Patricia Finn

Patricia Finn is a Canadian writer from Vancouver, British Columbia, best known for her debut novel The Golden Boy.

After studying classical philosophy in university, she worked for much of her career in film and television production, in both Canada and New Zealand. Most notably, she was cowriter with Vic Sarin of the 2007 film Partition, for which they received a Leo Award nomination for Best Screenwriting in a Feature Length Drama.

The Golden Boy was published in 2026. It was shortlisted for the 2026 Barnes & Noble Discover Prize, and longlisted for the 2026 Giller Prize.

References

  1. ↑ Elisabeth Egan, "71 and a First-Time Novelist: 'I Was Tenacious and I Kept Coming Back'". The New York Times, February 27, 2026.
  2. ↑ Keith Cadieux, "Ex-exec’s redemption arc exceeds novel’s rough edges". Winnipeg Free Press, February 25, 2026.
  3. ↑ Michael D. Reid, "Kashmir-born director inspired by real-life tragedy". Victoria Times-Colonist, February 18, 2007.
  4. ↑ Elizabeth Kelly, "Canadian Book Review: The Golden Boy by Patricia Finn". National Post, May 14, 2026.
  5. ↑ Schaub, Michael (June 8, 2026). "Barnes and Noble Reveals Discover Prize Finalists". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  6. ↑ Talia Kliot, "14 Canadian books longlisted for $100K Giller Prize". CBC Books, September 8, 2026.