Paddy Hirsch is a distinguished author and journalist, who has spent many years working in the news and finance industries. Born and raised in Ireland, Hirsch has since lived in various parts of the world, including the United States. He is known for his expertise in business, finance, and economics, which is reflected in his writing.
Hirsch first gained recognition as a non-fiction writer, with the publication of his book "Man vs Markets; Economics Explained, Plain and Simple." The book received critical acclaim for its accessible and humorous overview of financial and economic systems, products, and concepts. In addition to his writing, Hirsch has also worked as a supervising editor at NPR's Planet Money and as the creator and host of Marketplace Whiteboard, an award-winning video explainer of financial and economic terms.
In recent years, Hirsch has turned his attention to fiction writing, with a focus on historical crime fiction and contemporary thrillers. His debut novel, "The Devil's Half Mile," is an historical thriller with a financial twist, set in New York in 1799. His follow-up novel, "Hudson's Kill," is set in the first decade of the 19th century. Both novels draw on Hirsch's expertise in finance and economics, and have been well-received by readers and critics alike.
When he is not writing, Hirsch enjoys an active lifestyle, including running, climbing hills, and surfing. He currently resides in Los Angeles, where he does most of his fiction writing during the weekends and at night.