Authors
Annie Bacon ] François Barcelo] Wahmed Ben Younès ] Gaétan Bérubé ] Diane Boudreau ] Danielle Boulianne ] Édith Bourget ] Gilles Côtes ] René Cochaux ] Marc Couture ] Claire Daignault ] Stéphanie Decelles ] Nadine Descheneaux] Christiane Dupont-Champagne ] Gilles Gemme ] Nicolas Gerrier ] Pauline Gill ] Diane Groulx ] Mario Hart ] Sandrine Julien ] Fernande Lamy ] Isabelle Larouche ] Daniel Laverdure ] Michel Lavoie ] Sylvie Marcoux ] Liliane Lefrançois ] Viateur Lefrançois ] Françoise Lepage ] C. Claire Mallet ] Nancy Montour ] Andreas A. Noll] Josée Ouimet] Stéphanie Paquin ] Jean Paquin ] Hélène Paradis ] Berthier Pearson ] Julie Royer ] Gilles Ruel ] Sylviane Thibault ] Louise Tondreau-Levert ] Dominique Tremblay ] Lindsay Trentinelle ]
Annie Bacon
Born in Montreal in 1974, Annie Bacon started her career developing video games, but it is with her first novel that she transports readers into action and adventures. Three years as a counselor and one as a teacher, has given Annie a dynamic approach with her young friends. She writes fun filled lively adventures.
She has published her 3rd book in the Terra Incognita’ seriesin which eight shipwrecked children are looking for their parents. She has gained great success with Les naufragés de Chélon, for which she was chosen as one of the last four finalists by young readers, for the 2010 Hackmatack literary prize.
François Barcelo
FFrançois Barcelo writes for all ages. He is the first Quebec author to be published in France in the Série noire, a famous detective novel collection. He wrote the series Momo the Sinro (7 novels) for teenagers, and six children picture books in the Petit Héros’ collection.
Wahmed Ben Younès
Wahmed Ben-Younès is a storyteller and a teacher. He started writing stories, poetry and plays for his own pleasure and for children. Born in Algeria, he lived for many years in France, where he published at l’Harmattan. He now resides in Québec City, a place that he loves and has been enjoying for more than fifteen years.
Gaétan Bérubé
Diane Boudreau
Diane Boudreau was born in Sherbrooke, Québec and now lives in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu where she teaches young adults. She has a PhD in aboriginal literature from Sherbrooke University. Diane has written an important publication about the First Nations, entitled Story of the First Nations in Quebec, and has participated in numerous cultural research projects. Before writing for the first time for youth, Diane published poetry for which she won the 2007 International Ronald Gasparic Award. Her Éditions du Phoenix’s book, Le cimetière du musée, won the Aurora 2008 First Prize for the best written novel in French.
Danielle Boulianne
Originally from Chicoutimi, Québec, Danielle Boulianne now lives in Montréal. After completing her Masters degree in Communication and Linguistics, she continued to immerse herself in the French language by writing news transcripts for television. She comes from a family where literature is a very important part of their life; she has inherited her mother's passion. She has written many books for children, but she is offering Éditions du Phoenix’s readers a new series inspired by her love of hockey; the adventures of Zack Laflamme in Rocketville, Bienvenue à Rocketville.
Édith Bourget
Edith Bourget is a New-Brunswick writer, painter and traveller. She is a two time finalist of the Governor General of Canada's Award for children's poetry. Her paintings have been exhibited in Canada, Haiti and Europe. She presents her first Éditions du Phoenix’s book, Un merle au royaume.
Gilles Côtes
Gilles Côtes lives in Crabtree, a small village close to Joliette, in the Lanaudière region of Quebec. After completing his Masters Degree in biology, he briefly taught in Trois-Rivières. Gilles started writing after his first short story won a writing contest at Radio-Canada. Since then, five humorous novels for young adult readers have followed.
