Jake Wallis Simons | |
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| Born | Jacob Timothy Wallis Simons |
| Occupation | Journalist and novelist |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | St Peter's College, Oxford University of East Anglia |
| Notable awards | Jerwood Fiction Uncovered Prize (2011) |
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| jakewallissimons.com | |
Jacob Timothy Wallis Simons[1] is a British journalist and novelist who has been editor of The Jewish Chronicle since December 2021.[2]
Born in London, he graduated with a first class degree in English from St Peter's College, Oxford, before completing a PhD in creative writing at the University of East Anglia in 2009.[3]
He has written four novels,[4] including the The English German Girl, which won the Jerwood Fiction Uncovered Prize in 2011.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Another route to Auschwitz : memory, writing, fiction". E-Theses Online Service. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ "The editor's story: Jake Wallis Simons on what Israelophobia means to him". The Jewish Chronicle. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ "Just published: debut spy thriller 'The Pure' by UEA alumnus Jake Simons". New Writing. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ "Yes, I Came to Israel: Why This British Writer Is Against the Boycott". Haaretz. Retrieved 13 October 2023.(subscription required)
- ^ "Turn up for the books: Fiction Uncovered boosts eight neglected authors". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
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