Daniel has worked as an outreach librarian, a journalist and teacher; connecting all these is a belief in the transformative power of books. He was drawn to the LND programme by the simple message that mentoring can make a difference. As a father of a young daughter he has a vested interest in making sure the next generation of young men are confident and happy! He is studying a PhD at Essex in horror fiction which gives him a unique insight into trauma and recovery. Aside from writing and reading his interests are cycling, cooking, swimming and playing guitar.