WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL CORNER OF CHAOS, MEMORY, AND TRUTH
I didn’t write from a distance
I lived this story from within
And memory opens the cover again
I didn't write from a distance. I lived this story from within.
Lana Stasek is an award-winning, Ukrainian-born author and independent publisher who deconstructs family trauma with surgical precision and a sharp dose of dark humor. Recognized at the 2026 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards, she turns the silence of her past into raw, narrative non-fiction that refuses to offer easy comfort.
She began writing when her memories simply overflowed. Facing a clear family history where every woman on her paternal side developed dementia and Alzheimer's, she chose to act while her mind remained sharp. Knowing her window of clarity might have a time limit, she set out to document her life with unvarnished accuracy, preserving the memory of everyone who left a real footprint on her journey.
She does not claim to be a licensed expert. Instead, her work relies on a relentless drive to break down cause-and-effect relationships, dissecting human choices as she witnessed them through the lens of dark humor and emotional survival.
Her acclaimed Voices Within series includes Family Chronicles, Life Before and After, and the standalone novel Bella: Beyond the Bark. Bella earned a 5-star review from Readers' Favorite: "Have tissues on hand. Very highly recommended."
Lana manages her imprint, Stasek Publishing, producing e-books, print editions, and premium audiobook adaptations narrated by top SAG-AFTRA voice talent, including Megan Tusing and Greg Tremblay. She is currently preparing a major new literary project for 2027.
Three books. Two languages. One voice.
Voices on Voices
Media & Press
Critical Reception
The "Voices Within" Series “A no-holds-barred memoir written with violent honesty and openness.”
— Leslie Anne Smith, Editor & Professional Book Reviewer, Reader Views, 2026
Authentic Voice:
“The books read like an extended conversation — intimate, direct, and unfiltered. Stasek approaches memory with raw, unapologetic honesty.”
“This is more than a record of events. It’s a search for connection — an attempt to preserve memory and pass it forward before it disappears.”
“A powerful exploration of how family history and inherited trauma shape identity, relationships, and the choices we make.”
“Readers navigating their own pasts will find recognition in this courageous, deeply personal storytelling — a voice that refuses to be silenced.”
Original Publication Voices Within: Family Chronicles
Original Publication Voices Within: Life Before and After
"Stasek’s books are vivid and unforgettable... a voice that refuses to stay quiet."
— NewsMind (Russia), Cultural Media Outlet
Release of Lana Stasek’s Book Series “Voices Within” Originally published on November 06, 2025
“The book series Voices Within began with a sharp desire to revive a family tree that had been reduced to cold lists of names and dates... What was meant to be a single memoir quickly grew into a series because memory arrives in waves, with character, and often with dark humor.”
The Critic’s Take:
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On Style: "Direct, sharp, and at times darkly funny... Stasek’s books are not traditional prose; they are autofiction where family patterns are refracted through emotion and fate."
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On the Narrative: "It is not a success story or a tale of magical transformation. It is the voice of a woman who went through everything—and didn’t lose her sense of humor."
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The Verdict: "For readers unafraid to face themselves without filters. For those tired of polished stories where everyone learns neat lessons and forgives."
