Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi,
I have traveled a lot in my life and I speak three languages fluently enough to write. I have been a published author since 2014, with novels both self published and with a mainstream publisher. I usually write in French, but with the multiple lockdowns, I had the idea to try my hand at English.
I have written an urban fantasy series (self published) with five books so far. I also wrote a steampunk series (traditionally published) called Witches and Associates which contains three books so far. Experimental Magics is part of this series.
In English, I had a couple of short stories published on american fantasy websites, especially for Sword and Sorcery Magazine (https://www.swordsandsorcerymagazine.com/red-cap.html).
Then, I decided to make a translation of my latest steampunk novel in English and see what happens! That’s how you got Experimental Magics.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Experimental Magics is inspired by the Industrial Revolution, but also the Cold War. If magic was a technology, countries would compete to get hold of it, right?
Therefore my mages are scientists and researchers, but not the dreamy ones who are usually rescued by some gallant hero. These scientists might be geeky, but they have teeth!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Nothing extravagant on that side.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have been influenced a lot by history books. In no particular order: Byzantium, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, India, China, Mali, the Ashanti, the Yoruba, the Aztecs.
For fantasy, My tastes veer towards plenty of action, a sense of wonder and dry humor. Again, in no particular order: Robert E. Howard, Djeli Clark, Joe Abercrombie, Chris Gooding.
What are you working on now?
The follow-up to Experimental Magics (working title: The Road to Cazal)
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am still researching.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Read a lot and don’t follow any advice.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Read a lot!
What are you reading now?
Seven Blades in Black by Sam Sykes.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have no idea. Too many projects and too little time.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Disturber of Peace by Leonid Solovyev, The name of the Rose by Umberto Eco and Dune by Franck Herbert.
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