David Fauquemberg to host talk at the National Library

David Fauquemberg to host talk at the National Library

Following a successful tour of several New Zealand cities, prize-winning French author David Fauquemberg will soon embark on the final leg of his literary tour, with events planned for Wellington and Palmerston North, including a special event at the National Library of New Zealand.

On the 13th of May, David will be the focus of an evening at the National Library, leading a conversation about his writing, his travels, and the impressions and insights he has gained so far from his time in New Zealand and the wide range of Kiwis he has met.

Following the interview, the audience will have the opportunity to ask David questions about his experiences.

Held under the auspices of the Friends of the Randell Cottage, The Randell Cottage Writers Trust and the National Library, this event will be held in the lower-ground seminar rooms at the National Library: access is through the side entrance on Aitken Street. Tea/coffee will be available from 5.30pm, with the main proceedings opening at 6pm. RSVP to Robyn Skrzynska at robynskrz@gmail.com not later than Monday 11 May.

From the Cotentin area of Normandy, David often travels abroad to search for inspiration for his works. His first novel, Nullarbor, was the result of a two year visit to Australia, whilst his 2013 novel Manuel el Négro, was written after four years of immersion in Andalucía, Spain.

His past few months have been spent in New Zealand, where he is the 2015 French writer-in-residence at the historic Randell Cottage.

Alliance Française Tour

Since March this year, David has been participating in a series of conferences and literary talks at art galleries, universities and Alliance Française institutions across New Zealand. Meeting with French students, francophiles and the greater public, David has been enjoying discussing his path to becoming a writer as well the adventurous experiences he has encountered whilst researching for his novels. As part of David’s six month residency, this tour provides a fantastic opportunity for attendees to pose David questions about his works and career.

David will take part in a talk on Travel Literature and Creative Writing at the Alliance Française Wellington on the 8th of May. The talk will be hosted by Damien Wilkins, Director of the International Institute of Modern Letters at Victoria University and former writer in residence in Menton. The two writers will compare the process of creative writing in France and New Zealand.

David will then travel to Palmerston North to meet with Alliance Française students, as well as participating in two public events. On Thursday the 14th of May he will participate in a Literary Discussion on travel and writing at Massey University. His final public engagement of this nationwide tour will be a cocktail event followed by a literary conference, taking place on Friday the 15thof May at Palmerston North City Library.

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