Oriane Livingston was born in Paris. The young Oriane grew up in France surrounded by books. She wanted to be a writer from an early age and, at six years old, began to keep a journal of her dreams and write poetry. Shortly thereafter, Oriane wrote her first compilation of short stories, winning various children literary awards. Obsessed with the origins of our universe, her earliest storytelling revolves around cosmological tales.
She initially trained as a ballet dancer and in classical theatre acting while her innate idealism led her to study law. She first practiced law as a criminal defense attorney in Paris with esq. Thierry Levy upon graduation from UCLA Law School, prior to focusing on writing and cinema. She subsequently served as a creative advisor for several film studios such as Gaumont, or Relativity Media in Los Angeles before moving to Rome to work with Aurelio and Luigi de Laurentiis, the renowned film producers and owners of the Naples soccer team.
While in Rome, she collaborated with cult director Abel Ferrara on several screenplays and wrote her first novel, which was published to critical acclaim by French major publisher XO Editions. In 2019, she joined the Slauson Rec Theatre Company, an experimental theatre lab founded by actor Shia LaBeouf, where she co-created and performed in a play crafted by using the Moment Work method of playwright Moises Kaufman. "The Guardians of Earth" is her second novel.
She has lived in Rome, Beijing, New York and Los Angeles, trying to make sense of the world. Oriane now resides in Los Angeles and speaks French, English, and Italian fluently. She holds dual French and American citizenship.
Literature, theatre, cinema, and her dog are the great loves of her life. Oriane is a vegan and an environmental advocate. She practices yoga, Shotokan karate, dance, and Transcendental Meditation.
"Writing is a form of activism", she has said about her work.
"The Guardians of Earth is a wonderfully crafted middle-grade fantasy that follows Oona, a young girl who discovers her ability to communicate with animals on the eve of her eleventh birthday. Summoned by Eterna, the spirit of Earth, Oona learns about her sacred mission to restore the planet's connection with humanity. The story is filled with adventure, mystery, and powerful messages about environmental stewardship. I enjoyed reading it not just for the enchanting plot but also for the way it inspires kids to appreciate and protect our planet-it's a perfect blend of imagination and important lessons!". ~ Abigail L.
Ready for an epic adventure that also saves the planet? The Guardians of Earth is a magical ride with Oona, who discovers she can talk to animals and is destined to restore our world's connection to nature! This book is packed with mystery, friendship, and tons of heart. I loved how it mixes fantasy with real-life lessons about caring for our environment. If you want your kids to dive into a fun story while learning how to be Earth's heroes, this is a great read! Let's go save the planet together!" ~ Sue O.
