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Dean Mayes

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born

in Moe, Victoria, Australia

September 08

gender

male

website

http://www.deanfromaustralia.com

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Hambledown_Road

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Literature & Fiction, Politics, History

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Simon Winchester, Matt Price, Nicholas Sparks

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April 2012

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Dean Mayes has established himself as an author of great passion and literary style since the publication of his debut novel The Hambledown Dream in 2010 and has since gone on to grow his following even more with his latest release Gifts of the Peramangk - all while holding down a very busy day job involving a stethoscope. Dean lives in Adelaide, Australia with his partner Emily and his two children.

The Hambledown Dream, a lyrical and moving paranormal romance, is his first novel. His second novel "Gifts Of The Peramangk" was released in October 2012.

He writes regularly for a loyal following at his blog Dean from Australia.

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Bringing Life To The Undead - Conversations With Stephen Ormsby.

In the past year, I have been encouraged by the emerging ground swell of Australian indie authors onto the publishing land scape. When my novel The Hambledown Dream was first released in 2010, I have to admit that I simply was not aware of my fellow country men and women and I tended to market to a North American audience with a dash of European thrown in. It feels as though the tide has only r... read more »

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Average rating: 4.50 · 88 ratings · 60 reviews · 3 distinct works · Similar authors

	The Hambledown Dream 4.32 of 5 stars 4.32 avg rating — 62 ratings — published 2010 — 5 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gifts of the Peramangk 4.96 of 5 stars 4.96 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Regenesis Cluster 0.0 of 5 stars 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power

by Rachel Maddow

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Apr 10, 2013 12:48am

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Arabelle's Shadows

by Fleur Gaskin (Goodreads Author)

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recommended to Dean Mayes by: Fleur Gaskin

recommended for: New Adult Readers, Young Adult Readers

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Dean Mayes said: "I came to Fleur Gaskin's landmark new novel "Arabelle's Shadows" having been invited to review it by the author herself.

Told in a style that is part diary, part biographical reminisces "Arabelle's Shadows" is an accessible reading experience that bri...more I came to Fleur Gaskin's landmark new novel "Arabelle's Shadows" having been invited to review it by the author herself.

Told in a style that is part diary, part biographical reminisces "Arabelle's Shadows" is an accessible reading experience that brings to life the Asian cities of Bangkok and Hong Kong in such a way that I was reminded a little of Graeme Greene's "The Quiet American" and his own vivid depiction of pre-Vietnam war Saigon. Gaskin paints a convincing portrait of the steamy and exotic within Thailand with its kinetic culture and sexuality. Its adoption of the excesses of the West and their recasting into something quite Eastern is a paradox that Gaskin brings to the page very well and, having visited Thailand myself, I found myself easily transported by her style.

Gaskin juxtaposes these scenes with a complex, reflective tableaux harkening back to her formative years in New Zealand, her beginnings in the modelling industry and her early travelling experiences, all of which inform the main story in a way that has you thinking about the ramifications before they have been revealed.

But it is Gaskin's depiction of depression, that she characterizes as The Shadows, which proves to be the most effective and central success of the book. It is easy to dismiss the hyper-glamour of international modelling, where self obsession, indulgence and excess at all costs are considered something of a job requirement. However, Gaskin reminds us, through her auto-biographical protagonist Arabelle, that behind the glamour there resides people who bring with them a Pandora's box of their human experiences which have shaped them and influence them continually - even though they may not realize it.

I found the journey of Arabelle at once confronting, powerful and identifiable. Much of her experience resonated with me and the deeper I got into the book, the more involved I became with it. Her heart rending back story skilfully informs and illuminates the main story in a way that inspires sympathy for Arabelle but more importantly, it encourages empathy and understanding. Arabelle's battle is a courageous one. The path towards self reflection and illumination is intelligently layered and emotionally satisfying. Resolution is implied but it is not wrapped up in a neat bow. Rather, the lesson is that the journey is ongoing.

Arabelle's Shadows is one of those books that should be required reading for any young woman coming of age - in fact anybody coming of age. It is a luminous literary achievement.(less) "

Apr 01, 2013 08:11pm · see review

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Dean Mayes rated a book 5 of 5 stars The Tier of Eternal Grace: The Moon Clearing by Tania Elizabeth (Goodreads Author) read in April, 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Tania Elizabeth has woven a lush tapestry that draws together classic elements of fantasy and adventure and she has infused her tome with an electricity, a sensuality and hints of eroticism that make for an intoxicating blend of story telling. This is...more
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Dean Mayes and 1 other person liked Dean Mayes's blog post: The Regenesis Cluster - Releases Worldwide April 19th 2013. "The Regenesis Cluster - the luminous science fiction short story by Australian author Dean Mayes officially launches this coming Friday, April 19th 2013. This is Deans' first published foray into t..." ...read it »
Apr 17, 2013 02:13am
Dean Mayes liked Jan's review of The Hambledown Dream: " The way the author leads you in to the weird situations leaves you feeling its believable, that it could happen. I felt the story was well written and nothing like anything I've read before... "
Apr 15, 2013 02:28am · see review
Dean Mayes rated a book 5 of 5 stars Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power by Rachel Maddow	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Dean Mayes liked Darlene Foster's review of Gifts of the Peramangk: " Once in awhile you read a book that makes your heart sing and weep at the same time. Gifts of the Peramangk by Dean Mayes, is one of those books. The story centres around two young girls with incredible musical talent. One, an aboriginal girl crue... " Read more of this review »
Apr 09, 2013 11:09am · see review

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