Paul Mihalache is a prose writer and poet from Romania. He graduated with a degree in Philosophy in 2007, then went on to complete three master's degrees and a PhD in Comparative and World Literature. He has published two short story collections (winning the debut prize in 2008 for Ceasuri tîrzii - Late Hours), the novel Tîrg de arlechini (Harlequins' Fair), which earned him the 2012 award for best Romanian fiction writer under 35, and two poetry collections. His upcoming novel, Hostel Infinito, is set to be published in both Romanian and English by Sulfur Press in Cairo. He has translated over ten works of fiction from English and is a regular contributor of essays and literary criticism to Romania's leading literary magazines.