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“I write books about intelligence, and I tend to swear a bit.”

Isabelle Bauthian was born in 1978, in the eastern suburbs of Paris. After graduating in environmental biology, she became a comicbook writer, novelist, and English to French translator. She, her partner and their two young boys live between Paris and a small village in the East of France. In what little spare time she can scrape, she likes to expound on the benefits of critical thinking, practice her karate, and engage in moderately successful geocaching trips.

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TRANSLATION
FICTION WRITING (IN FRENCH)
PRESS
MISCELANEOUS
TRANSLATION

  • English to French

    • Since 2019: Literary translator for Edge Entertainment (roleplaying games.)
    • Since 2016: Literary translator for Urban Comics (comics and graphic novels.)
    • Since 2015: Literary translator for Glénat Editions (comics and graphic novels.)
    • From 2014 to 2017: Literary and technical translator for Transfluent (business, comics, videogames.)
    • 2015, volonteer work: Translated online Coursera video courses (hard sciences, social sciences and arts.)

  • French to American English (collaborative work)

    • 2014: Haven (Havre). Graphic novel. 3 volumes, 180 pages.
FICTION WRITING (IN FRENCH)

  • Novels and short stories

    • 2021: Montès – ActuSF Editions. Fantasy novel.
    • 2019: Face au Dragon – Projets Sillex Editions. Science fantasy novel.
    • 2018: Grish-Mère – ActuSF Editions. Fantasy novel.
    • 2016: Anasterry – ActuSF Editions. Fantasy novel
    • 2020 : Chelimni et fils, for Florent Maudoux and Rebecca Morse’s Freaks’ Squeele Kim Trauma, vol.1 – Ankama Editions. Fantasy short story.
    • 2020: Five “portraits”, for Florent Maudoux’s Funerailles, vol.6 – Ankama Editions. Fantasy short stories in the Freaks’ Squeele universe.
    • 2018-2019: Before the Nightmare and Cinq verserts d’Aizu – Ankama Editions. Fantasy short stories in the Midnight Tales universe.
    • 2017: Trois Infantes – Lanfeust Mag. Fantasy short story.
    • 2016: Escarmouche – Lanfeust Mag. Fantasy short story.
    • 2009 : Elle – Des ronds dans l’O Editions. Realistic short story.

  • Audiovisual productions

    • Since 2019: Writer for Animedia Productions (e-learning videos.)
    • 2016-2017: Script doctor for Maintenant (full-length feature, one-sequence shot, Hojo Productions) and Heritage (pre-production.)
    • From 2012 to 2013: Writer. Trolls de Troy. Anime series. Futurikon/Canal+.
    • 2011: Writer and director of Consultation (short), with Michael Castellanet and Bernard Le Coq.
    • 2010: Writer. L’Objectif, Bandonéon production (not funded.)
    • From 2006 to 2008: Writer of various short movies, among them Les Âmes Pixellisées (Camarilla productions), with Michael Castellanet, Anny Duperey, Roger Miremont, Bernard Le Coq and Jean-Claude Dreyfus.

  • Comics and graphic novels

    • L’Esprit Critique (popular science graphic novel on critical thinking. Art: Gally) – Delcourt Editions. 2021.
    • La vie mystérieuse, insolente et héroïque du Dr James Barry (historical fiction. Art: Agnès Maupré) – Steinkis Editions. 2020.
    • Dragon & Poisons – Drakoo Editions (Fantasy. Art: Rebecca Morse.) 2 volumes. 2019-2021.
    • À la Table des Chevaliers andÀ la Table des Empereurs – Le Lombard Editions (Historical fiction. Art: Natalie Nourigat and Raphaël Beuchot.) 2017-2019.
    • Versipelle – Akileos Editions (Legend. Art:Anne-Catherine Ott.) 2 volumes, 1 omnibus. 2016-2020.
    • Je ne me suis jamais sentie aussi belle – Delcourt Editions (Satire. Art: Maud Hopsie.) 2016.
    • Alyssa – Soleil Editions (Humor, young adults. Art: Rebecca Morse.) 4 volumes. 2013-2016.
    • Pleine Lune – Dargaud Editions (Fantasy, young adults. Art: Luca Saponti.) 2 volumes. 2012.
    • Ma Vie d’Adulte – La Boîte à Bulles Editions (Realistic fiction. Art:Michel-Yves Schmitt.) 2012.
    • Yessika, voyance – Drugstore Editions (Realistic fiction. Art: Rebecca Morse.) 2011.
    • Le Prétexte – Dargaud Editions (Realistic fiction. Art: Sylvain Limousi.) 2010.
    • Havre – Ankama Editions (Science fiction. Art: Anne-Catherine Ott.) 3 volumes. 2010 – 2012.
    • Anathème – Heupé Editions (Magical realism. Art: X-aël.) 2009.
    • Effleurés – Dargaud Editions (Realistic fiction. Art: Sylvain Limousi.) 2008.

  • Comics adaptations

    • Chroniques de San Francisco (based on Arminstead Maupin’s Tales of the City. Art: Sandrine Revel.) Steinkis Editions. 2020.
    • Stella – Le Lombard Editions. (Angry Birds spin-off, collective work.) 2 volumes, 2015 – 2017.
    • Redakai – Dargaud Editions. (Art: Sib.) 2 volumes. 2012.
    • Wakfu : Les Kamas de la Soif  – Ankama Editions. (Art: Wuye Changjie.) 2 volumes. 2011 – 2012.

  • Collective works

    • En Chemin, elle rencontre… – Des ronds dans l’O Editions, with Amnesty International. 2009.
    • La Parité Homme-Femme – Heupé Editions, with la Mutualité Française (Art: X-aël and Laurence Germond.) 2009
PRESS
  • From 2013 to 2019: freelance writer for Lanfeust Mag (scientific and pop culture columns.)
  • Since september 2013, freelance writer for Le Lombard Editions press office.
  • 2013: book reviewer for Coyote Mag.
  • From 2012 to 2013: in charge of the cultural column of 100% Vosges (local magazine.)
  • From 2007 to 2008: freelance writer for scientific magazines, Le Journal du CNRS and Les Défis du CEA.
  • 2006: press officer for the French research center CNRS.
  • From 2005 to 2006: freelance writer for Science et Vie magazine.
MISCELANEOUS

  • Langages

    • English: C2 CEFR level. (Fluent in written and spoken English.)
    • Spanish: B1 CEFR level. (Low intermediate.)

  • Education

    • 2016: Script-doctoring course. La Cité du Cinéma, Paris.
    • 2005: PhD in environmental biology. University Paris 6.
    • 2002: Postgraduate degree (1 year) in environmental biology following M.Sc. University Paris 6.
    • 2001: Master’s Degree (equivalent M.Sc.) in animal biology. University Paris 6.
    • 1999: DEUG (two-year university degree) in fundamental biology. University Paris 12.

  • Computer skills

    • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word and Powerpoint.
    • Very good level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SDL Trados and Transifex platform.

  • Interests and activities

    Sports:
    • Regularly practice climbing and aerobics.
    • Occasionally practice hiking, archery and martial arts.
    Hobbies:
    • Writing in English (original and fan fictions.)
    • Crocheting, basketwork.
    • Reading (especially modern American and historical fantasy novels.)
    • Geocaching (worldwide scavenger hunt.)
    • Permaculture.
    Volonteer work:
    • Translated online Coursera video courses (hard sciences, social sciences and arts.)
    • Translates press articles for skeptics and online groups against gender-related violence.
    • Participated in the organization of two comics and anime festivals.
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