Jan has a life association with the Organic movement and served for a while as the marketing manger of the Soil Association the doyenne of the movement.He continues his interest in sustainability but is on the sceptic side of the man made global warming issue! Now one of the worlds most respected designers of active cosmetics and fragrances Jan Kusmirek is well known for his writing on the subject. He has been a sought after international speaker and a prolific writer on the subject. Four years ago he turned his attention to fiction writing and his first book more accurately factional was published early 2009. Of Polish descent Jan has recently taken up his Polish nationality out of respect for his parentage. His uncle writing under the name Kenneth Royce became a popular crime writer and gave Jan many tips as to style and research.