Christopher Long is an author,
entertainment industry analyst,
multimedia content contributor,
and award-winning musician.
Referred to once as “the rock
and roll Erma Bombeck,” Chris
is known for his conversational,
common-sense writing style and
passion for sharing his unique
perspectives on pop culture.
The author of the non-fiction titles, A Shot of Poison (CG Publishing 2010), C’MON! (Digital Books International 2012), and Shout it Out Loud (Digital Books International 2014), Chris released his fiction debut, the Christian-themed Superstar, via Moonshine Cove Publishing in 2019. A 10th Anniversary Edition of A Shot of Poison was released in 2020.
Based on his popular weekly Ink19.com music column, Chris’ latest book, Garage Sale Vinyl, arrived in stores and at online retailers via Bibliozona Books in May 2024. Brimming with magical music, feel-good stories, and engaging guests, his Garage Sale Vinyl Podcast launched on Spotify in May 2025. Chris began developing his first children's book, The Amazing Adventures of Pig-Dog and Slob-Boy, in 2026.
Entitled, The Amazing Adventures of Pig-Dog and Slob-Boy,
Chris' first children's book is currently in development.
Since 2007, Chris has contributed lively content to the arts and culture site, Ink19. He has also written for the entertainment news outlets V13 and Muen Magazine, as well as the Florida-based print publications Brevard Live, The Buzz, and JAM!
As an in-demand special events host and DJ, Chris can often be found in an array of settings throughout the U.S. and on various concert stages, fronting his high-octane, award-winning band, DEAD SERIOS.
Chris, appearing on the Poison edition of
the REELZ TV series, Breaking the Band.
(Highlight clip)
When not writing or performing, Chris makes frequent guest appearances on TV shows, radio programs, and podcasts. He also has enjoyed roles in global missionary work and Florida youth ministry programs.
Raised in Missouri’s rugged Ozark Mountains and on Florida's sunny Space Coast, Chris currently bounces between home bases in Florida, Mississippi, and Oklahoma.
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