Welcome to Inktreks

Where the journeys lead to stories and the stories lead to journeys.
Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger Author and Publisher

New Release

Two Fatherlands

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.
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“Lucyk-Berger is a born storyteller.” – Mary Anne Yarde, Coffee Pot Book Club blogger

Absolutely gripping storytelling. These characters jump off the page and take you to a place too few of us have heard about; a tragic conflict overshadowed by the many atrocities committed during WW2. The Tyroleans were victims of calculated corruption enacted by the two fascist leaders, and Lucyk-Berger has whisked off the dust cover of a popular tourist spot to reveal a dark history and a highly controversial story beneath the Reschen Lake reservoir.”

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The Reschen Valley Series

SHE WANTS HER HOME.
HE WANTS CONTROL.
THE FASCIST REGIME WANTS BOTH.

The Reschen Valley Series Box Set

Dive into the little-known history of Italy's South Tyrol and discover what lies beneath the surface.

…really rather marvellous. Wonderfully addictive. Lucyk-Berger is a born storyteller.
Mary Anne Yarde Coffee Pot Book Club blogger

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Book 1
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.

Book 2
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.

Book 3
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…

The Prequel
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.

The World War II Series

Six Voices. Six Stories. One Portrait.

Join artists and poets, dissidents and partisans as they navigate their way to freedom.

New Release

Not all battles are fought by soldiers.

Absolutely heartbreaking and gripping World War 2 historical fiction

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“Fantastic!!! There wasn’t a moment when I wasn’t gripped!… My heart really ached… Incredibly gripping!” Goodreads Reviewer
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Wonderful intense readSo vivid you will feel you are there. I could not put this story down. I loved the book.” Goodreads Reviewer
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Behind the Words

My focus is on historical fiction with a special interest in how my characters develop under great duress, in conflict, and whether it’s going to be the good, the bad or the ugly that comes out of them. Writing strong women characters gives me a real kick, as does exploring cultural clashes, languages, and relationships. For a real deep look at how I approach the historical fiction genre, you will want to read this.

When I am not working on my projects, I buzz around the area as a business communications trainer, consultant, and coach. I develop educational programs, materials and corporate training games, too. I am always looking for ways to broaden my horizons and help others. I enjoy connecting with people and challenging myself and others to look from different perspectives.

When I rest on my laurels, it’s to spend quality time with my family, our friends, our dog, our cat, 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 fodder for my soul and creativity.

What are you reading? What do you think of my books? Reach out and ask me anything about my writing or my stories. I look forward to engaging with you!

Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger

Historical Fiction
Author and Publisher

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Contact Me

Questions? Want to share some thoughts?

PUBLISHER

Bookouture
10 Bloomsbury Way
Holborn
London
WC1A 2SL
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Tips and Tricks for Hopeful Writers

I run three businesses full-time, so I am sorry, but I do not take unsolicited manuscripts and I currently do not have the capacity or time to mentor hopeful writers.

I can recommend Anne Aylor’s So You Want to Write a Novel! course, retreat, and her mentoring services. I worked under her tutelage for ten years before publishing. I can also highly recommend the Faber & Faber WIP online course, where I gained valuable craft-building skills as well as built relationships with other writers with whom I still exchange ideas and manuscripts. Writing will require an investment — financial, time, and loads of  learning about what the profession requires. You don’t wake up being a prima ballerina or heart surgeon; you don’t wake up being a best-selling author either.

I also encourage you to take a look at this author’s detailed resources regarding how to get your book published.

Please note: As a rule, it is taboo in the industry to send authors unsolicited manuscripts. If you are looking to share ARCs, are looking for a review or for a blurb on your cover, please make sure your book is set to be published and relates to the genre the author writes in. I’m happy to consider assisting if I have the capacity. Thank you in advance for your professional courtesy!