Éléphants et pattes de mouche

Because I’ve had the chance to travel.Because many of those I knew as a child are English speakers.Because I regularly discover that I’m also followed outside of France…For all these reasons…I’ve decided to add an English section to this site.Welcome, and please forgive any upcoming syntax errors… I kindly ask for your understanding.

July 16, 2022 Dear Clara, Yesterday, I was given an invaluable gift. Yesterday, I entered the house. It was a feeling I will never forget. All those years of passing by, taking photos at the gate, thinking, “If only…” And now, thanks to Claire, its new owner (yes, Claire, Clara…), I was able to realize…

It’s back-to-school time. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to conduct my writing workshops, as I don’t have a venue. I regret this, as you can imagine. Thus, after two years—one year in a bookstore and one year at the Douvres community center—my elephants and my tiny handwriting find themselves in a situation that seems inextricable…

My heartfelt thanks go out to each of you for the warm reception and enthusiasm you’ve shown for L’harmonica le trombone et le parapluie . Since its journey began, your presence at signings, your messages, and your reviews have been a source of joy and inspiration. It’s incredibly moving to know that Peter, Emily, Fanfan…

Votre plume vous chatouille ? Venez nous rejoindre le jeudi 27 octobre, de 19 à 21h à la librairie Place 26, à Douvres la Délivrande. Au « programme » : quelques clés pour écrire une nouvelle. Nous nous « amuserons » avec le thème proposé par Normandie livre & lecture « À vos marques ». Attention : Il ne reste que…

I am currently working on the English version of L’harmonica, le trombone et le parapluie. There will be a few changes, notably the title.On a Glenn Miller Tune seems more suitable in the language of Shakespeare There will also be a new preface. Indeed, Mr. Neil Barber, the historian specializing in D-Day and the 9th…