES
Deceitful parents,
An oblivious brother,
A shattered spirit,
And a hollow soul.
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.
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