Evil Woman by Electric Light Orchestra stands as one of the band’s defining breakthrough hits, but its origin story is just as remarkable as its sound. Written by frontman Jeff Lynne in a burst of inspiration that reportedly lasted only six minutes, the track was created as a last-minute addition to the album Face the Music . The goal was simple: deliver a radio-friendly single with strong commercial appeal. What emerged was a lush, piano-driven rock anthem layered with orchestral textures and sharp lyrical wit. The song quickly became the band’s first major international success, helping propel them into global stardom. Keen-eared listeners can also spot a subtle lyrical nod to The Beatles , reflecting Lynne’s well-known admiration for their songwriting and studio innovation. Decades later, the track remains a cornerstone of 1970s rock and a testament to how lightning-fast creativity can produce timeless music.
The Lost Drop is a profound picture book based on prehistoric nature that examines the cycle of life and how we fit into the grand scheme of things, from author Grégoire Laforce and illustrator Benjamin Flouw.
Flo, a little drop of water, falls out of the sky and into the world for the first time. Unaware of the nature of her surroundings, or even her mere existence, she wonders who she is and where she’s supposed to go. As life pulls her in different directions, puts obstacles in her path, and guides her toward other living creatures, the answers to her questions continue to lack clarity. That is, until she finally sees the light and, suddenly, it all makes sense.
The Lost Drop is a wonderfully creative story that allows each reader, young and old, to gently discuss the cycles of life and our place within them.
Grégoire Laforce is a former military man who is slowly rediscovering his more childlike side. Through his work in the community, he discovered firsthand the importance of engaging men in preventing gender-based violence. The Lost Drop is his first children’s book, inspired by his many years of practicing tai chi. He and his family can often be caught having wild kitchen dance parties in their home in Gatineau, Canada.
Benjamin Flouw graduated from a CG animation school in France and moved to London to create backgrounds for Cartoon Network’s The Amazing World of Gumball. Today he works as a designer and illustrator for children’s books, films, and advertisements for Gallimard Jeunesse, the New York Times, Variety, and Reader’s Digest, among others. His influences run from mid-century illustrators such as Miroslav Šašek and Mary Blair to ‘90s low-poly video games. Flouw lives in Paris.
