Paco de Tano was born in Petín de Valdeorras, in February 1962.

   He wrote a book of poetry called Xanela ao bío [Window to the Bio], in 2002.

   He also took part in group books such as Rumbo ás illas [Towards the Islands], Crepúsculo soñado [Dreamt Dusk], Negra sombra [Black Shadow].

   He also contributes to magazines of all sorts: Tralla, Cadernos da fin do mundo, 45 RPM, Malpica verán, A revista do San Xoán, etc.

   Paco de Tano has won several literary awards: Milleira 1999, María Baña 2000, Faustino Rey Romero 2004.

   Paco de Tano lives in Malpica since he can remember.