A Historical Novel
Inspired by True Events
By Louis Perez y Cid
Our friend, Major (ret.) Jean Michel Houssin, president of the AALE (Association of Former Legionnaires) of Saône-et-Loire, is the author of several books devoted to the military world, and in particular to the French Foreign Legion.
Jean Michel is currently preparing an ambitious project in a new field for him: the historical novel inspired by true events within the French Foreign Legion.
A more personal detail concerning his upcoming publishing project deserves to be shared today. The author is currently working on the publication of a historical novel recounting two real events that took place within the French Foreign Legion between 1941 and 1945.
After several discussions, he found a reputable publisher willing to support him in this endeavor, Éditions Vérone, through a collaborative publishing agreement.
The fiction genre is particularly competitive. Traditional publishing houses publish very few new authors, with acceptance rates ranging from 0.2% to less than 5%. These figures increase slightly with crowdfunding.
The manuscript has already been read by about thirty readers from very different backgrounds and all social classes. All but one described it as captivating and surprising. The journey of the two protagonists, the little-known world of the French Foreign Legion, and life within this atypical unit kept readers on the edge of their seats; some even devoured the book in just three days.
As they turned the pages, amidst the scents of the desert and the highlands of Upper Tonkin, readers discovered a story inspired by real events they could never have imagined.
Jean Michel is now awaiting final feedback from the publishing house before definitively signing his contract in the coming days.
To facilitate the financing of this project, a Leetchi crowdfunding campaign has been launched. The initial contributions have already allowed us to reach a major first goal: the full funding of the digital mock-up for the novel.
You can find more information via the link to the crowdfunding campaign. Please feel free to share it with your friends and on your social networks.
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