Conversation with a writer at a club reading

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Friday December 16, 2022 I will be the guest of the club lecture at public library in Thuir at 5 p.m. When I come, I will meet the readers to speak about my book fantastic L.A. and reveal to them a part of elements from the writing process.

The club lecture proposes to the public the opportunity to discover new books and their selection from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., t. Don’t hesitate to join us.

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I always liked public libraries. When I was a student at the university, they were a great place to make researches, learn and drink a coffee.
To meet a public at the club and to find my book Fantastic L.A close to the others authors was fun.

Thank you to the public library and club lecture member 🙂

Press review :

This article contains a text which includes elements of his biography, announces the release of the book the previous year and invites residents to come and meet him at the reading club.
Article published in 2022 concerning one of my books and my coming during a meeting with readers in the public library.

My photos

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In the public library
Fantastic L.A. book
New
Books
A lot of novels of writers

To combine skills

I really like to combine skills on an artistic project. For example, after writing a text and dialogues, composing music allows me to visualize the whole thing and explore different formats.

In this photo, an example of one of my recordings.

Audacity multitrack software

The stage coach in Fantastic L.A.

As I most certainly said before, when writing my book Fantastic L.A. I drew certain elements and added details that allowed me to move forward in the writing. Today I present to you the stagecoach of Fantastic L.A.

Imagined drawing of a stagecoach
Improvements to avoid accidents during the journey of our characters. Hand brake. Removable step. Reinforced axle, alloy of two metals patent number 14462, element making it possible to resist corrosion. Shock absorber. Upholstered seats. Better wind resistance.

Itinerary :
Use the wind. Choose a route with a starting point in the direction of the wind. The routes are not known until the day before departure.

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Equipage :
– Choose horses resistant to bad weather (thick coat protecting them from snow and rain).
– Change the hitch at each belay to avoid tiring the horses. Give them water and feed them well.
– Use specific harnesses and straps leaving them free to move while allowing support while driving.
– Horseshoes and hooves. Change, clean, brush.

Masterclass launch

I am pleased to announce the launch of my new Masterclass.

I am pleased to announce my new Masterclass. Selected by the C.N.L on August 24, 2022, sessions are still available for the months of October and November. I will soon give you news about the future 2023 session.

To find out more, go to this page.

Thank you for Fantastic L.A.

I would like to thank my readers as well as all those who participated in the development of the book (professionals and contacts, publishing house, proofreader, graphic designers, bookseller and other distributors). Without forgetting the people who supported me personally in this project.

A big thank you (a little in advance) to my future audience 🙂

Signing meeting september 3rd

Couverture de livre

Dear readers,

Following the publication of my book “Fantastic L.A.” I am pleased to invite you to a signing meeting on Saturday September 3rd.

This event will take place at the bookshop Le Presse Papier in Thuir.

At this time, we will discuss together and I will answer your questions from 9am to 12pm.

See you soon !

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Thank you all.

Pictures from this event :

Photo d'une lectrice

Photo d'une lectrice

Photo d'un lecteur.

Photo de d'une lectrice et d'un lecteur.

Book Fair 2022 Palau del Vidre

Visuel du salon

On Sunday, May 22, a Book Fair in Palau del Vidre (Pyrénées-Orientales) will take place.

At 3 p.m., I will participate in a discussion with the authors Catherine Barcelonne and Elisabet Guillot about the fantastic novel. At this time, I will reveal some of my writing processes and we will talk about the different influences of this style. Come and meet us for an interesting theme.

Throughout the day, activities will be offered to you with speakers and many writers. Do not hesitate to come and discover them.

The full program is below:

10:00 a.m Opening of the book fair
10:30 a.m Reading of an extract by Jean-Philippe Lapeyre
10.45 a.m Reading of an extract by Thérèse Cau
11:00 a.m Reading of extract by Adrien Ballayre
11:30 a.m Reading of an extract by Fabienne Clolus Pierre
11:45 a.m Reading of an extract by Laetitia Bonnafos

2:00 p.m. Discussion : “multifaceted literary creation” with Matthieu Urban, author and composer. Questions from the audience.
2.30 pm Discussion: “artistic creation and communication around the book” speakers Jules Morice – addon, Emma Morice – amme gallery. Questions from the audience.
3:00 pm Discussion : “the fantastic novel” with the authors Céline Valette, Catherine Barcelonne, Elisabet Guillot. Questions from the audience.
3:30 p.m. Reading of an extract by Catherine Barcelonne
4:00 p.m. Reading of an extract by Christelle Assenat
4:30 p.m. Reading of an extract by Christian Dang
5:00 p.m. Reading of an extract by Gisèle Gonneau
5:30 p.m. Reading of an extract by Marité Kurtz

Children’s corner with Haikus creations filmed by the students of the Jules Verne school.

6:00 p.m. Closing

The book fair is organized by the Town and CAC 66 (authors association)

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Feedback about this event

We were 35 authors and everything went well. I met the public and professionals. My conversation about the fantastic novel met some success. I enjoyed working on this theme with Elisabet Guillot and Catherine Barcelonne and listened to readings of other authors. Thank you all.

Table d'exposition
Ma table d’exposition au salon
Première diapositive de la table ronde
Première diapositive de l’intervention autour de la nouvelle fantastique – Céline Valette, Catherine Barcelonne, Elisabet Guillot.
Table de Fabienne Clolus Pierre
Une petite visite auprès des autres autrices, ici Fabienne Clolus Pierre
Vue d'ensemble
A mon arrivée, lors de l’installation le matin.

Book festival of Paris 2022

On Friday, I went to the Book Festival by train. This event allowed me to discover new authors who came especially from India. I acquire knowledge about myths influences. I attended two conferences, one of them was on Indian literature and the other on the emergence of children’s books.
Then, during a literary café organized by various organizations, I learned about the evolution of the market through a survey of formats (print, digital and audio). Then, I made contact with a few publishing houses, bought 2 books as well as the quarterly magazine Alibi (thriller). A busy professional day.

Links :

Paris Book Festival

Alibi Review

On the road of a new book

On the night of April 10, I dreamed of the heroine of my future fiction. I had been working for several days looking for ideas and documenting myself on several subjects. I felt like my notes were deep and correct but I couldn’t visualize my main character.

Then, during a dream, she appeared, playing one of the scenes from my book as if she were participating in the writing. She showed me something I hadn’t thought of. We then discussed his suggestion without having to introduce each other. It was the first time I experienced this and I feel relieved knowing that we are definitely on the right path.

Spies…

Last weekend I went to an exhibit and documentary movie about spies. What could be more exciting for an author than to go on search of disturbing historical facts?

The exhibition featured photographs of unusual objects that had belonged to secret agents and it was fascinating. Some of them were known from the people, others not. Not to be famous was certainly one of their quality at that time to preserve them.

The end of the exhibition ended with a set of 8 portraits of famous and incredible female spies.

The documentary film was titled “The Spies Who Came From Hollywood”. He recounted the important role played by a large number of artists during the Second World War.

References :

Exhibition: Secret Wars .

Documentary: the spies who came from Hollywood

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