Blake Edward Andrew

I am an independent author from Eugene, Oregon, who loves spending time with my kids, listening to vinyl records, and playing electric guitar. Thank you for supporting my indie books!

The catharsis of fictionalizing trauma has saved my life. It’s that simple. I was assaulted sexually several times as a young boy. Dealing with it throughout my life has been an incredible challenge, but writing has always been there for me. Writing heals.

Those close to me see that writing gothic fiction novels is an authentic dream come true that sustains me daily. I’m always working, whether it’s my mind or my pen.

I’ve been writing ever since I learned cursive in elementary school. I fell in love with not only storytelling, but also the aesthetic beauty of the written word.

The Haunting of Chateau de Mornay was my first published novel in 2024, and it’s a deeply passionate piece. My goal was to pen a modern-day gothic story that harkened back to Neo-Gothic classics from Stoker, Shelley, and my personal favorite, Poe. I linger in the dark, slow-burn, gothic aesthetic intertwined with personal tragedy and growth. My desire is to reinvigorate the gothic genre with modern, relatable ideas, captivating characters, and new fans.

I write what I know. Many allegorical parallels to people and events throughout my life give my novels a unique, personal touch that have created a strong, loyal fan base of readers.

The best art grows underground in our winters of despair and springs to life when we are finally strong enough to tell our stories. The best art comes from struggle, not success.