Tiago Patrício, was born in Madeira, Portugal, in 1979. Is a poet, a novelist and a playwright. Won prizes for his first novel and for his first poetry book. Holds a Graduation in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a Master in Literature. Was selected for residences in Scotland, United States, Spain, Czech Republic, Latvia, Lithuania and Tunisia. Was awarded with a scholarship to write a play about the defeat of the Invincible Armada.