Author Archives: Andy
Hatfield Triathlon May 2017
It’s 6:05am on a cold and drizzly morning and I’m standing half naked and barefoot outside a swimming pool, racking up a bike I’ve never ridden and wondering why the hell I signed up for my first triathlon… The … Continue reading
Stevenage Half Marathon 2016
6:30am Ok, I’m awake. Do I feel like running 13.1 miles today? Let me see. On one hand, the weather is bright and sunny and my legs feel pretty good. On the other, I have what is probably a slight … Continue reading
Season Review 2016/17
The new football season is almost upon us! Here’s what I think might go down over the next ten months. If any of these actually happen, then I’ll do my next blog post in my underpants… August After much hype … Continue reading
5 years to the Moon
Is this the title of my new book? Another blockbuster from Stevenage’s finest? Sorry, but no. The blog title is because today marks the fifth anniversary of writing the very first words of 26 Miles to the Moon. At 9:30am … Continue reading
On the bright side
Ten reasons why losing to Iceland today wouldn’t be as bad as you think: We can all stop deluding ourselves we’re experts in politics and resume pretending we’re experts in football. Our hooligan contingent can return home, get a new … Continue reading
Stevenage Half Marathon 2015
06:00 Sunday November 1st 2015: Stevenage Half Marathon day! I’m awake, mainly due to my daughter, Amber, deciding that the day starts now. With my kit all laid out the night before and a 10:00 start, I have no worries for … Continue reading
2045 and all that
Great Scott! Space-time continuum! Hoverboards! Yes, I’m jumping on today’s bandwagon, but only because Back to the Future is my favourite film and I just have to celebrate the day its sequel was set in. However, instead of looking back … Continue reading
The secret of my success
Before anyone reads this blog post title and thinks “Andy’s getting a bit big-headed isn’t he?!”, let me explain: It’s about me questioning the success of my book – it’s a secret even to me. Plus it’s a chance to … Continue reading
Hitting the promotional trail
Getting to say the word “testicles” on live radio has been the highlight of my promotional activities so far. Here’s how a self-confessed quiet author has stepped up to put himself out there recently… Radio Gaga I’m sitting in … Continue reading
Publication day
I’m a published author!!!! Amazon My novel, 26 Miles to the Moon, went live on this day, Friday 17th April 2015. So away from the hard sell, the lapping up of the best wishes, and the thanks – how … Continue reading