Born in France at the dawn of the Fifth Republic, I arrived in Canada by ocean liner, where I learned to read and write and to play the guitar. I have taught in Manitoba (both north and south), Switzerland, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong. I have published fiction and criticism in Canadian literary magazines like Canadian Literature and Prairie Fire. My most recent writing can be seen in Roots World, World Music Central, and Modern Classical Music. Presently, I write about music, education, and culture. I am polishing my memoir about my experiences in international education. Some excerpts from that can be found here.