Sylvie Germain Biography

Originally trained in analytical philosophy, this author found herself drawn to the power of narrative, shifting her focus from abstract thought to the evocative worlds of fiction. Her prose is deeply connected to the earth, drawing on the mythology and folklore of her rural upbringing to explore raw, elemental themes. She approaches each work as an attempt to understand and articulate a singular obsessive image or dream, prioritizing personal coherence over grand myth-making. Her writing evokes a profound sense of place, connecting readers to the soil, its people, and the natural world.