Pssst, Keith....
(very hushed typing)
...don't worry Keith...
Your secret's safe with me and the French speaking folks. ;-)
Perhaps a SF nom' de plume like 'Jack Savage' or 'Pierce Starfield' or some such might work well.
Seriously...
You can write novels about whatever you wish and have my best wishes.
Best wishes,*
SDAI-Tech1
*See? ;-)