René Cochaux
Born in Québec, René Cochaux has been a journalist since 1986 and presently works for Radio-Canada television. In 2000, he decided to start a new career and wrote his first story. René's love for his new calling has been renewed with his latest preteens' novel: Aventures dans l'histoire in which the author wants to share his passion for the history of Québec with young readers. René was chosen as one of the finalists, by young readers, for the 2011 Hackmatack literary prize.
Marc Couture
Marc Couture resides in Gatineau, Québec, in the Outaouais region where he teaches French at the elementary school level. Endowed with a boundless imagination, Marc told and embellished stories in class but soon decided to write his own. The author has offered Éditions du Phoenix’ readers a series based on bullying in which we follow the adventures of Bruno. Despite problems in class and with a player on his hockey team, Bruno continues to develop his assertiveness and play his favourite sport, hockey. Marc has also had great success with another of his Éditions du Phoenix’s novel, La coupe Stanley.
Claire Daignault
Claire Daignault was born during a snow storm, at the base of Mont Rougemont, Québec. She has developed a taste for nature and now lives in proximity to Mont St-Bruno, Québec where she is able to walk among delightful unconcealed trails. Trained in education, she has written fourteen novels for youth, and one novel and two short stories for adults.
Stéphanie Decelles
Born in Montréal, Stéphanie Decelles is a graduate journalist from the University of Québec in Montréal. It is at night after work that she lets her imagination flow. Mother of two, her head is filled with stories. As a traveller, she shares her time between Montréal and her adopted country, Australia. Éditions du Phoenix is proud to have published her first novel, Le Réveil du Dragon Chinois.
Nadine Descheneaux
Christiane Dupont-Champagne
Gilles Gemme
Before working as a theatre director for the past ten years, Gilles Gemme was an educational teacher. He wrote the Quebec French High School Programme and has taught teachers and university students.
Gilles Gemme has published two novels for adults, but now he presents Éditions du Phoenix his first series, Escouade 06, written for teens and adults who love suspense.
Nicolas Gerrier
Nicolas Gerrier was born in France in 1964, and now lives in Austria with his wife and three children. After his scientific studies, he worked eleven years as an automobile and railway engineer. Writing however, continued to occupy more and more of his time and consequently now writes full time. He started with short stories for adults and story books for children. His first story was published in Belgium in 2005, and since then he has written three teen French learning books for an Italian publisher. Zone 1002 is his first novel with Éditions du Phoenix.
Pauline Gill
The youngest of eleven children, Pauline Gill was born in L’Islet, Québec, in the middle of the Appalachian Mountains. Nothing there would have predestined her to become a successful writer. Having a passion for her studies, research and communications, she has taught all levels of High school and college and also at a University for post graduate students.
Pauline has received many literary prizes during her career, and is considered one of the best writers in Quebec. Convinced of the importance of creating bridges between the generations, Pauline Gill writes for readers aging from four to one hundred and four.
Diane Groulx
Well-known Quebec author Diane Groulx has drawn many of her previous book ideas from her experiences in Nunavik, a community in North-West Québec. It is her children and family who gave her the inspiration for her latest release with Éditions du Phœnix. Active in the literary domain for the past thirteen years and author of many books, Diane is known and liked by young readers in Canada, as well as in France and Belgium.
Mario Hart
A recognized poet and lyricist, Mario Hart has written Un ange ce matin,Paroles de Feu, L'Amant Fou and Suite amoureuse. Many of his lyrics and poems have inspired composers from Québec and France.
Sandrine Julien
Borned in Barcelona Spain, of French parents, Sandrine was confronted at an early age with a double identity which has helped her to see more than just one side of things. This ability has become the basis for her writings. Translator and world traveler, Sandrine now enjoys developing her literary characters. She is pursuing her career and living her dream; dreams that are never too far from reality.
Fernande Lamy
Fernande Lamy lives in Saint-Mathieu-du-Parc, Québec and was a bookseller for twenty two years. Ever since she was an adolescent, she wanted to write but only started acting on her dream in 2006 with her first novel Cauchemar aveugle for which she was a Governor General Literary awards finalist. It was the start of a new beginning. Fernande now presents a true story, an unforgettable event that happened when she met Vroou in her own backyard.
