The aufeminin literary prize is on! Like every year, the news will be presented to a jury. We unveil the personalities who will have the honor of reading these already eagerly awaited stories.
This year again, you will probably have the chance to see your news among the favorites of a very prestigious jury. The four themes that make up the 2020 Women's Literary Prize for the Year have been unveiled. More and more Internet users are trying their luck for this news contest which is celebrating its tenth edition this year. In collaboration with the Michel Lafon editions, the literary prize is therefore continuing its course and, to make you wait a little longer for the deliberation time, we have decided to unveil the jury for this year. So who will be likely to read your news? We take you all here!
Marie Drucker, president of the jury
It is an honor to have Marie Drucker on the jury. This year, the journalist and TV host will be president of the literary prize. Marie Drucker is a journalist who excels in all fields as she has been seen as a host on television, but also on the radio. First on France television, we could also hear his voice on Europe 1 and on RTL. In 2016, she devoted herself to making documentaries by creating her production company No School Productions. In addition, she is also involved in community life by sponsoring Flamme Marie-Claire to help underprivileged young girls access education. She also supports L dans la ville, an association that fights for the inclusion of girls in sport. It is a great joy for aufeminin and Michel Lafon to see such a figure of journalism chairing the 2020 literary prize.
Olivier Norek
Olivier Norek published his first novel Code 93. He has also worked for the small screen, including collaborating on the story of season 6 of the series Canal +, Gears. This beautiful journey that started with aufeminin. Indeed, Olivier Norek and our literary prize share a precious bond. A few years ago, the writer was still working in law enforcement and participating in the short story competition. He was one of the three winners. Today, the author is particularly fond of this literary award, which has opened doors for him. In 2019, he released a new novel at Éditions Michel Lafon, very well received by critics and the public: Surface. During October, he will release his next book, Impact. We can't wait to hear what you think of this year's news contest!
Elsa Lafon
The general director of editions Michel Lafon, Elsa Lafon, once again does us the honor of joining the jury for this edition. Once again, this collaboration with Elsa Lafon is very important to us. With his personality so passionate and representing the Michel Lafon editions, with whom we organize this literary prize, we can't wait to discover his new favorites. We are already delighted with the news we have received since the opening of the 2020 Literary Prize. The first winner will benefit from a publication in Michel Lafon editions. We are therefore eager to discover the general manager's impressions of these great stories.
Bruno Combes
It was in 2013 that Bruno Combes writes his first novel, The lovers of the sheepfold. This is the first volume of The Secret of the Black Mountain. In 2015, he published the second volume of this saga, The Crystal Promise. It is, once again, a great success. His third novel Only if you want to allows him to continue this literary adventure with the editions Michel Lafon. This year he released a brand new book, The part of the angels. This is the first time that the successful writer has participated in the literary prize as a member of the jury. Good news !
Nicolas carreau
We know Nicolas carreau for his literary chronicles on Europe 1. Now he produces the literary show The voice is free on the same radio. Following a DEA Political Science, Nicolas Carreau tried his luck in numerous editorial offices until Europe 1 accepted that the young man joined the famous radio station. Nicolas Carreau has not left the microphone since.Europe 1. Literature takes a very special place in his life and in his work with the show The voice is free.
Julie cartier
Julie Cartier has been a director at Pocket since August 2020. At the same time, she runs Lizzie, an audio book brand of the Editis group. We can therefore count on his expertise and his passion for literature in order to have a seasoned and careful opinion on the news that will be proposed this year as part of the aufeminin literary prize, in collaboration with the Michel Lafon editions.
Elise Nebout
In 2016, Elise Nebout founded the first writing school of its kind with Alexandre lacroix, managing editor of Philosophy Magazine : "Our ambition is to create an environment conducive to anyone wishing to advance in the art of writing, from a simple speech to … a novel that may one day be published." Once again, she does us the honor of being a member of the jury for this 2020 edition. Already last year, it was a joy for her to be part of this project: "Participating in this award, a real opportunity for the writers of tomorrow, was natural for us." she told us. Unconditional lover of words, she loves literature with poetry.
Amandine Péchiodat
Amandine Péchiodat is co-founder and editor-in-chief of My Little Paris, the newsletter of good Parisian addresses (350,000 subscribers) and My Little Book Club, a club of 60,000 readers. If she first worked in various magazine marketing departments, it was with her sister Fany that she founded this reference newsletter. Today Amandine Péchiolat is therefore editor-in-chief of My Little Paris and writing has lived in her for a long time. While the idea was originally to send 50 friends a good tip for Parisian addresses, the magic of word of mouth took care of the rest brilliantly. Amandine Péchiodat is also the author of three books: The Secret Paris of Parisiennes, Parisians, what they say, what they do, what they think and The words Parisians miss. This year again it is a great pleasure for her to be part of the jury of literary prize aufeminin
Margaux, podcast Between our lips
Margaux forms a shock duo with Celine, a longtime friend, through the podcast Between our lips. Along with this podcast, she works in various publishing houses. Specializing in content creation, digital communication, marketing and storytelling, she is immersed daily in the world of literature. It is therefore a pleasure to have her on the jury for this new edition.
Céline, Podcast Between Our Lips
Céline collaborates with Margaux within the podcast Between our lips. Apart from this successful project, she is a graphic designer, web designer, photographer and even a developer. You will understand, Céline also touches on various fields. His interesting profile will highlight small literary nuggets during the deliberation of the jury for the aufeminin prize. We can't wait to hear from him!
Book yes yes
Ouidad is known as Bookouioui on Instagram. The young woman is passionate about literature and says to herself "in love with books." With nearly 15,000 followers on Instagram, she is one of the major references in the world of booktubers and booktubers. Her literary tastes are varied, as she is always on the lookout for innovative readings. His Instagram columns are exciting and rewarding to read. His analytical work could therefore bring a lot to the jury for the 2020 literary prize. This is a first for Bookouioui who is thrilled to join the team and can't wait to read the finalist news.
Adrien Borne
A graduate of the Lille School of Journalism in 2006, Adrien Borne was a journalist at RTL at the start of his career. Between 2008 and 2009, he also worked as a political reporter and covered parliamentary debates. Subsequently, he became a presenter at the morning show of RMC and then co-present the newspaper from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on iTélé with Sonia Chroni. Today, he presents LCI Midi where he deciphers and analyzes midday news in the company of various experts. Moreover, at 38, he published his first novel Silk memory published by LC Lattès. It is a real pleasure to know her among the members of the jury.
Olivier Abecassis
Since spring 2018, Olivier Abécassis is the Chairman and CEO of aufeminin. He joined TF1 in 1998 and was appointed Director of New Technologies in 2004. It was from 2006 thatOlivier Abécassis leads all digital developments for the TF1 Group. He even launched the group's platform, MYTF1. The soaring evolution of TF1 in the digital field, Olivier Abécassis therefore has a lot to do with it. This year, Olivier Abécassis threw Unify, antity representing all the digital verticals of TF1 Group. Its relationship to entertainment and digital will bring an innovative look to this literary prize fully digital.
Olivia de Dieuleveult
A literary agent's gaze on this year's news was what it took. Olivia de Dieuleveult is the director of Dieuleveult Agency and does us the honor of joining the prestigious jury for this 2020 edition. Through her professional outlook, but also a great lover of literature, Olivia de Dieuleveult will once again be able to give a good opinion to the works she reads.
Our interview with Olivier Norek