Salam Jones
| Salam Jones | |
|---|---|
| Born |
সালাম জোন্স 12 November 1970 Biswanath, Sylhet District, Sylhet Division East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) |
| Occupation | Writer, poet, radio presenter, carpenter |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | British |
| Ethnicity | Bengali |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Salam Jones (Bengali: সালাম জোন্স; born 12 January 1970) is a Bangladeshi-born British writer and radio presenter. He is best known as the author of Days of Our Wives.
Early life
Jones was born in Biswanath, Sylhet District, Sylhet Division East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), grew up in London's East End from the age of five, attended St Paul's Way Secondary and spent seven years in the Netherlands during his 20s.[1]
Career
In July 2013, Jones' debut novel Days of Our Wives was published. The book explores the world of characters with issues to settle. It is set over 10 years and depicts the hopes, dreams and struggles faced by the protagonists, all centred around a murderous heroine.[1]
Jones presents the Salam Jones Show on Betar Bangla Radio on Sunday evenings.[2][3] He also runs his own construction business.[1]
Personal life
On 29 August 2014, Jones got married.
Book(s)
| Year | Title | Publisher | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Days of Our Wives | Beau Selector | |
See also
References
- 1 2 3 Brooke, Mike (12 July 2013). "Carpenter Salam Jones turns workbench into writing desk for first novel". London: East London Advertiser. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- ↑ "On Radio". Hope n Mic. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- ↑ "Network Bangla Open Mic". Oitij-jo. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