Isabelle Larouche
Born in Chicoutimi, Québec, Isabelle Larouche lives in Deux-Montagnes, Québec, where she writes and instills in her young fans the love of reading. Isabelle traveles North, East, West and South in order to meet with her readers. With Éditions du Phœnix, she is proud to present her young fans with a series that is filled with tenderness and humour; the adventures of Shawinigan et Shipshaw.
Daniel Laverdure
Daniel Laverdure resides in the Eastern Townships region of Québec. To make a living, the author has used his many talents as a painter, illustrator, story teller and writer of thirty humorous children’s books. This time Daniel makes an exception and presents Éditions du Phoenix’s readers with a novel in which he depicts the story of two children who survive a plane crash in Africa.
Michel Lavoie
As a teacher, Michel Lavoie has witnessed the everyday life of teens; their happiness and misfortunes, their passions and their concerns. His passion for writing started in 1994. Michel has now written forty novels and twenty short stories for children, and is presently managing a teens' collection. It has been a passion that has carried him to visit schools across Canada; one that, he hopes, will continue to carry him through the imaginary world of writing.
Liliane Lefrançois
After leaving a private sector career in communications, Liliane Lefrançois organized cultural events, sold authors’ rights in Europe and started her own publishing company. Now with her brother, an accomplish children's book author in his own right, she collaborates in the writing of children's novels, and as a publisher, provides an avenue for her authors to make their dreams come true.
Viateur Lefrançois
Viateur Lefrançois has been writing children’s books since 1993 and during that time has published fourteen novels. His stories are a mix of science fiction and reality that include numerous historic and cultural references. Three of his books concern native North American societies, including the Mayans of Mexico. His books address various topics and objectives, sought by the educational community.
Françoise Lepage
Born in France, Françoise Lepage arrived in Canada some thirty years ago. She has lived in New-Brunswick, Québec and in Ontario, where she now resides. Her career has always been associated with books and writing. A librarian, a translator and a college professor, she is also the author of important writings about youth literature. The reference to animals in her publications is simply because they inspire her. She also loves visual arts, music, hiking and chocolate.
C. Claire Mallet
C.Claire Mallet grew up with cicadas, olive trees, and lavender in Provence, in the South of France. After living in Québec’s Eastern Townships for twelve years, she moved to Montréal. Claire loves to write and encourages children to read and to realize their dreams. She tours schools in Quebec, Canada and France with her acoustic guitar.
Sylvie Marcoux
Sylvie Marcoux was born at Lac-Bouchette, in Lac-Saint-Jean region, Québec, and has been living for twenty years in Jonquière, Québec. After her studies in Communications, she worked for many years in the printing business as a production manager, where having discovered the beauty of books and words, she decided to write. Her first novel became a finalist for the Abitibi-Consolidated Literary Prize for children. In June 2004, Sylvie left the printing business to be the coordinator for children's entertainment for the Annual Book fair of Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec. She presented her fans at Éditions du Phoenix with the story Les lundis de Victoria, which became a finalist for the Abitibi Bowater Literary Prize in 2008. She has since decided to make a series with her character.
Nancy Montour
Nancy Montour's dream was to write for children. She participated in writing contests in which she did well. It was that success that she needed to encouraged her to continue. Her first novel, Entre la lune et le soleil, won the Henriette Major and Cécile Gagnon Prizes. In 2004, her second novel was a finalist for the Governor General's Award. In 2009, she received the literary Gerald-Godin prize for her trilogy Capitaine Flop.
Self-taught, Nancy Montour, is a testament to the importance of reading. When she shares words with children, she dreams of giving them wings.
Andreas A. Noll
Born in Zurich, Andreas A. Noll now lives in Bern, Switzerland. He is a bestseller author of suspense novels in Switzerland and Germany. He presents his second book, Sibillitis (Capturing time), translated from German to French by Nathalie Vallière. All of his books are for young adults or adults looking for thrilling and captivating stories.
