I write science books, usually for children; they’ve been translated into over twenty languages and won a few awards. I live in Melbourne, Australia with my wife and our two boys. Sometimes, after they go to bed, I play my guitar a bit.

I have degrees in microbiology and in the history and philosophy of science, a diploma in library studies, and a day job that has very little to do with any of the above.

If you want to contact me, email is probably best. You can also find me on Facebook (too often for my own good), Instagram (occasionally) and Twitter (rarely). When I have anything to say about writing I say it on my blog