Deborah Hyde is an author, presenter and producer. She wants to know why people believe in the supernatural, and uses psychology, cultural anthropology, history and folklore to shed light on this intractable strand of human nature.

She makes frequent TV appearances, has written for periodicals such as 'The Guardian' and 'The Fortean Times' and has contributed material to book anthologies. The latest is about the cryptozoological Hull Werewolf which will appear in 'Werewolf Legends'. For ten years, Deborah was Editor-in-Chief of 'The Skeptic' and is a fellow of The Committee for Skeptical Inquiry.

Deborah regularly speaks on her subjects, having gone from Las Vegas to New York City, from Wroclaw, Poland to Sofia, Bulgaria. She hosts events for Conway Hall, the oldest surviving freethought organisation in the world, and for Fortean London’s special annual events there.