Jones
novel · First published 2022
Author guide
Neil Smith Books in Order
Neil Smith is a Canadian writer and translator from Montreal. His authored fiction consists of the short-story collection Bang Crunch and the novels Boo and Jones. He won the McAuslan First Book Prize for Bang Crunch and the Hugh MacLennan Prize for Fiction for Boo.
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Bang Crunch
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Frequently asked questions about Neil Smith
Who is Neil Smith?
Neil Smith is a Canadian writer and translator based in Montreal. He writes fiction in English and translates literary works from French into English.
How did Neil Smith begin his writing career?
While working mainly as a translator in his mid-thirties, Smith took a night writing class. Encouragement from his teacher led him to submit stories to journals, launching his publishing career.
What influences Neil Smith’s writing?
Smith has cited writers including Barbara Gowdy, George Saunders, A.M. Homes, Judy Budnitz, Aimee Bender, and Mark Haddon as influences, alongside artists and musicians such as Edward Gorey and Jane Siberry.
What awards has Neil Smith won?
His debut collection won the Quebec Writers’ Federation’s McAuslan First Book Prize, and his novel Boo won the Hugh MacLennan Prize for Fiction. His writing has also received major-book and award nominations.
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Why is Neil Smith notable as a translator?
Smith’s French-to-English translation of Geneviève Pettersen’s The Goddess of Fireflies was nominated for a Governor General’s Literary Award for Translation, highlighting his role in bringing Quebec literature to English-language readers.