ARTISTE – AUTRICE
signatures, masterclass, conferences, book fair, conversations, readings
Congratulations to the winner of the performance : discover the plot. I offered this performance as part of the opening of the Arts Center in Saint Genis des Fontaines this summer. This one will be performed in a place of Lion’s Club on November 19, 2024 where I will answer questions from the audience.
Charlène Wright will most certainly be present in a few pages to talk about the fantastic thriller : Fantastic L.A.
During Catalan days, both Catalan identity and its history are celebrated. Far from the clichés too often conveyed, it covers different cultural aspects. As an author, I never felt trapped in the past in these places, quite the contrary. In each of my writings, I seek to connect to a city or another country and almost like magic it succeeds each time.
For Fantastic L.A, I started by reading an article related to a historical fact in local history. A point I developp in my masterclass. Then, perhaps because I write fiction and fantasy, I said to myself…what is the most improbable thing you could do? to this question my inner voice answered me: look for a distant town that might seem the opposite of Thuir. So I chose Los Angeles. That’s when I discovered that there are always more things that bring us together than we initially believe. Palm trees, Hollywood cinema and all other artists around the world.
I will be present on July 19, 2024 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Catalan days which will take place in Thuir at the Villa Palauda.
You will be able to discover my books and ask questions.
Free admission.
Here are the GPS coordinates to get there:
Latitude: 42.636787
Longitude: 2.7583
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Here are some photos before my installation:
Thank you to the organizers, the circle of authors of 66 and the public.
It was a beautiful sunny day where we were surrounded by a natural area.
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.
On June 10, the opening ceremony of the third edition of the Nostre Mar festival took place. A festival wishing to bring people together so as not to spread anti-LGBT hatred, racism and anti-semitism.
I listened to the first part devoted to a conference by the historian Marie-Anne Matard-Bonucci on the theme “fascism and anti-semitism” as well as the second part which was called “entre-là” and which was devoted to music.
It was an intense moment of reflection and exchange.
The memorial also has very interesting books.
Here are some photos from the evening:
Link to the memorial to inform you.
I will be present this Saturday, June 15, 2024 for the Book and Imaginary Festival all morning.
You can meet me at Latour Bas Elne avenue du Tech, place de la Fontaine.
You can discover my books through several extracts or ask me questions. An event for which I can’t wait to meet my audience.
Several artistic disciplines will be brought together (Literature, Drawing, Music). On this occasion you will also be able to discover games as well as role-playing games.
The Book and Imagination Festival is organized in partnership with the city public library and the Catalan authors’ circle. Free admission.
Here are the GPS coordinates to get there:
Latitude 42.6021
Longitude 3.0029
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Photos of the 15th of june 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.
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
I am pleased to announce that this week I joined the circle of Catalan authors. A professional approach that I consider very important for discussing the arts and our profession. A possibility for you too, dear readers, to come and meet us in places favorable to the sharing of ideas.
As part of the reissue of my books in digital format, I updated the trailer for Fantastic L.A. because the cover of the book changed on the version published in 2023. I use the open shot software on Linux, it seems to me that It is also available on other platforms.
I acquired the video files and composed the music. Then, repair the track by track assembly.
Rendez-vous on my books page
As you know, I participated as a member of the jury in the science fiction prize organized by Anticiporg.
A collection of short texts has been published. It is available on the official website or on this page
I send you my best wishes for the New Year. May it bring everyone peace, health and the joy of making new intellectual and cultural discoveries.
Yours sincerely,
Celine Valette