Born in Nancy (you know, the cradle of decorative arts inspired by nature), I studied biology and biochemistry at university in Montpellier. I was destined for landscape design, for its national school in Versailles, where they train creators of grand gardens. At twenty, a twist of fate diverted me from green spaces for twenty years. Becoming a quadriplegic in the lower limbs, I discovered a new sport in a wheelchair: I was a four-wheeled fencer, a high-level athlete, French champion in foil in a little-known category, and also a manager in a disabled sports association for fifteen years, all while developing a passion for literature, auditing courses in Modern Literature for many years. Then one day, I bought a large parkland with rare tree species, a place that had fallen into disrepair. A landscape artist who came to me later in life, I tend this park, dedicating most of my energy and resources to it. Living in the former convent, near which these large trees have helped me for thirteen years to live surrounded by nature, between contemplation and action, I also turned to writing out of a desire to convey a powerful vision, one capable of resonating with my readers, so that together we can share a completely different place in—and through—the world. Through the novel, a form of literature with a specific focus, I hope to reach the widest possible audience. My main aim is to provoke thought, while entertaining, about humanity's place in its fragile environment. With your help and the potential impact of my writing, will I be able to subtly encourage profound questioning?