♪ Listen while you explore
“There are books that entertain, and then there are books like Beneath the Surface that find you and seem to know exactly which doors inside you have been locked the longest. This book is not poetry written from a safe distance. It is poetry written from the wound, and that intimacy is what makes it land so hard.”
“This book is one of those rare ones that doesn’t just tell a story. It feels like someone opening their soul right in front of you. It’s profound in a quiet way. There’s something about the way it’s written that hits deep — it’s the kind of beauty that makes you cry not out of sadness but because you can feel the truth in every word. There’s strength here. Soft strength. Brave softness.”
“This lovely collection of poetry taps into a base of universal human experiences, threading a quilt patched together from hardship and recovery, joy and gratitude, struggle and strength. It reads like your best friend or your favorite auntie is sitting with you and holding your hand, while she asks you about the things you’ve only just had the courage to start questioning.”
“This book was more than just a read; it was a deeply personal journey. It felt like a reflection on my own life’s winding path, reminding me that the road isn’t always straight. It’s filled with highs and lows, fears, tears, and losses — and the true lesson is in how we navigate those challenges. This book isn’t just to be read — it’s meant to be experienced.”
“There are books you simply read, and there are books you truly feel — Beneath the Surface is the latter. Luciana Fisher’s poetry is both lyrical and piercing, capturing the quiet ache of memory and the weight of buried truths in every verse.”
“Extremely vulnerable, inspiring and beautiful. In this book, you get to go through a cleverly crafted roller coaster of emotions in each poem. The best part is that each piece goes deeper on a second read. I doubt that anyone can read this entire book and not feel connected to at least one poem. I love it!”
“This book is truly an engaging read; it provokes your thoughts, challenges your mentality, prompting you to dig deep into the book, explore not just the content but also your own inner self. The piece is reflective and uplifting, it evokes emotion and curiosity. Would read again 10/10.”
“Luciana Fisher’s debut poetry collection is a comprehensive journey that asks the reader to consider and confront their own lives, led by the poems and the reflections that follow. Luciana takes us through her personal journey, drawing us in through her vulnerability and courage.”
“This book is a gift from Luciana to all of us! Thank you for your courage and unrelenting desire to stay here with us and give us a piece of your heart. This is not just a book — it is a conversation between friends that I am privileged to be a part of.”
“This is a book for those who want to feel seen. Her poetry speaks on the human experience while sharing the strength of vulnerability. The way the book is structured invites you to journey further through the pages.”
“Luciana has a way, through her poetry, to touch the soul. Inspiration finds its way there too, as well as many emotions through each carefully crafted poem.”
“I love how she combines poetry and reflection and how she explains her work and asks the reader to reflect and think. It is a very personal book and you can feel how much heart she put into it. Well done — perfect for everyone who loves poetry, but also for anyone new to it.”
“Amazing book filled with heartfelt, collective poems that procure inner reflection with softness in the trials and tribulations of life. Reading the poems I felt I could connect with the reader in feeling the same.”
“Inspiring and beautifully written collection of poetry! Even if you haven’t lived the exact experiences the author shares, her words feel universal, allowing you to connect deeply with each piece.”
“This is a thoughtful collection of poems shared from intimate experiences. It is difficult to grasp the depth and gravity of emotions we have to contend with when faced with challenges in life, yet Luciana conveys those feelings in a way that takes you below the surface.”
“O talento dessa autora em ser profunda, leve, objetiva, generosa, sensível e empática com suas palavras beira o inacreditável!”
“Sob a Superfície é um livro que navega na sua história, flutua na alma. Um livro escrito com verdades em forma de poemas.”
“Profundo. Honesto. Lindo. Inesquecível. Esse livro é um daqueles raros que não apenas conta uma história — ele parece alguém abrindo a alma bem na sua frente.”
“É simples, mas é tão profundo que parece um abraço em dia difícil.”
“Sob a Superfície é mais do que um livro — é uma experiência poética que se vive e se sente.”
