Sydney Philippe is the pen name of Julian Sydney Wright. I originally studied biological sciences and researched irrigation systems for hot climates. He also developed and authored a major software application called the Growing Plants Interactive Encyclopaedia, used by horticulturists around the world. My other interests include flying hang gliders and microlights, sub-aqua, and being a scout leader. In England, I live in the City of Bath with Jhell and our young son called Philippe. I have worked in several countries, including the Philippines where I first became concerned about the ‘pollination crisis’ caused by the loss of pollinating insects, especially bees. This stimulated further research into humanity’s relationship with nature, and led eventually to writing a dramatic novel which I have entitled Spirits of the Sun.