Paul-Jean Hérault facts for kids
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Paul-Jean Hérault
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Hérault in 2010
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Michel Rigaud
22 September 1934 |
| Died | 26 October 2020 (aged 86) |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Writer Journalist |
Paul-Jean Hérault, whose real name was Michel Rigaud (born September 22, 1934 – died October 26, 2020), was a French writer and journalist. He became well-known for his exciting science fiction novels, which took readers on adventures to other worlds and times.
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A Writer's Life
Michel Rigaud was born in Paris, France, on September 22, 1934. As a young boy, he had to leave Paris during World War II and lived in a town called Niort. He later studied law and journalism, learning how to write and report stories.
After his studies, Michel served in the Algerian War for over two years. He worked as an officer gathering important information. When he finished his military service, he became a journalist. He wrote for many newspapers and even helped start a magazine called Aviation 2000.
In the early 1970s, Michel started writing spy novels. His publisher suggested he use a different name, a pseudonym, for his books. He chose "Paul-Jean Hérault" after his grandmother's name.
From Spies to Sci-Fi
Soon, Paul-Jean Hérault decided to write science fiction stories. He was excited to tell the kinds of tales he loved. His first science fiction novel was Le Rescapé de la Terre (The Survivor of Earth). This book started his popular Cal de Ter series. He wrote more than 30 novels in total!
In 1996, Paul-Jean Hérault felt disappointed when his publisher limited his stories to 220 pages. He decided to retire early at age 60. However, his writing was still recognized. In 2005, he won the Prix Rosny-Aîné, a special award for French science fiction.
After a break, he returned to writing with a novel called Millecrabe. Paul-Jean Hérault passed away on October 26, 2020, at the age of 86.
His Books
Paul-Jean Hérault wrote many exciting books. Here are some of his works:
Spy Novels
- Réseaux Sommeil (1971)
- Stratégie détonateur (1971)
- Le Barrage maudit (1972)
Science Fiction Novels
Cal de Ter Series
- Le Rescapé de la Terre (1975)
- Les Bâtisseurs du monde (1976)
- La Planète folle (1977)
- Cal de Ter (1984)
Gurvan Series
- Sergent-pilote Gurvan (1987)
- Gurvan: les premières victoires (1987)
- Officier-pilote Gurvan (1988)
Other Science Fiction Books
- La Fresque (1981)
- Le Dernier Pilote (1984)
- Le Bricolo (1986)
- Le Loupiot (1991)
- Ceux qui ne voulaient pas mourir (1996)
- Les Ennemis (2005)
Other Fiction Books
- Millecrabe (2009)
- Le Terrible Hiver 1947 (2010)
