Mateo Askaripour is a noted writer who was a 2018 Rhode Island Writers Colony writer-in-residence. His writing has been featured in various publications such as Entrepreneur, Lit Hub, Catapult, The Rumpus, Medium, and more. He currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.

His debut novel, Black Buck, has garnered attention and was published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in January 2021. The novel is set in the very office building where Mateo had previously worked, which coincidentally is also where HMH's New York offices are located, a twist of fate that surprised even the publishers.

Outside of his literary pursuits, Mateo is actively involved in interviews, fireside chats, hosting workshops, and contributing to various projects. He supports organizations such as Defy Ventures and expresses gratitude for the support he receives for his work. Among his favorite activities are binge-watching music videos and movie trailers, indulging in yerba mate, and dancing in his Brooklyn apartment.

His social media presence is notable as well, with followers engaging with him on platforms like Instagram and Twitter under the handle @AskMateo. He also curates a monthly newsletter that fans can subscribe to for updates.

Mateo's personal touch is evident as he often writes about himself in the third person, a quirk he acknowledges with a hint of regret. He encourages readers to support his novel Black Buck.