Author Archives: gabrielswharf

About gabrielswharf

gabriel’s wharf is a blog on the random thoughts and writings of author Gabriel Valjan. His stories continue to appear online and in print journals. Winter Goose Publishing publishes his Roma Series.

Nomad on the Run

Posted on August 17, 2017

Nomad on the Run is my first introduction to Georges Bénay’s writing. I plan to read his next book, The Nomad’s Premonition, to see what happens next with Eric Martin. Either bored with his life as bank director or plain … Continue reading →

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A quiet patriotism and humility

Posted on May 30, 2017

Angelo DiMarco was a US Army Ranger who survived the decimation of the Ranger First Battalion, who endured psychological torture, and as a POW made a harrowing escape from certain death in a labor camp. His story is a testament … Continue reading →

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Aurélien Masson, Life is a Thrill(er)

Posted on February 27, 2017

An article from Libération  by Sabrina Champenois that I translated for NoirCon16. Space and consideration prevented it from its inclusion in the conferences proceedings. * His rock star looks and exalted nature clash with the milieu of publishing, but the … Continue reading →

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Crazy by Elsa Marpeau

Posted on February 23, 2017

Not a translation, but the slightest of edits to words from Elsa Marpeau to Aurélien Masson for NoirCon16, where Masson received the David Goodis Award. * Aurélien is a crazy man, a crazy editor. Five years ago, I sent a … Continue reading →

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Vicious Circle: Antoine Chainas à Aurélien Masson

Posted on February 16, 2017

Not a translation, but the slightest of edits to words from Antoine Chainas to Aurélien for NoirCon16, where Masson received the David Goodis Award. * Violent thunder shook the window. It had been raining in Philadelphia since the beginning of … Continue reading →

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Roars in favor of Aurélien Masson: Part II

Posted on February 13, 2017

Second part of the translation. Link to Part I. * Aurélien’s strategy is predicated on a disruptive style. He builds an asymmetrical collection that makes Série Noire the unique thing it is. While fitting it into a project that exceeds … Continue reading →

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Roars in favor of Aurélien Masson: Part I

Posted on February 11, 2017

I translated this essay from Frédéric Jaccaud, who wrote it in honor of Aurélien Masson the editor of Série Noire at Gallimard and the recipient of the David Goodis Award at NOIRCON 2016. Space and cost prevented its inclusion in … Continue reading →

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