“Um livro que me fez emocionar diversas vezes. Me fez refletir sobre a importância da visibilidade da criança e como as experiências vividas na infância impactam na nossa vida adulta.”
“Neste livro Luciana nos mostra vulnerabilidade da alma, a força perante os percalços da vida e o quanto isso influenciou para que ela se tornasse quem ela é hoje.”
“Uma coletânea de poemas sensível e profunda, que toca o coração com sua honestidade e lirismo.”
“You can feel how much heart she put into it. Perfect for everyone who loves poetry — but also for anyone new to it.”
— Debora, Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
More than a poetry collection, a conversation.
Beneath the Surface is an invitation to share our stories and a reminder that through words, we can heal, connect, and discover that we are not alone.
“You suddenly get the sense that you need to get a warm cup of tea and settle in for an intimate chat about life.”
— Elzada James, Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“A book to be read over and over!”
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— Terri Christopher, Verified Amazon Purchase
Beneath the Surface began as fragments of thoughts scribbled in journals, moments captured in the margins of everyday life.
Through poetry, personal reflections, and guided prompts, this book invites you to look beneath your own surface, transforming reading into a conversation with the page and with yourself. Part poetry collection, part companion, it is a space to pause, reflect, and explore your own story.
Luciana Fisher
“Profound. Honest. Beautiful. Unforgettable.”
— Simone, Verified Amazon Purchase ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Inside the Book
Poetry to Explore
Inside these pages, you’ll find poems about identity, resilience, joy, grief, connection, vulnerability, and the moments in life that shape who we are becoming. Some may make you laugh. Some may comfort you. Others may challenge you.
Behind-the-Lines to Discover More
After each poem, I share the story, experience, or question that inspired it. These reflections offer a glimpse into the thoughts behind the words and the journey that brought them to life.
Reader Reflections to Journey Within, Together
Each poem includes a Reader Reflection, an invitation to self-reflection for those who wish to explore their own thoughts on the page. There are no right or wrong answers, only questions, reflections, and space to engage as much or as little as you choose. Like any meaningful conversation, the experience you take from this book will depend on what you choose to bring to it.
“You can feel her heart in every word… honest, moving, and full of strength.”
— Clarissa Mahony, Verified Amazon Purchase ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“With prose that flows like poetry, Luciana Fisher paints vivid landscapes of emotion, where silent seas hold untold battles, fleeting moments are stretched into eternity, and the fragility of human connection becomes a universal song.”
“In a world where social media shows everyone living these perfect lives, your book is a breath of fresh air, very inspiring. It’s a reminder that the ups and downs in life shape who we are.”
“It amazes me that, after all she has endured, she remains so incredibly positive—not bruised, battered, or broken, but buttressed by it. Bravo! A great addition to literature.”
Saleem Abdal-Khaaliq
“A profoundly introspective reflection on the solitary yet intimate nature of poetry, where vulnerability and depth are required to unravel its subtle beauty, and the demands of a busy world often leave it whispering to an empty space.”
Give yourself permission.
Permission to think,
Permission to rethink,
Permission to talk,
Permission to walk away.
To sit still,
To make noise,
To write and to sing.
To cry and to laugh,
Disrupt things and make peace.”
Interested in reading more?
a journey within
“It provokes your thoughts, challenges your mentality… reflective and uplifting, it evokes emotion and curiosity. Would read again 10/10.”
— Julia Del, Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“There are books you simply read, and there are books you truly feel — Beneath the Surface is the latter.”
— Angelica, Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Press Kit
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Luciana Fisher is a Brazilian-American writer, dyslexic poet, and breast cancer survivor whose work explores vulnerability, identity, and the emotional weight of social systems. Her debut collection, Beneath the Surface, offers a raw, lyrical journey through grief, love, and rediscovery. A portion of proceeds supports breast cancer and neurodivergence causes through her fund, Beneath the Surface: For Survivorship & Neurodivergence. Luciana Fisher graduated with honors in Economics from BMCC and is currently pursuing her B.A. in Social Sciences at New York University, with a concentration in Economics.