How does an author go about creating a completely fictional character who is supposed to be experiencing the events of a historically accurate time-period? My...
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As conflict escalates between the Russians and Ukrainians in the port city of Sevastopol, can one girl and a pod of dolphins prove that communication is the greatest weapon of all?
It’s February of 2014 in the seaport city of Sevastopol in Crimea. Sofiya Oleksandrivna only wants two things: to figure out a way to get Ilya Ilyich to stop bullying her, and to convince her mother to come back home. But as battleships come… read more
“If you want to better understand the events in Ukraine, this story will be a revelation.”
Based on true events, this has it all: history, empathy, feisty characters, page-turning adventure and, best of all, dolphins!
She shoots, plays cards and charms people into feeding her intel they normally wouldn’t.
As the daughter of a U.S. Senator, Kitty Larsson is no stranger to politics and can assuredly claim she has no interest in it. But when she falls in love with Dr. Edgar Ragatz, a charming, Austrian diplomat, her new life in Vienna lands her in the middle of a geopolitical chess match. The Nazis annex Austria and Kitty’s best friends – betrayed by the Allied nations – are in dire straits, with nowhere to turn. Except Kitty could break the rules to save them. Is she prepared to betray the man she loves…? And when the war encompasses the world, will she switch allegiances altogether?
And why is Edgar so keen on climbing up the ranks of the new regime?
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“Kitty Larsson might be my favorite character ever! A twisty WW2 espionage series based on true stories with characters you will root for!”
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Join poets and partisans, artists and dissidents as they navigate their way to freedom.
1944, Germany: Gazing through the barbed wire fence, up at the pale blue sky, Antonia dreams of her home in Ukraine: cherry orchards, golden fields, and the man she loves, whom she may never see again…
Epic, heart-wrenching and gripping World War 2 historical fiction
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Absolutely heartbreaking and gripping World War 2 historical fiction
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A plan to flood a valley. A means to destroy a culture.
1920. Former Austrian Tyrol. The Great War is over but a new conflict has begun. When Katharina Thaler finds an injured Italian veteran on her mountain, saving him will thrust both into a labyrinth of prejudice, corruption and greed.
Burying the past comes at a high price...
1924. Northern Italy. When the Fascist floodgates burst, Katharina must reach out to the one man whom she’s sworn to forget. Follows directly after No Man’s Land.
On the journey to discovering who she is, Annamarie finds out who she is not.
1937. South Tyrol. Annamarie snaps up her ticket out of the Reschen Valley in the form of a politician’s son and fascist uniform. But the confrontations have just begun…
It's a dangerous time to be a dissident...
1938. South Tyrol. Hitler and Mussolini join forces and the regimes deal with the Tyrolean “question” with a plan to divide and conquer. Katharina and Angelo align with old enemies to form a strong front. The last book in the award-winning series.
Pride goes before the fall.
1900s South Tyrol. Fritz Hanny, the antagonist in the first two books of the series, creates and descends into his own hell.
I write historical fiction for adults as well as middle-grade and YA. All of my stories are focused on resistance against oppressive regimes, and are set during political conflicts. I develop strong women characters who have to navigate their situations with heavy, moral compasses. My interest in cultures, languages, and relationships help me build realistic clashes between my characters. For an indepth look at how I approach the historical fiction genre, you will want to read this.
I am also a communications trainer and teach creative writing. I develop educational programs, materials and corporate training games, too. I enjoy connecting with people while challenging myself and others to look from different perspectives.
When I’m not working, I spend quality time with my family, our friends, our dogs, our cats, and our garden. To bring me back to the real world, I love cooking up a storm and sharing in the pleasures of good food and good company. That, mountain hikes, and the sea are what sooth my soul and spark my creativity.
Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger
Historical Fiction Author and Publisher
I offer mentoring in creative writing as well as developmental editing (short stories and novels only)! Come on into the Inktreks Studio and see what I have on offer!
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