Zander Bingham was born and raised on a boat that was eventually captured by pirates when he was just 12-years-old. Forced to walk the plank, he, along with his family and crew, swam to a nearby island where Zander spent his days imagining the adventures he might have at sea, just like those swashbuckling pirates…

Well, not exactly.

But Zander did love boating adventures as a kid. And he always dreamed of exploring deserted islands and being a real-life castaway. He grew up cruising around Australia, the USA and The Bahamas. He eventually captained his very own sail boat, living aboard and exploring the Adriatic Sea with his wife and two young sons.

His thirst for exploration, his witty sense of humor, and his newfound passion for writing stories to read to his boys at bedtime, led to the creation of Jack Jones; the confident, brave and curious boy adventurer who is always searching for his next escapade.

The first three books in the Jack Jones Series form the literary debut for this author.

Zander is currently writing a twelve-book series called The Lost Island. It is centered around four children who become castaways and find themselves washed up on a tropical island that’s full of mystery and adventure. Will they uncover the secrets of the island? And will they find a way home?

Also in production is a space adventure series called Galactic Academy which follows a team of new cadets chosen for a test mission to Saturn, only to find they’re not alone in the galaxy and adventure ensues!

Zander Bingham is a pen name for Brett Swain who lives in Australia with his wife, two young, adventurous boys, and lots and lots of LEGO.