Andy Close

OK, so the original lonely book now has a sibling. Due to popular demand, the second volume of the Whim series has finally come into the world. A big thanks to everyone who has helped me get there, particularly my family for all their proofing […]

A highly descriptive novel that intrigued me from the beginning. I am very interested to see how these two seemingly independent stories merge into one. This book also introduced to me some words I didn’t even know existed in the human language, though they are […]

For those of you who prefer the experience of a “proper” book, I’ve now found a way to publish in paperback. So, If you’re looking for a poolside read this summer I would like to think you could do a whole lot worse. I had […]

The follow-on is underway and I’m hoping this one will take less time than the first. The working title is “Whim: Technology”, but this may change as the words spill out onto the page. However, the general theme won’t … there is a plan. If […]

Well written with good characters and good plot development within the two distinct plot lines. How and where the two plot lines could possibly merge certainly seems to be a literary challenge of the first order. I am sure this is primarily a teaser to […]

Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time to review the book, it’s very much appreciated. As a result of your feedback I’ve issued a new revision which will hopefully address some of the things raised: Formatting: When I first published it I was […]

Just finished Whim, In the Beginning. Really enjoyed it . Hope it was only the beginning, on edge of seat for next instalment. Hint of Terry Pratchett, a whiff of Douglas Adams and a pinch of Philip Pullman. Really hit the spot. Can’t wait for […]

They say that lurking inside everyone is a lonely book trying to get out. Well, it appears that mine has finally escaped the confines of my imagination to make its bid for freedom. But its a big scary world out there and it may need […]

Loved the book, but how come Barry seems like such a muppet and then against all the odds ends up with mega entrepreneurial skills? Isn’t Bruno supposed to be the trading genius? ***** Emma, London, UK  

Ok. At first I thought I wasn’t going to like it, but by the end of the second chapter I was hooked! You have brilliant character names I love them! But I have a couple of questions: Where is Bruno’s world. Is it before The […]