Patrick deWitt

Patick deWitt is a critically acclaimed author, known for his literary and historical fiction novels. He was born on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada, and has since lived in various parts of North America, including California, Washington, and Oregon, where he currently resides with his wife and son. In addition to his work as a novelist, deWitt has held a variety of jobs, including laborer, clerk, dishwasher, and bartender.

DeWitt began his career as a published author in 2009 with the release of his debut novel, "Ablutions." The book was well-received by critics and was named one of the Editors' Choice Books by the New York Times. This success was followed by the release of "The Sisters Brothers" in 2011, which was shortlisted for both the Man Booker Prize and the Scotiabank Giller Prize in the same year. The novel was also nominated for the Governor General's Award for Fiction in the English Language and the Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize. DeWitt's success in 2011 made him one of only two Canadian authors to be nominated for all four of these prestigious awards, the other being author Esi Edugyan.

In addition to "Ablutions" and "The Sisters Brothers," deWitt is also the author of "French Exit," a national bestseller, as well as "Undermajordomo Minor" and "The Sisters Brothers: A Novel." His work has been praised for its unique blend of literary and historical fiction, and he continues to be a prominent figure in Canadian literature.