Neil Humphreys facts for kids

Neil Humphreys, born on December 5, 1974, is a well-known author who lives in Singapore. He has written over 30 books!

He grew up in Dagenham, London, England. Neil moved to Singapore in 1996. Later, he lived in Australia from 2006 to 2011. He then returned to Singapore.

Neil used to write funny articles for newspapers like TODAY and The Straits Times. He still writes for many newspapers, magazines, and websites. You can find his articles in Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Australia, and the UK. He writes about humor, football, and everyday life. He also writes for Yahoo and hosts a popular football podcast.

Some of his books, like the Abbie Rose and the Magic Suitcase series, are being made into TV shows. His Inspector Low crime novels are also being developed for television.

Neil Humphreys' Career Journey

Neil Humphreys started his career as a speech and drama teacher. He taught at many primary and secondary schools in Singapore. One of these schools was Victoria School.

He became a humor columnist for the local newspaper Today. He wrote about sports, especially the English Premier League. He also reviewed movies for the entertainment section. Later, he wrote for The Straits Times. Now, he writes for Yahoo.

Neil became very popular for his funny articles. He often made jokes about life in Singapore. He also shared stories about his childhood in working-class London. He once mentioned that he speaks with a Cockney accent.

Moving to New Places

Neil Humphreys moved from Singapore to Australia in 2006. He went with his wife. They lived in Victoria, Australia, for five years. During this time, he continued writing for different publications. These included The Straits Times, ARENA Singapore, and Young Parents magazine. He also wrote for Tiger Airways' in-flight magazine.

In August 2011, Neil Humphreys returned to Singapore. He started a new humor column with The New Paper.

About Neil's Personal Life

Neil Humphreys is married. He often writes about his wife in his newspaper columns and books. They have one daughter together. Neil's mother lives in Kent, England.

Selected Works by Neil Humphreys

Books Written by Neil

• Notes From an Even Smaller Island (2001)
• Scribbles from the Same Island (2003)
• Final Notes from a Great Island (2006)
• Complete Notes From Singapore The Omnibus Edition (2007)
• Be My Baby: on the Road to Fatherhood (2008)
• Match Fixer (2010)
• Premier Leech (2011)
• Secrets of the Swamp (2013)
• Marina Bay Sins (2014)
• The Hunt for the Green Boomerang (2015)
• Rich Kill Poor Kill (2016)
• Abbie Rose and the Magic Suitcase (2012–2018)
• Princess Incognito series (2018-2023)
• Bloody Foreigners (2021)
• The Pet Adventure (2022)
• Lost Women (2023)

TV Shows and Appearances

• Singtel Mio Football TV (2012–2014)
• Eleven Sports' The Social (2017)