Ruth Frances Long, also known by her pen names R.F. Long and Jessica Thorne, is an acclaimed Irish author specialized in the fantasy and romance genres. Born on April 20, 1971, she has enchanted readers with her rich storytelling and imaginative plots.

Long is renowned for her novel The Stone's Heart, published under the pen name Jessica Thorne, which was nominated for the Romantic Novelists' Association Fantasy Romantic Novel award. Her latest series, The Hollow King, began with Mageborn. Additionally, she has authored numerous individual novels.

Her notable works include The Treachery of Beautiful Things and the Dubh Linn trilogy, set in a fascinating world of demons, angels, and fairies amidst modern-day Dublin. The trilogy consists of A Crack in Everything, A Hollow in the Hills, and A Darkness at the End.

As Jessica Thorne, she continues to captivate her audience with books like The Queen's Wing, Mageborn, and The Water Witch. Her stories often mix magic, time travel, and women's fiction. Notably, she won the European Science Fiction Society Spirit of Dedication Award for Best Author of Children’s Science Fiction and Fantasy in 2015.

Long's creative endeavors extend to collaborating with the music festival Tomorrowland, crafting the origin story for its 2023 festival theme in the book The Rise of Adscendo.

Living in Ireland, she works in a library filled with rare and intriguing books. Connect with her on social media: Twitter (@RFLong), Facebook, and Goodreads.