Sydney Philippe is the pen name of Julian Sydney Wright. He lives in the City of Bath, England, with Jhell and their young son called Philippe.
Julian originally studied biological sciences and researched irrigation systems for hot climates, working as a project manager for a large company. Then he became a schoolteacher and a lecturer in Higher Education. He also developed a software application called the Growing Plants Interactive Encyclopaedia, which is used by horticulturists around the world.
His other interests include flying hang gliders, sub-aqua, and being a scout leader.
He has worked in several countries, including the Philippines where he first became concerned about the ‘pollination crisis’ caused by the loss of pollinating insects, especially bees. This problem damages both agriculture and the environment. It also negatively affects the economy and the wider society. Trying to improve the situation, he created a website called 'www.beephilippines.info' and worked to encourage beekeeping in Asia. This effort also led indirectly to the writing of a dramatic novel, which includes 'honey hunting', the natural environment, and fundamental issues affecting early humanity.
This novel is entitled 'Spirits of the Sun : What would you do for love?'
