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Leipzig author Laura Kneidl: To the top with The Darlington!
Laura Kneidl, new adult author from Leipzig, inspires with her bestseller "The Darlington" and addresses emotional challenges.
Leipzig author Laura Kneidl: To the top with The Darlington!
In the world of books, Laura Kneidl, 35 years old and living in Leipzig North, has established herself as one of the first new adult authors in Germany. She begins writing every day at seven in the morning in a light-filled winter garden, when her creativity is at its peak. What characterizes your works and what makes them so special? MDR reports That, inspired by the Leipzig Book Fair, she moved her life to Leipzig eight years ago in order to devote herself to writing for a year. She has undergone an impressive transformation: As a child, she had little interest in reading and had difficulties with the German language, which was often reflected in poor grades.
But Kneidl didn't give up. She took her first steps into the world of writing with fan fiction and her own stories in online forums. While studying library and information management, she published her first working book. Today she is one of the best-known voices in the new adult genre, which often plays with important topics such as psyche, emotions and sexuality. Her new novel series “The Darlington” deals with exciting love stories set in a luxurious hotel in London.
A look into “The Darlington”
“The Darlington” is all about the homeless Kate and the hotel heir Henry. Kate has lost her family, her job and her home and tries to survive on the streets, where she ends up stealing from the handsome Henry, not knowing that this will change her life forever. Henry, the eldest son of an influential hotelier family, is faced with the challenge of restoring the hotel's tarnished image after a scandal. Despite all the differences, he invites Kate to the hotel, where she discovers a completely new world and gets to know Henry better. Kneild's website describes how Henry awakens feelings in Kate that she didn't know before.
The book's captivating narrative structure combines elements of classic fairy tales with the contemporary #MeToo debate. Kneidl not only wants to entertain with her stories, but also to stimulate thought and promote an exchange about serious topics. Her books have been translated into several languages and are internationally popular. What is particularly impressive is that her work “Henry & Kate” landed at number one on the bestseller list immediately after its publication in July. Kneidl sees the new adult genre, which is often neglected in the book industry, as an important area that contributes to increasing sales as more and more young adults are turning to books.
A look into the future
What's next for Kneidl? Her successes and the positive response to her works show that she has a good knack for writing. The book “The Darlington” could be important not only for them, but also for the entire book industry. It will be exciting to see how Kneidl's writing style develops and what new topics she will tackle in her future projects.
Kneidl's example shows that it's worth believing in yourself and working hard for your dreams. Although the New Adult genre is often devalued, the emotional depth and relevance of this literature is a real sign of appreciation for stories that reflect our lives today.