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Daniel Mayhew

It's all lies. None of it isn't not.

About Me


I'm a writer. My first novel has just been published. It's called Life and How to Live It.
"Witty, terrifically well written and so true to life it hurts." - The Fly
"Writing successful novels about music or bands is a notoriously difficult thing to do, and something that rarely succeeds. Step forward Daniel Mayhew to prove the exception to the rule... Triumphant." - thisisull.com
"Exudes edgy scepticism and sardonic wit. Reilly is a richly comic scene-stealing character... Hugely entertaining." - Venue
"Mayhew delivers a sharp, warm and, in places, very funny story about two lads beginning to make good in spite of themselves, with a pace that keeps you turning the pages and a finale that, while not unexpected, is extremely satisfying. An enjoyable muso novel. Now, there’s a thing!" - The Talk Magazine
"A gripping, funny ride through the exhilarating highs and brutal lows of the quest for musical perfection and fame. A book filled with characters that jump off the page and writing so vivid you hear the guitars, taste the hangovers and live every emotion." - Laura Roychowdhury, The Jadu House
"Mayhew peppers his story with highly amusing comic gems that are like the finely tuned material of a seasoned stand-up comic." - The Bookseller
Here's the trailer...
Here's some photos of me looking pretentious...
My website is danielmayhew.com and you can buy the book from amazon (click here) or from any half decent book shop (you might have to ask them to order it mind).
Due to popular demand (rather than blind egotism) you can also now purchase various t-shirts featured in the book. Visit the danielmayhew.com shop by clicking here
Here's a couple of examples...

My Interests

Fiction, music, comedy, sleeping.

I'd like to meet:

Readers, writers, bands, like-minded folk.

Music:

Radiohead, Sparklehorse, Wilco, Pavement, Bjork, Sigur Ros, Six by Seven, Elbow, Spiritualised, Madder Rose, Sarah Blasko, Jeff Buckley, Cold War Kids, PJ Harvey, Four Tet, Boards of Canada, Arcade Fire, Jeff Buckley, Yo La Tengo, Mazzy Star, Afghan Whigs, Slint.

Movies:

Lost in Translation, Taxi Driver, Blade Runner, Leaving Las Vegas, Adaptation.

Television:

Extras, Seinfeld, Big Train, Spaced, That Mitchell and Webb Look.

Books:

The Secret History, Brazzaville Beach, Blink, Fight Club, A Clockwork Orange, The Corrections, Hey Nostradamus!, Animal Farm, 1984, Vernon God Little, We Need to Talk About Kevin, What a Carve Up!, Erasure, Talking It Over, Ghostwritten, A Confederacy of Dunces, Dirt Music.

Heroes:

Chris Morris.

My Blog

'Life and How to Live It' reviewed - The Talk Magazine

I tend not to read books about music, musicians and musos, partly because I get enough of that from my boyfriend, but mainly because I think it's very hard to do well. It's too easy for writers to end...
Posted by Daniel Mayhew on Fri, 01 Jun 2007 12:39:00 PST

'Life and How to Live It' - T-Shirts

At the risk of appearing to have completely lost the plot, I have arranged for you to be able to purchase Reilly's T-shirts. Due to popular demand you can now purchase various t-shirts feat...
Posted by Daniel Mayhew on Mon, 14 May 2007 02:22:00 PST

'Life and How to Live It' reviewed - The Bookseller

This week's Bookseller conatins a review of my novel. Here's what it says... This novel is a romp through Bristol and the dreams that go with being in a rock band. But you don't need to have experien...
Posted by Daniel Mayhew on Sat, 05 May 2007 11:40:00 PST

Daniel Mayhew interview - Authors of myspace

I've done an interview with the marvellous Authors of Myspace. One of my answers isn't true. Can you guess which one? How long have you been writing, and what influenced you to get into it? I've been ...
Posted by Daniel Mayhew on Fri, 04 May 2007 08:27:00 PST

'Life and How to Live It' reviewed - The Fly

The May issue of The Fly features a small but perfectly formed review of 'Life and How to Live It.' Here's what it says...  Of particular interest to struggling/deluded musicians everywhere...
Posted by Daniel Mayhew on Wed, 02 May 2007 06:16:00 PST

Daniel Mayhew interview - Venue Magazine

Today's Venue included an interview with me. Here's what it said... Choose Life UWE alumnus, former HMV employee and well-travelled author Daniel Mayhew discusses music, life and his latest book with...
Posted by Daniel Mayhew on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 02:48:00 PST

Borders Bristol - book signing, Saturday April 28th

I'll be heading on down to Bristol on Saturday 28th April for a signing in Borders from 12.00 - 4.00. Can't wait. Borders BristolClifton Promenade48-56 Queens Rd CliftonBristol BS8 1RETel: 01179 ...
Posted by Daniel Mayhew on Fri, 13 Apr 2007 11:50:00 PST

'Life and How to Live It' reviewed - thisisull.com

Book Review - 'Life and How to Live It' by Daniel Mayhew   Writing successful novels about music or bands is a notoriously difficult thing to do, and something that rarely succeeds. Step f...
Posted by Daniel Mayhew on Fri, 13 Apr 2007 11:46:00 PST