Jon Smith
Encyclopedia
Jon Smith is a British
writer of fiction
, non-fiction
, screenplays and musical theatre
.
, where he remained until he was eighteen. He studied for a degree in American Studies
at the University of Reading
which included a semester at the University of Texas, at Austin. After graduating in 1997 Jon spent a year in South Korea
, teaching English as a foreign language. Returning to the UK in 1998, Jon Smith worked for a number of Internet
companies including Amazon.co.uk and Kitbag.com before launching his own online toy business called Toytopia in 2002. It was whilst working in the shop that Smith wrote first drafts of Toytopia, and The Blokes Guide To Pregnancy which were both published in 2004. Smarter Business Start Ups and Web Sites That Work followed, shortly after. Jon married long-term partner Lisa Grant in 2003, they have two children; Alia and Ronin. Smith and Grant separated in 2008. He currently lives in Barcelona
, Spain
.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
writer of fiction
Fiction
Fiction is the form of any narrative or informative work that deals, in part or in whole, with information or events that are not factual, but rather, imaginary—that is, invented by the author. Although fiction describes a major branch of literary work, it may also refer to theatrical,...
, non-fiction
Non-fiction
Non-fiction is the form of any narrative, account, or other communicative work whose assertions and descriptions are understood to be fact...
, screenplays and musical theatre
Musical theatre
Musical theatre is a form of theatre combining songs, spoken dialogue, acting, and dance. The emotional content of the piece – humor, pathos, love, anger – as well as the story itself, is communicated through the words, music, movement and technical aspects of the entertainment as an...
.
Biography
Jon Smith was brought up in MerseysideMerseyside
Merseyside is a metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 1,365,900. It encompasses the metropolitan area centred on both banks of the lower reaches of the Mersey Estuary, and comprises five metropolitan boroughs: Knowsley, St Helens, Sefton, Wirral, and the city of Liverpool...
, where he remained until he was eighteen. He studied for a degree in American Studies
American studies
American studies or American civilization is an interdisciplinary field dealing with the study of the United States. It traditionally incorporates the study of history, literature, and critical theory, but also includes fields as diverse as law, art, the media, film, religious studies, urban...
at the University of Reading
University of Reading
The University of Reading is a university in the English town of Reading, Berkshire. The University was established in 1892 as University College, Reading and received its Royal Charter in 1926. It is based on several campuses in, and around, the town of Reading.The University has a long tradition...
which included a semester at the University of Texas, at Austin. After graduating in 1997 Jon spent a year in South Korea
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
, teaching English as a foreign language. Returning to the UK in 1998, Jon Smith worked for a number of Internet
Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
companies including Amazon.co.uk and Kitbag.com before launching his own online toy business called Toytopia in 2002. It was whilst working in the shop that Smith wrote first drafts of Toytopia, and The Blokes Guide To Pregnancy which were both published in 2004. Smarter Business Start Ups and Web Sites That Work followed, shortly after. Jon married long-term partner Lisa Grant in 2003, they have two children; Alia and Ronin. Smith and Grant separated in 2008. He currently lives in Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
, Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
.
Musical Theatre
Credits- Monte Cristo - The Musical (with Leon ParrisLeon ParrisLeon Parris is a British writer, actor, musician and composer.- Biography :Leon Parris was brought up in Bedford, England, and was educated at Bedford Modern School.He lives in Barcelona, Spain, with his wife.- Credits :...
) July 2005 - Scary musicalScary musicalScary Musical is an original musical composed by Leon Parris and written by Jon Smith and Leon Parris.The musical first opened in the Belvoir Players' Theatre, Northern Ireland in 2009 and then returned to Northern Ireland for a run in The Waterfront Hall in January 2010...
(with Leon ParrisLeon ParrisLeon Parris is a British writer, actor, musician and composer.- Biography :Leon Parris was brought up in Bedford, England, and was educated at Bedford Modern School.He lives in Barcelona, Spain, with his wife.- Credits :...
) July 2009, Jan 2010
External links
- Review of The Bloke's Guide To Pregnancy - The Guardian http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2005/jan/26/childrensservices.healthmindandbodyreviews