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ZAMANA | Emmanuel de Reynal
Edition L’Harmattan
Zamana, named after a magnificent tree often regarded the king of the forest, tells the story of a tree planted in the early 19th century at the heart of a Creole estate in northern Martinique. From its rooted vantage point, the Zaman watches over generations of men and women as they come and go, shaping the life of the estate. It observes the cycles of growth and decline that drive the local economy, as well as the natural disasters—like hurricanes and the eruption of Mount Pelée—that ravage the island. With a quiet wisdom, the Zamana reflects on the curious, sometimes baffling choices humans make, seemingly disconnected from their own roots. This novel is also a touching tribute to the values of solidarity and mutual support found in the natural world.
Emmanuel de Reynal, Emmanuel de Reynal, from Martinique, was born in 1965, is a businessman and author who is deeply involved in the social and economic life of Martinique. He heads Havas Publidom, the leading communications group in the French Antilles-Guyana, and is active in community organizations on the island. In 2020, he published his first book, Ubuntu, ce que je suis, marking the beginning of a prolific writing career with nine books released in just four years.
His notable works include:
2021 : Recta Linea, Edition du Panthéon
2021 : Une Minute, Edition du Panthéon
2022 : Dialogue improbable entre afro-descendant et un béké, Caraïbéditions
2022 : Ti-Prince, Edition du Panthéon
2023 : Le Passeur de rimes, Edition L’Harmattan
2023 : Chronique d’un dialogue difficile, Edition du Panthéon
2023 : Ubuntu ce que je suis, version enrichie, Edition L’Harmattan
2024 : Zamana, Edition L’Harmattan
LA CHAUVE QUI SOURIT
Pascale Dambo | Editions Expert Equilibre
La Chauve Qui Sourit is the story of a woman who, with remarkable resilience and courage, turns the devastating experience of complete hair loss into a life victory. She finds the inner strength to carve out her own path to true happiness and inner peace, without relying on how others see her, and regardless of external circumstances. Her story becomes a powerful source of inspiration for anyone facing a similar ordeal, and even for those going through their own struggles. Pascale guides us toward self-confidence, providing the tools to take control of our lives with kindness and love.
Pascale Dambo, from Martinique, is a personal development coach, trainer, and speaker.
Nicole Cage
In her young adult novels, Nicole Cage tackles the challenges teens face in middle and high school, like friendship, bullying, and drug use. She also delves into family issues, such as single-parent households or situations involving domestic violence.These are contexts that many young people go through, especially in Martinique, where traditions are fading, but education still plays a key role in improving lives. With a lot of sensitivity and truth, as well as clarity and kindness, Nicole reaches out to young readers while also giving parents the tools to handle these tough situations. Join this meaningful and value-driven conversation around her latest works: Confidentiel, Cette Maman-là, and Tibougla, published by Caraïbes Editions.
Born in Martinique in 1965, Nicole Cage is a versatile artist—novelist, poet, playwright, lyricist, actress, writing workshop leader, counselor, speaker, and literary coach. After studying Spanish and history, and receiving journalism training, she spent 25 years teaching literature, history, and Spanish in the French national education system. Eventually, she decided to step away from teaching to launch her own publishing house, Cimarrón EdiProd. Her works have been translated into many languages, including Albanian, English, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Macedonian, Portuguese, and Romanian. Nicole often brings her own writing to the stage, collaborating with musicians to enhance her performances. She has authored several plays, some of which have been featured in staged readings during the Grands Prix Afrique du Théâtre Francophone, where she also served on the jury. Over the years, Nicole has picked up numerous awards, including the prestigious Casa de las Américas Prize in 1996 for Arc-en-ciel, l’espoir, and the Presidents Award at the Saint-Martin Book Fair in June 2019.
