Francophone Book Talk with Swiss Author Thomas Sandoz
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Alliance Française de Tulsa welcomes Swiss author Thomas Sandoz for an evening discussion about his experiences as a French-speaking author in Switzerland. He will speak about the writing and publishing process, the value of literature in the global market, his book “Croix de bois, croix de fer” and more.
Join us on Tuesday, March 26, from 6:30 to 8:30p.m. at Magic City Books. This event is free and open to the public. There is limited space, so please RSVP.
Attendees will have the opportunity to pose questions to Thomas Sandoz and enter to win prizes in a raffle.
There will be an interpreter present throughout the event to help facilitate dialogue in both English and French.
In partnership with the Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta.
## About Thomas Sandoz
Thomas Sandoz is a prolific Swiss author, epistemologist, and doctor of psychology. His published works include several novels, essays, articles, monographs, and more. Alongside his personal projects, he runs writing workshops and works on commission as a cultural mediator.
Thomas has received several awards, including the 2011 Schiller Prize. His novel, “La balade des perdus,” was included in the Spring Selection of the Prix Renaudot 2018.
In many of his novels, Sandoz immerses himself in the emotional world of his characters, who are often lonely and struggling with grief, illness, and fear.
## What Does it Mean to Be a Swiss Francophone Author in 2024?
Thomas Sandoz will discuss the realities of being a Swiss Francophone author in 2024, such as the following:
- What is the book world like in Switzerland, a small country with four national languages, of which three are also considered official languages?
- What resources are available for structures (publishing houses, bookshops, libraries, events, prizes) that encourage literary creation and its promotion?
- What is the situation in the French-speaking part of the country?
- Is there a change in attitude among active authors?
- What does it mean to be an author in the age of streaming and ChatGPT?
Thomas Sandoz will draw on his personal experience and background in cultural psychology to answer these questions and others that will emerge from the discussion with the audience.
## Event Details
When: Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Magic City Books (221 E Archer St, Tulsa, OK 74103)