About Jeff Maynard

Jeff Maynard is an internationally recognised non-fiction author. Many of his books focus on polar explorers, trailblazing aviators and the pioneers of underwater exploration. He has undertaken detailed research over many decades and is considered an authority on the life of Australian polar explorer Sir Hubert Wilkins. He is also an authority on the history of diving. He is a former-President of the Historical Diving Society: Australia-Pacific and edits the Societies quarterly magazine Classic Diver. Jeff is a member of the Explorers Club.

He holds various post-graduate qualifications in research methods and literature studies. He is also recognised for his creative writing and poetry. He has won numerous awards for his short fiction. A former advertising creative director, Jeff still consults on marketing and brand awareness. He is an accomplished speaker, regular guest a writers’ festivals, and often interviewed on radio or for podcasts.