How do I install the app (PWA) on my phone?
To activate the free Progressive Web App and enjoy full-screen immersion without a navigation bar, simply click the dedicated button at the bottom of the page. Once installed, an icon will appear on your home screen and it will work even offline. For a complete experience, we recommend installing both of my sites as a PWA: simonlero.com and mon-univers.ca.
Note for Apple users: The method is different on iOS. You must tap the "Share" button then "Add to Home Screen" from Safari.
Note for Apple users: The method is different on iOS. You must tap the "Share" button then "Add to Home Screen" from Safari.
Where can I buy the book?
"Encounters by Moonlight" is available on all major platforms: Amazon (Kindle and Paperback), Apple Books, Kobo, Shopify, Payhip (for ePub and exclusive PDF versions), and Google Play. You can also order it via the Ingram network, directly on simonlero.com or view the full list of our distribution partners.
Is the book available in paperback?
Absolutely. You can order the premium paperback edition on Amazon, Shopify or via Lulu.com. Print on demand guarantees flawless quality and fast delivery.
What are the themes of the novel?
The novel is a poetic immersion through music, a psychological and LGBT romance, also exploring nostalgia, self-rediscovery through art, and the melancholic beauty of passing time.
In which languages is the book translated?
The novel is currently available in French, English ("Encounters by Moonlight") and Spanish ("Encuentros a la Luz de la Luna").
Why the title "Encounters by Moonlight"?
The title evokes the suspended moment when truth is revealed, far from the tumult of the day. It is a metaphor for inner clarity, intimately linked to the atmosphere of Beethoven's famous Moonlight Sonata. In this universe, everything is connected.
Is this a series or a standalone book?
This novel is designed as a complete and standalone work.
Who is Simon Lero?
Simon Lero is the pen name of a Quebecois author who seeks, through his words, to let music speak, because every note that reaches his ears tells him what words cannot express. He writes to capture the impalpable and offer an escape out of time, where each sentence resonates like a suspended note.
Are there illustrations in the book?
The edition contains no illustrations in order to leave all the space to the reader's imagination.
Can I get a signed edition?
Copies are periodically put on sale during events. The author also always keeps a few copies in reserve to gift or sell if your paths ever cross.
Is the book suitable for young readers?
The novel is a psychological gay romance (LGBT) and is recommended for readers 18 and older due to the depth of its themes and its maturity.
How can I support the author's work?
The best way to support Simon Lero is to leave a review on Amazon, Kobo or any other retail partners after reading, and to share your favorite passages on your social networks using the hashtag #SimonLero.
How do I contact the author for an interview?
For any media request, interview or collaboration, please use the contact form or visit the Media Room.