My name is Daniel Garcia, and I am the editor for this year’s Books section! Some of my hobbies include reading all kinds of books, creative writing, and playing guitar. I am currently reading The Death of Grass by John Christopher. Being an editor is an incredibly exciting role that I am incredibly fortunate to have, and I hope that over the coming months you will be able to see what makes the community here at the UEA so special. It is my hope that this section can appeal to everyone, and so there will be a healthy mix of both heavier and more lighthearted articles in the coming issues. 

This section is such a joy to edit for because of the writers – you! I would love to get as many students as possible to write for Books this year, so that it is a section that belongs to all of us. You can really write about anything. So long as it at least tangentially relates to books and you want to write it, then I would love to hear it! I can be reached for article pitches at my email: uxk22zyu@uea.ac.uk. 

I know how daunting getting your voice out there can be. But it is such a rewarding experience. If you would like to write, but are unsure about doing so, then I would be more than happy to assist you. 

Here’s to a great year for Books!