Mateo Askaripour is a writer based in Brooklyn, New York. He enjoys a variety of pastimes, including binge-watching music videos and movie trailers, dancing in his apartment, and drinking yerba mate. Askaripour's writing has been featured in several publications, such as Entrepreneur, Lit Hub, Catapult, The Rumpus, and Medium. In addition, he has a presence on social media, where he can be followed on Twitter and Instagram at @AskMateo.
Askaripour has received recognition for his writing abilities, including being a 2018 Rhode Island Writers Colony writer-in-residence. His debut novel, Black Buck, has been praised by acclaimed author Colson Whitehead, who described it as a "high wire act full of verve and dark, comic energy." The novel marks an exciting new chapter in Askaripour's writing career, showcasing his unique voice and storytelling abilities.