Nick Long

Author

Nick Long has a lot more to talk about than just being the author of the hilarious junior fiction series Forbidden Journal of Rufus Rumble. He also brings tales of his adventures as a documentary TV producer, including going into the Amazon jungle in search of lost cities, venturing into skeleton-filled tombs in Madagascar and exploring ice caves beneath Alaskan glaciers. 

Where were you born?

North Queensland.

What other jobs have you had?

Ice cream scooper, surf journalist and TV Producer. For the past 20 years I’ve made factual series for worldwide broadcasters including Netflix, Discovery Channel and National Geographic.  

What themes are recurring in your work?

Humour. Technology. Space. Adventure.

What have been the highlights of your career?

My debut book, released in July 2024 ,was Dymocks Book of the Month.

Where have your works been published?

Affirm Press. 

What are you passionate about?

The ocean. The environment. Kids interacting with their environment, rather than with screens.

Haven’t I seen you before?

Yes but you’re probably mistaken. People sometimes think I look like Ben Stiller.

Anything else you’d like to share with us?

My exploits as a TV producer, from chasing crime lords to catching deadly snakes, might seem like a strange inspiration for a career as a junior fiction writer. But every adventure, no matter how big or small, is a chance to expand the imagination.