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Mixing Reality with Fiction
When I translated the prizewinning, international bestseller The 7th Woman by Frédérique Molay, I had the opportunity to discuss with the author how she mixes reality into fiction. I share those revelations below, and would be most interested in knowing how other writers out there weave reality into their fiction,…See More
Margaret Reardon commented on the blog post 'Lost (and Found) in Translation'
"I believe Palais de Justice is never translated to English. I have never seen it done. A quick google shows that on the internet, at least, no-one wants to try."
Anne Trager commented on the blog post 'Lost (and Found) in Translation'
"I agree with you, Hillary. If the reader can't understand what's going on, you sort of miss the point. Thanks to everyone for your comments."
Hillary Stevens commented on the blog post 'Lost (and Found) in Translation'
"Good morning, Anne --
Like those who have commented before me, I love having French words -- especially place names -- included. It adds both flavor and history to the story. There's something so regal (and French!) about the Palais de…"
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Ruth Berge commented on the blog post 'Lost (and Found) in Translation'
"I like some foreign words in a book. It helps give me the flavor of the place as well as teach me a new word or two :)"
Ariel Rosetti commented on the blog post 'Lost (and Found) in Translation'
"Yes I have try to make connections there. I feel it would be worth considering. Great advice
Personally I still love to cram a paperback novel into my purse whenever I go to the city, to read on the Metro."
Anne Trager commented on the blog post 'Lost (and Found) in Translation'
"Ariel, yes, for now, the French prefer paper books. And, yes, the rights issues are a little complicated. I'm not a lawyer, but I'll try to summarize: the original rights owner (you in this case) has to give permission for anyone to do the…"
Ariel Rosetti commented on the blog post 'Lost (and Found) in Translation'
"Hi Ann,
I always include French in my manuscripts, as I love the language. I had the idea of having my entire Allyce series translated into French as I understand that the French majority are into real books vs e-readers.
But I…"
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Mixing Reality with Fiction
Posted on October 22, 2012 at 10:00pm 4 Comments 0 Likes
When I translated the prizewinning, international bestseller The 7th Woman by Frédérique Molay, I had the opportunity to discuss with the author how she mixes reality into fiction. I share those revelations below, and would be most interested in knowing how other writers out there weave reality…
Lost (and Found) in Translation
Posted on October 9, 2012 at 8:00am 12 Comments 3 Likes
I often tell the story about the day I was walking around outside the Palais de Justice in Paris, getting a feel for the place, since the main character in the book I was translating at the time (Sylvie Granotier’s The Paris Lawyer) is a lawyer occasionally found herself there. As I walked, it occurred to me that there is no way to translate “Palais de Justice.” “Courthouse” is not nearly grand enough for this edifice. Justice has been…
Continue Ladies in Noir: French Female Crime Fiction Authors
Posted on September 18, 2012 at 5:30am 5 Comments 2 Likes
I remember sitting down for a meal at a mystery writer’s conference once and chatting with some other mystery folks. When I said I was living in France, someone chimed in with, “Oh, yes, I know a French writer, she’s that woman with a man’s name.” She was referring to Fred Vargas (Frédérique is…
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