About Me

After earning a degree in physics, I ​trained to become a teacher and ​subsequently worked at the Science ​Museum in London. I left the Museum in 1992 to begin a full-time career as a ​writer and science presenter.

I ​have authored books for a variety of ​publishers, such as The MIT Press, The University of ​Chicago Press, Quarto, ​Bloomsbury, DK, and Wiley.

I am often called upon to act as a consultant for publishers, museums and television companies. I also write and present science shows, in Museums. I have also worked at the BBC, developing factual programmes. In 2018, I started my own independent publishing company, Explaining Science Publishing. I’m also a keen musician – I sing and play mostly jazz – and a few years ago, I wrote a musical about the Solar System.

Also, I do school visits …

Yes, I am available for school visits. I am frequently asked to speak at primary and secondary schools, where I perform ​scientific demonstrations and talk about ​science and about being a writer. Often, I ​will also do a reading – recently I have ​begun reading excerpts from my ​series of books called Rhyme and ​Reason.

I can tailor my sessions to any year group ​and any scientific topic. If you would like ​me to visit your school, why not get in ​touch, or if you prefer, contact me via ​Contact an Author.