- Freelance writer specialising in the role of business in society
- Researcher and op-ed writer on sustainability and international affairs
- Author of three books published by Faber & Faber: Viva South America! (2009), India Rising (2012) and Under the Tump (2016)
- Chair and moderator at literary festivals, awards ceremonies, and round table discussions
- PhD in Latin American Studies from Cambridge University
- Book reviewer and chair at conferences and festivals
- Co-owner of The Story of Books
- Runner: Follow on Instagram
- Based in Porto and Hay-on-Wye
Contact details:
oliverbalch@gmail.com // +44 7887 429372 // Twitter @oliverbalch
Please send books for review to:
Pottery Cottage, Clyro, Hereford, HR3 5SB, Wales
or
Typographic Co-Work, Campo dos Mártires da Pátria 144 A, Porto 4050-368 , Portugal
Oliver’s literary agent is Georgina Capel at Georgina Capel Associates Ltd. georgina@georginacapel.com