Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Dean Blake and I’m from Australia. So far I’ve published two books: a book of satirical short stories called Surface Children, and a book of illustrations, Everyday A**holes, based on the popular illustrations on my Instagram (@deanblakeauthor). I also have a blog at generationend.com where you can read some of my short stories and vignettes of my crazy life.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called Everyday A**holes, and what essentially inspired me were the inner a**holes in all of us. No one in this world is perfect, and sometimes our imperfections can be hilarious. I think that’s why my illustrations have taken off this much.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Sometimes I like to write on top of Manhattan skyscrapers wearing nothing but a Santa Claus outfit. Sometimes I like to time travel and write next to a dragon as it illustrates its version of the Mona Lisa. Sometimes I like to write wanky haikus on walls with my uncanny mind powers. Or sometimes I like to write using my phone while in the toilet. I’m a pretty simple guy, really.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I grew up being corrupted by a number of authors: Bukowski, Bret Easton Ellis, Haruki Murakami, J D Salinger and so forth. In terms of specific books I really enjoyed growing up, there’s the Red Wall Series, the Harry Potter series, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, and one book I keep coming back to is the Holy Bible.
What are you working on now?
Right now I’m working on a script for a cartoon series I plan to launch, as well as the sequel to Everyday A**holes.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
The best way to check out my work is to visit everydayassholes.net
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Make writing a priority – do it before any other of your commitments. Don’t get distracted by shiny objects that seem to promise short term gains, like I still do. Don’t be afraid. Lastly, ignore everything I just told you.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Love one another.
What are you reading now?
Dune.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m getting married soon, which should be fun. As mentioned, I’m working on a cartoon series, as well as a sequel to Everyday A**holes. There’s also a new novel brewing in my mind that I’d love to flesh out a bit more.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
The Holy Bible, some kind of nature survival handbook so I don’t get poisoned or killed by a bear (any recommendations?) and another similar book on how to make boats and understand directions and survive in the ocean so I can sale the hell away from there (again, any recommendations?). And if for some reason I’m allowed another book, I’d squeeze in a notebook and pen.
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