Ali Cobby Eckermann is a nunga poet and writer from the Northern Territory, now living in the 'intervention-free' South Australian village of Koolunga. Her poetry charts a long journey to reconnect with her Yankunytjatjara family. little bit long time was first published by The Australian Poetry Centre as part of their New Poets Series. It sold through well before demand was satisfied, and Picaro Press is honoured to keep it in print.