fiction Archives - Valette Céline

A few words from professor Will

Carmine Will is one of the characters of fiction created for Fantastic L.A.

Astronomer and lecturer, he works in parallel at the Los Angeles Observatory and collects art objects.

As you know, for several days will be visible the comet Tsuchinshan – Atlas with exceptional particularities. It was born in the Oort cloud an assembly of planets and celestial bodies, a journey counted in millions of years.

Professor Will invites all readers and you, patient Internet users to observe the sky from time to time, even if the events are not always the easiest. A little cosmic poetry.

Learn more about: Fantastic L.A.

Certification 2024

For several years, I have regularly participated in updating my knowledge. because I consider writing a profession. The specialization that I have just completed allows me to acquire new knowledge while offering me the possibility of supporting other authors in their projects. This is characterized, for example, by feedback and constructive criticism on their writings.

The team that awards this specialization is made up mostly of authors who have published more than a dozen award-winning novels and written articles in publications such as the New York Times, the Washington Post and O : The Oprah Magazine. A very enriching approach.

Today I received my certification and thank the entire team.

Link to certification

Sant Jordi book fair 2024

I will be present this saturday 27th of april for the Sant Jordi in Torreilles (France).

You could meet me in the morning till 11 hours. to discover my books.

cover of the book duel à Albi

cover of the book Fantastic L.A.

This event would happen with le cercle des auteurs catalans during les floralies chemin de Juhègues. Free admission.

GPS coordinnates to come :

Latitude 42.762618

Longitude 2.986588

Offer books during the holidays

Holidays seasons are a time of sharing with family or friends. And sometimes you want to buy an original gift. To offer a book could be a good idea.

My books on this page in digital format.

Playing with text

When I wrote Fantastic L.A, I played a lot with the characters and all the objects used to solve the riddle. For example, crosswords. While thinking about them, I did some research and discovered the origin of the first crosswords. On the original document, definitions and a grid. In the center the word : fun (joy in French).

With the definitions of the original document that you will find at the end of my post, I wrote this short poem :

What we all should be ?

A daydream, a pigeon, a part of the ship

What artists learn to do ?

Opposed to less, exchanging the plurial of this

Link : article about Arthur Wynne.

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.

1880
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.

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'un lecteur.

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

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.