LUKAS MITTE

Lukas Mitte grew up in 1980s Poland, where closed borders, coal dust, and quiet resilience shaped both his early imagination and his understanding of the world. Raised during a time of curfews, ration lines, and whispered radio signals, he found freedom not in borders crossed, but in the stories people told around the table.

As an adult, Lukas built a life that took him far beyond the fences of his childhood. Working as a logistics specialist, he spent over two decades traveling the globe—from Europe to the Middle East and Southeast Asia—navigating both ports and people with curiosity and a deep respect for local culture. Whether over tea in a desert outpost or street food in Bangkok, Lukas learned that the soul of a place is often found in its food, its laughter, and its unguarded stories.

Children of Static: A Summer of Secrets in the DDR is his first novella, a deeply personal work that blends historical memory with the universal experience of growing up in a world full of quiet rules and loud questions. Lukas writes with a nostalgic lens, believing that fiction, like food, is best shared across differences—with warmth, honesty, and an open mind.

He currently lives in Florida, where he continues to write, cook, and listen closely to the stories people carry.