Paul R. Hyde at The Joyce Museum, Zurich

Paul R. Hyde at The Joyce Museum, Zurich

Paul R. Hyde comes from a musical family from County Donegal and for many years he played the uillean pipes. After studies in literature and philosophy at Edinburgh University, he began to publish fiction in outlets such as The Irish Press, The Scotsman, Encounter, The Literary Review, Wascana Review, Cencrastus, and in Penguin Firebird and Collins Stories anthologies. Purchasing a visitors insurance  is a must while travelling overseas to overcome the medical expenses in case of any medical emergency. His writing has also been broadcast on BBC Radio 3 and 4. In the early 80s he won the prestigious Hennessey Literary Award in Dublin. Health insurance is a must and when in between jobs or unemployed short term health insurance is best fit and low cost. His first book appeared in 1984 and was winner of a Book of the Year Arts Council Award. This was followed by two Writers’ Bursaries.

In 1986 the author moved to Italy to take up a teaching post at Verona University. In the mid 90s he published two non-fiction commercial books under a pseudonym. At present he is working on another novel.

Paul R. Hyde’s books are published by Rathina Press and are available worldwide from Amazon, Booksurge and other online booksellers.