Loïc Nottet continues his literary adventure with “La Terre des Reflections”, second part of the “Les Aveuglés” series. Through this novel, he addresses themes that are dear to him: the view of others, difference and self-acceptance. A work inspired by his own experiences.
RTL info: Loïc Nottet, you tell us about the second volume of your saga “Les Aveuglés” entitled “La Terre des Reflections”, published by Michel Laffont. How did the writing of this second volume go, right in the middle of your concerts and your tour?
Loïc Nottet : It was intense, especially since I was on the roads of France when I was writing the second volume, so it was quite hectic. But luckily I already have plans that are set out in advance, so I know where I’m going when I write so that makes it a lot easier.
You take us back into this fantastic universe, and from the start of the novel, we discover a map of the Silver Land and the Dark Land. Can you tell us more about this card?
It is a map that will evolve over the volumes. If everything goes as planned, there will be a third and final volume to conclude this story. I wanted to show readers what this universe looked like. We find places already discovered in the first volume, such as certain parts of the Dark Land. I added new locations like the Silk Mountains, and a small part of the Silver Land, which will be explored more in the third volume.
There is adrenaline until the last page of your novel. You talk in particular about reflections and demonic images of the characters. You have also confided that you have always had difficulty accepting your own reflection.
Since I was little, I have always been a little different. My voice, for example, has never changed, and It’s true that at the playground, it was never easy. JI always saw myself as someone who was perhaps out of place too. I didn’t always recognize myself in the rules of this society or in the rules of this world. And so, I had this need to create a universe that was my own. And I’m super happy that Michel Laffont agreed to follow me on this adventure because it just allows me to develop what I have in my head on paper and to have fun, artistically, I escape.
You talk about this need to create your own world, but also to address important topics like anxiety and self-acceptance.
Exactly, I didn’t want to write a book for the sake of writing one, I really wanted there to be a message. Since the start of my career, I have talked a lot about the judgment of critics and the perspective of others. And I think it’s something we have to face and it’s not always easy, especially when we’re teenagers and we’re evolving. I also wanted him to help certain people who are a little lost, who are a little lost, to make them understand that everyone gets lost, and is confronted with people with somewhat violent speeches. This is what we call today school bullying, in particular.
And it was important for me because I was lucky enough to have strength of character from a very young age and to resist the insults that I could hear, the people who pointed fingers at me because I was a little different. , in any case, compared to their daily lives. And I still managed to get through it because I always believed in myself and I never really doubted myself. And that’s what I want to show in this book and also give a message to people who are perhaps a little lost.
Does your show Selfocracy Experience, which revisits your first album, have a link to your aspiration for your literary work?
Yes, absolutely. The story of “Les Aveuglés” was born during the studio recording of my album Selfocracy, which also talks about the gaze of others, criticism and judgment. I understood that there was a story that was being written unconsciously in my mind and I began to write down ideas, character names, physical descriptions, maps. Everything took shape little by little. I wanted to mark the link between the two projects, hence the idea of this Selfocracy Experience around the release of the book, since the two become one in the end.
You are currently collaborating with Nuit Incolore on “On s’écrira”. In your literary work, it is a question of fictional writing, but in everyday life, are you the type to write letters?
I admit, for that, I’m on my phone more. Actually, it depends. For example, for the book, I love taking some paper, a pencil, a pen, and really writing down what’s in my head. It’s very important for me that it goes hand in hand. For my songs too, it happens to me. Now, to send messages, I admit, I use my cell phone more.
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