I never decided, at the outset, to write a novelistic fresco.
Tant que je peux te dire je t’aime, At the Gates of the Stars et Les Méandres de l’Oubli were born one after another, each from a distinct necessity.
Three texts now recount this birth: the doubts, the bifurcations, the choices, and the surprises of writing.
September 2026 · The Writer's Journal
Novels, ongoing projects, and literary encounters: the latest news from my creative work.
Completed Manuscript · Publication expected early 2027
Final movement of my novelistic fresco, the manuscript is completed and delivered to my publisher. An amnesiac castaway, a quest for identity, and an international inquiry.
Discover the novel →In my workshop · Two upcoming projects
Following revisions on The Shadow of the Phantom, a detective thriller slated for début 2027, I will soon return to The Untouchables, a novel rooted in contemporary Morocco.
Discover forthcoming projects →Literary Encounters · Coming Soon
I am preparing the new season of my broadcast on ODJ.ma: engaging conversations with fellow authors about their books, characters, and writing craft.
Explore the interviews →Our literary circle
Over fifty readers have now joined Beyond Novels. My ambition: build together a community where we share readings, discoveries, and perspectives, and welcome other literature enthusiasts.
Discover and join our circle →Also discover: the literary encounter at Armada Tower on August 22, 2026 →
A six-step initiation journey to explore the thought and literary universe of Rida Lamrini.
The intimate impulse and necessity of writing.
2 · ConceptionHow I conceive literature.
3 · CraftThe principles that guide my writing.
4 · UniverseWhat universe has emerged from this craft?
5 · FrescoHow the body of work is structured.
6 · First NovelChoosing your introductory novel.
« Chaque roman est né d'une même réflexion sur la littérature, la mémoire et la condition humaine. »
Corpus & Pensée d'ÉcrivainWriting as an inner necessity and a way to understand the world and beings.
Read the textLe temps, le doute, la mémoire et le lecteur au cœur de mon rapport à la littérature.
Read the textLes convictions et les choix qui guident l’écriture de mes romans.
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"A work that speaks to the heart and the mind, capturing you from the very first page. Nostalgia, romance, poetry, and dreams."
"A novel of life transcended by love, where geographical wandering becomes a salutary inner journey."
Topography & Essays
From the urban heartbeat of Casablanca to the art of the suspense thriller, explore the foundational themes that shape Rida Lamrini's writing.
Casablanca is more than a setting: it is a living presence, continuous tension, and a fully fleshed character shaped by its fractures.
A reflection on the evolution of contemporary fiction in Morocco, its vibrant transformations, and new narrative frontiers.
When narrative suspense delves into the mechanics of power, unvoiced secrets, and the silent struggle for truth.
Writing to inhabit the world. The novelist's stance towards contemporary society, lucid observation, and internal demands.
A space for dialogue to dive into the heart of books, question words, and explore fellow writers' works, characters, and craft.
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« A novel does not provide answers; it opens questions. »
— Rida Lamrini
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Thank you for walking this path. Novels are a gateway. The conversation has only just begun.
