Painting Portraits of Everyone I've Ever Dated

'I had lofty expectations for this debut and it did not disappoint ... Droll, delightful and deeply funny. I devoured it whole and hope for seconds.' – Nadine J. Cohen, author of Everyone and Everything 'This book is deranged and gorgeous. Joseph Earp has written a sumptuous work of uncommon insight that possesses both the vigour of youth and a universal human frailty. Earp writes with a knife. This book is totally alive and had me ugly-laughing when I wasn't wincing with recognition. Earp is brilliant.' – Rick Morton 'Joseph Earp is one of my favourite Australian writers ... This novel is charming, wise, funny and bittersweet. What more could you ask for?' – Eilish Gilligan, Shameless Book Club 'This is the kind of book that will make you laugh out loud in public and perhaps even cry, as I did. Zany, witty, fun, heartrending and wise, Painting Portraits of Everyone I’ve Ever Dated not only entertains but also offers sharp insights into love, art, and self-perception.' – Books+Publishing 'A taut, witty and brilliant debut. Ellie’s attempts to make sense of the world are equal parts hilarious and slyly affecting – she is a tortured artist of the likes I could listen to all day.' – Amy Taylor, author of Search History 'All last year I bemoaned that Australian literature was no fun anymore. Joseph Earp has answered my prayers with this charming novel. It made me laugh and I read it very fast – an absolute delight.' – Allee Richards, author of Small Joys of Real Life