Paul Anthony Jones

Paul Anthony Jones was born in South Shields in 1983. He is the author of nine books, including word origins guide Haggard Hawks & Paltry Poltroons (2013), language trivia book Word Drops (2015/2016 US), linguistic yearbook The Cabinet of Linguistic Curiosities (2017), and the critically acclaimed Cabinet of Calm (2020), which was chosen as one of the Top 5 Books of the Year by Scala Radio.

He also runs the popular language Twitter account @HaggardHawks and its tie-in website and blog, haggardhawks.com. He is a regular contributor to BBC Radio Newcastle.

Besides his interest in etymology and language, Paul is also a classically trained pianist. He lives in Newcastle upon Tyne.

PRAISE FOR THE CABINET OF CALM:

“A gorgeous compendium of beguiling words.” - The Bookseller

‘[A] magical little book.” - The Daily Mail

“Buy for your friends, keep one for yourself.” - Simon Mayo

“Perfect.” - The Sunday Post

“When you’re down and out, and you don't know where to cling onto, these words are the cliff edge to help you pull yourself up.” - BBC London