To everyone who wished me a happy birthday, I thank you. It is much appreciated. After all, 80 years is 80 years. Those who have already reached this momentous 80 understand me. I am not giving up the idea of writing. In the following weeks, you will be able to read a new series of … Lire plus
A translation by Judith Turcotte. A new year has begun and I take this opportunity in wishing you all a good year and good health. For me, it is a critical year. In August I will be celebrating my eightieth birthday. Who would have believed it? My health is good even if age is creeping … Lire plus
A translation by Judith Turcotte. Like all of you, in recent days, I have received wishes of happiness, prosperity and health for the new year. I thank you all. However, at my age, the die is pretty much cast and I am not expecting much change for 2025 but I do not like the probabilities … Lire plus
I am pleased to announce that my book, Illusion de pouvoir is now available in English under the title Illusion of Power. The translator is Judith Turcotte, who happens to also be my wife. With 111,230 words on 300 pages, the translation took two years to complete. The reader interested in municipal politics, will enjoy … Lire plus
ILLUSION OF POWER You read that right. Illusion of Power. During the summer, my wife, Judith undertook the translation of my third novel, Illusion de pouvoir in English. The novel recounts the difficult life of a character who becomes the mayor of Montréal. She is in review mode and hopes to have the novel published … Lire plus
In November and December, I concentrated my efforts on the release of my last novel, FFQ pour le Québec and its English version, FFQ for Québec. My readers’ first reactions have been excellent and it’s encouraging to receive calls of congratulation. In preparation for the novel’s release, I posted several publications on Facebook. For those of … Lire plus
Ten years ago I decided to finally begin writing, a project that had been looming in the back of my mind for years. I thus began an essay on the administration and organization of the Montréal region a subject close to my heart. (See my biography.) I quickly became bored with the project and decided … Lire plus
There has been no news from me in the last few months but I’m back. An injury to my lower body and Covid-19 forced me to remain home and provided plenty of time for research on the state of the St. Lawrence. I intend to resume my blogs on the subject in the coming weeks. … Lire plus