Alexene Farol Follmuth, known by her pen name Olivie Blake, is an American writer who primarily writes fantasy novels, and is best known for The Atlas Six (2020), a New York Times best seller.[1][2]
Olivie Blake | |
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.jpg) Blake in 2024 | |
| Born | Alexene Farol Follmuth January 31, 1989 San Francisco Bay Area |
| Pen name | Olivie Blake |
| Occupation | Author |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Notable works | The Atlas Six |
| Website | |
| olivieblake | |
Personal life
editPrior to being a full time writer, Blake obtained a master's degree in Urban Planning and worked at a public defender's office while attending law school.[3]
Blake was born in the Bay Area,[4] is of half-Filipino descent, [5] and currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband, son, and dog.[6]
Career
editBlake put her pen name through a name generator originally to anonymously write fan fiction.[3] She self-published six novels prior to being picked up by a traditional publisher.[7]
Blake's most notable work is her only series, The Atlas Series, a fantasy trilogy that follows six medeians who are invited to the Alexandrian Society,[8] five of whom are promised initiation, at the cost of one's elimination.
In 2020, The Atlas Six was self-published via Kindle by Blake; however, it was later republished by Tor Books in 2022 with revisions after going viral on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter.[7] Late 2021, Amazon Studios announced they will be collaborating with Brightstar Productions and Blake to produce the novel into a television series.[9][2]
Tor Books also republished Blake's Alone With You in the Ether, One for My Enemy, and Masters of Death.[10]
Blake published her first YA novel, My Mechanical Romance, in 2022 via Holiday House, under her real name, Alexene Farol Follmuth.[11] My Mechanical Romance revolves around women in STEM, and was inspired by the author's husband, who is a high school physics teacher.[8]
Blake uses her pen name for adult literature and her real name for young adult literature.[12]
Works
editSeries
editThe Atlas Series
- The Atlas Six (2020)[13]
- The Atlas Paradox (2022)[14]
- The Atlas Complex (2024)
- Masters of Death (2018)
- Lovely Tangled Vices (2018)
- One For My Enemy (2019)
- La Petite Mort (2019)
- Alone With You in the Ether (2020)
- My Mechanical Romance (2022)
- Twelfth Knight (2024)
Collections
editThe Answer You Are Looking For Is Yes (An Anthology)[17]
- Pars Fortuna (2019)
- The Magician's Assistant (2020)
- Stone's Throw (2020)
- Love in the Time of Dystopia (2020)
- Grow Your Own Optimist (2020)
- Toxic (2021)
Fairytale Collections[18]
- Fairytales of the Macabre (2017)
- Midsummer Night Dreams (2018)
- The Lovers Grim (2019)
Awards and achievements
edit| Year | Work | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Atlas Six | Goodreads Choice Awards | Fantasy | Nominated | [19] |
| New York Times Best Seller | Hardcover Fiction | #3 | [1] | ||
| Vulture Best Fantasy Novels | Fantasy | #10 | [20] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Best Sellers – Books – March 20, 2022 – The New York Times". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
- ^ a b Egan, Elisabeth (2022-03-17). "When Will Publishing Stop Starving Its Young?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
- ^ a b "Libro.fm Podcast – Episode 08: "Interview with Olivie Blake"". Libro.fm Audiobooks. 2022-10-17. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
- ^ "» Ten Terrifying Questions with Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six!The Booktopian". Retrieved 2023-01-20.
- ^ yourtitakate (2022-08-26). "WIKATHON INTERVIEW: Olivie Blake". Your Tita Kate. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ "Olivie Blake | Authors". Macmillan. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
- ^ a b Young, Patricia-Ann. "Author Olivie Blake on success of viral book, Atlas Six". The Sunday Post. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ a b locusmag (2022-03-01). "Spotlight on: Olivie Blake". Locus Online. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ White, Peter (2021-12-14). "'The Atlas Six': Amazon Adapting Viral Fantasy Novel As Series With Brightstar". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
- ^ "Alone with You in the Ether". Macmillan. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
- ^ "My Mechanical Romance by Alexene Farol Follmuth: 9780823450107 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books". PenguinRandomhouse.com. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
- ^ yourtitakate (2022-08-26). "WIKATHON INTERVIEW: Olivie Blake". Your Tita Kate. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ THE ATLAS SIX | Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ THE ATLAS PARADOX | Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ "Alone With You in the Ether". Olive Blake. Retrieved 2023-02-06.
- ^ "Alexene Farol Follmuth Books". Retrieved 2023-07-08.
- ^ "Witch Way Stories". Olive Blake. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
- ^ "Fairytale Collections". Olive Blake. Retrieved 2023-01-20.
- ^ "Announcing the Goodreads Choice Winner in Best Fantasy!". Goodreads. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
- ^ Hughes, Emily (2022-12-12). "The Best Fantasy Novels of 2022". Vulture. Retrieved 2023-02-03.