Nick Wasiliev was raised in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales (Gundungurra). Growing up in a family of journalists and authors, he began writing at the age of three, and wrote his first book at the age of seven.

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Today he is an author, podcaster, content creator and freelance journalist. His debut novel When Men Cry was published in 2019, receiving audience and industry recognition from the likes of John Marsden, Richard Champion de Crespigny OAM and more. 

 

He is the co-founder of Booktopia's entertainment sub-brand and podcast Tell Me What To Read, and has created and hosted several other podcasts, including literary podcasts A Little Idea and Date With A Debut,  and rugby sports podcast The Dropped Kick-Off.

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Nick serves as an ambassador for non-profit organisation LIVIN, with ten percent of his earnings from When Men Cry going to the charity. He currently lives in Newcastle (Mulubinba).