Josée Ouimet
Josée Ouimet spent her childhood growing up in Saint-Pie de Bagot, Québec. She studied literature at the University of Québec at Trois-Rivières and taught history, English, French and music for ten years at the high school level, before she started to write. Josée Ouimet has published thirty children and adult books since 1995; a mix of novels, short stories and poetry. Josee is a member of the Union of Quebec Writers (UNEQ), The Association of Quebec Writers for Children (AEQJ) and the group Communication Jeunesse (CJ). She is very active in the realm of literature and participates in numerous workshops and school and library presentations throughout Canada.
Stéphanie Paquin
Stéphanie is studying mental health and psychiatry in Rimouski Québec, on the Gaspé Peninsula. As an author, she has two specialties: science fiction and fantasy; however, her sixth novel is about the Liberian civil war, a total divergence from her previous subjects. In 1995, after a car accident, Stéphanie started to write for children of all ages and with her latest book, La fugitive du Libéria, strives to raise awareness of the injustices of civil war.
Jean Paquin
His first visit at Cap Tourmente, Québec, was a magic day; an autumn day that stays engraved in his memory. Geese where everywhere: in the fields, ditches and in the sky; it was a fascinating spectacle.
Since then, birds have had an important place in his life. Editor in chief of QuébecOiseaux magazine for many years, he has published well recognized reference books about birds. Éditions du Phoenix is proud to have published his first novel Blanche.
Hélène Paradis
Hélène Paradis was born in Saint-Hyacinthe in 1962 and grew up at the base of Mont Saint-Hilaire, Québec. She started her career as a graphic designer but her interest for travelling abroad brought her to work for a travel agency. Thirteen years later, her lifelong interest in languages motivated her to take writing courses. After many courses, she listened to her inner voice and wrote a story. Over time, her pleasure for creating a new universe with words increased. Today, her first Éditions du Phoenix’s novel brings us into the universe of Maxime and has enabled her to realize her greatest dream, writing for children.
Berthier Pearson
Berthier Pearson was born and still lives in the small village of Matane, Québec. Since the age of twelve, his taste for literature made him discover a universe full of richness and fantasies. After teaching for more than 35 years at the secondary level, Berthier retired and decided to write. He gets his inspiration from nature, his happy youth and from his numerous trips abroad; however, he is mostly influenced by the confidence he received from his students. All of his manuscripts are inspired by real life experiences that he embellishes with dreams and poetry.
Julie Royer
Gilles Ruel
Dominique Tremblay
Dominique Tremblay was born in 1961 in Montreal. After her university Literature studies, she realized her dream of writing. Her first novel for youth, À la folie! was published in 2004. Her second and present Éditions du Phoenix’s book, L'huile à patates frites, has an environmental topic and takes place, in Montreal east.
Sylviane Thibault
For a long time Sylviane Thibault dreamed of becoming a writer. Now, she lives in the Lower Laurentian Mountains of Québec and is the author of many books including the much liked series Twister, published by Pierre Tisseyre. In this latest Éditions du Phoenix’s novel, the author introduces Kim, who like her, loves the roaring of the wind, the howling of wolfs, archaeological discoveries and Halloween. With Peur, voleur et film d’horreur, the author presents a simple and amusing story.
Louise Tondreau-Levert
Born in Montreal, Québec. Louise Tondreau-Levert has a passion for literature. Her career began when she won the Lurelu prize and became a Mr. Christie finalist. In the past, Louise has written exclusively for younger children and three of her books have been translated in the United States. The author is now releasing her first novel for an older audience.
Lindsay Trentinella
Lindsay Trentinella was born in the rolling hills of Malvern, England, where she studied at Sussex University in Brighton. With a Masters degree in English, she now lives in France, where she is teaching English as a foreign language. Her aim has always been to impart her own love of her mother tongue to her students and to encourage them to go one day and discover for themselves all the richness of English-speaking countries. She has written pedagogical books for teachers; however, Mabel is her first fictional book for youth with Éditions du Phoenix in which she pays homage to her country of adoption and to the French language.
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