Bernard Held

Physicist, Doctor of State, retired university professor, member of the European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) and the Poitou-Charentes Authors' Society (SAPC), author of 3 physics books (Editions Masson) and 6 novels (Éditions Le Lys Bleu).

Known for my scientific work, I took the pen name “Herald BREND”, an anagram of my first and last names.

A book must carry a message, help to reflect, and ask questions about the events described. It is important to escape from everyday life, discover characters, situations and places. To interest the reader is also to draw inspiration from experience, to create emotion and suspense through plots that are sometimes not devoid of humor, combining both romantic feelings and police deductions.

My characters are thirsty for freedom, independence, love, friendship, tolerance and respect for others. Overwhelmed by events, they face the situation, try to adapt despite their certainties and question the events that disrupt their habits. They may also face burlesque situations and find that any experience is enriching.

A writer is, for me, an idea-carrier, sharing his experiences, hopes and worldview. A creator is always a rebel. My texts are looking for meaning in life, which is expressed by one of my heroes, questioning his future: "I am aware that I have my life ahead of me, but what to do?"