LUCIANA SOARES’ LOVE IN THE STORM IS THE EMOTIONAL EPIC THE LITERARY WORLD NEEDED - VORAKA

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Article Published on 21 July 2025 by Aria Bloom | www.vorakamag.com Luciana Soares is a Brazilian writer, filmmaker, actress, and composer whose work powerfully blends emotional depth with lyrical storytelling. With academic roots in Pedagogy and Psychoanalysis, Luciana brings a unique lens to her craft, infusing her narratives with psychological nuance and a deep understanding of the human condition. Her debut novel, Love in the Storm (Amor em Tempestade), has garnered international acclaim, winning Best Book at the Script Awards Los Angeles for its raw and authentic portrayal of love, trauma, and transformation.

LUCIANA SOARES

Now based in the United States, Luciana’s artistic voice has become a bridge between cultures. She moves fluidly between mediums, from screenwriting to performance and composition, and is known for her ability to create emotionally rich, existentially charged stories that leave a lasting impact. Her screenplay, Vitório Nolasco: Forbidden Desires, currently in production as a feature film, showcases her skill in bringing complex inner worlds to the screen.

Luciana’s creative work often explores themes such as solitude, motherhood, childhood wounds, and the universal longing for connection and identity. Her characters are vivid, layered, and deeply human, drawing praise from critics, readers, and cultural leaders alike. Beyond literature and film, she is the founder of CineNix Production, an upcoming studio that aims to merge cinematic storytelling with literary elegance and artistic innovation.

With a growing global following, Luciana Soares stands as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary Brazilian literature and cinema. Her mission is clear: to use art as a path toward healing, authenticity, and the fearless expression of truth. ABOUT THE BOOK

LOVE IN THE STORM BY LUCIANA SOARES

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Love in the Storm is a powerful and emotional novel that explores the invisible wounds we carry and the intricate web of human relationships. Set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City, a serene farm in Ocala, and cultural influences reaching as far as Europe and Latin America, the book embraces a truly international spirit, reflecting the richness and complexity of our globalized world.

At the heart of the story is Alyson Riley, a passionate, strong, and deeply wounded woman. After facing betrayal and emotional pain, she finds herself incapable of fully accepting love, even when it’s offered with sincerity. Charles, a man equally scarred by past disappointments, spends months trying to win her heart. But Alyson, trapped in her own defenses, keeps him at arm’s length.

When Charles’s former fiancée unexpectedly returns to town, Alyson’s jealousy surfaces, a reaction that surprises even herself. But Charles, wounded by Alyson’s earlier rejection and bound by a document she made him sign (forbidding any physical contact under threat of banishment from the farm), interprets her sudden affection as part of a manipulative game. His pride blinds him to her vulnerability.

When Alyson finally makes a bold move to show her desire, Charles pushes her away, convinced it’s all a cruel strategy, perhaps even one crafted with Vitório, the real villain behind the scenes. Vitório, a complex and dark figure in the narrative, manipulates both Charles and Alyson by weaponizing their pride and emotional wounds. In a twisted alliance with Charles’s ex-fiancée, he uses misunderstanding and mistrust to drive a wedge between the two lovers, not out of love or jealousy, but out of a deeper desire to control and destroy. Through these intertwined stories, Luciana Soares explores themes of identity, trauma, the unconscious forces that guide us, and the fragile balance between desire and fear. The novel also touches on forgiveness, betrayal, and the masks we wear to hide our true selves. The rich supporting cast, including Kate, a fashion designer rising in Europe, and a group of Brazilian women running a multicultural restaurant called Mãos de Fada, adds depth, culture, and color to the emotional journey.

Love in the Storm is not merely a love story. It’s a deep psychological exploration that invites readers to face their own ghosts, redefine their relationships, and ask:

How many moments have we lost to pride? And how far can we go if we dare to feel fully, honestly, and without fear?

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH LUCIANA SOARES

VORAKA: What inspired the story of Love in the Storm, and how personal was the writing process for you?

LUCIANA: I wanted to help people reframing their pain, but writing freely, as Freud suggested, I was shocked to see myself in the characters. One scene made me cry without understanding why, and I later changed it. To this day, I wonder why it touched me so deeply. It was an intimate, transformative process where art and psychoanalysis crossed paths.

VORAKA: How do your studies in pedagogy and psychoanalysis influence the way you create characters and narratives? To continue reading the full interview, click here to download our latest Literature special issue.