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Red Eye
From Anxiety Press
Life is messy. One minute you’re bombing Jameson in strange bars with stranger people, the next you put down the bottle—and everything changes.
Red Eye is a series of essays that dismantle the myth of the drunk writer while embracing the chance to see parts of the world you’ve only dreamed of. For anyone who’s ever felt alone in a crowded room, broken, or just bone-tired of life’s bullshit, these stories remind us that survival can be brutal—but it can also be hilarious.
From Chicago tavern philosophy to the steps of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, from raising kids in Texas to wrestling the ghosts in your head, Robert Dean’s latest collection is a passport into the funny, heartbreaking, and deeply human stuff that makes life worth writing down. (The Dublin story alone is worth your five bucks—trust me.)
Life is messy. One minute you’re bombing Jameson in strange bars with stranger people, the next you put down the bottle—and everything changes.
Red Eye is a series of essays that dismantle the myth of the drunk writer while embracing the chance to see parts of the world you’ve only dreamed of. For anyone who’s ever felt alone in a crowded room, broken, or just bone-tired of life’s bullshit, these stories remind us that survival can be brutal—but it can also be hilarious.
From Chicago tavern philosophy to the steps of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, from raising kids in Texas to wrestling the ghosts in your head, Robert Dean’s latest collection is a passport into the funny, heartbreaking, and deeply human stuff that makes life worth writing down. (The Dublin story alone is worth your five bucks—trust me.)
61 pages, Paperback
Published January 6, 2026
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January 17, 2026
Robert Dean has outdone himself with this collection of essays. He is one of those writers with a voice you can't help but keep reading, and rewards your attention with humor and connection. His work is gritty, raw, and real; a true joy to read (even when the subject matter is messy). I decided about 18 pages in that I needed to order more copies to give to friends, and I can't wait to read whatever he writes next because it's definitely going to be a ride.
February 25, 2026
Easy to read in one or two sessions. Lots of personal stories that show the author in different stages of life.
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