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Andy Marr was born and raised on the east coast of Scotland. After finishing a degree in History at the University of Edinburgh, he took a job in a bank, but he hated it, so he stopped and became a writer instead. He is the author of two acclaimed coming-of-age novels, the top-10 bestselling 'Hunger for Life' and the international bestseller 'A Matter of Life and Death', as well as 'Not MY Birthday!', a picture book for young children. His new novel, 'The Howdie's Apprentice', was released in November 2025.

When he is not writing in his favourite coffee shop, Andy enjoys reading, spending time with his wife and daughters, and writing short biographies about himself in the third person. Visit him online at www.andymarr.org and www.facebook.co
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Andy Marr Hello Heidi. Thank you so much for your question! I have been thinking for some months about recording both my novels in an Audiobook format. At prese…moreHello Heidi. Thank you so much for your question! I have been thinking for some months about recording both my novels in an Audiobook format. At present I'm busy working on the first chapters of book three, but hope to get around to the recording at some point this year.(less)
Andy Marr Hello Linda,
Thank you for your question! My book should be available in Canada through Amazon. The link to the page, I believe is: https://www.amazon.…more
Hello Linda,
Thank you for your question! My book should be available in Canada through Amazon. The link to the page, I believe is: https://www.amazon.ca/Hunger-Life-And... If that doesn't work, do let me know and I'll be able to help further :D
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Hunger for Life

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“She danced the way she always did, holding her body and arms still while her legs and feet sprang across the floor. When she was sober, her head remained stationary; when she was drunk, it nodded in time to the music. She always closed her eyes. She always wore the same, ecstatic smile. And I, always, watched in wonder.”
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“I can’t stop my thoughts. I can’t stop comparing myself to others. I can’t stop looking at myself, both directly and in the mirror;”
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“I looked at Emma and realised that she was grinning – actually grinning – directly at me. ‘Love you, Jamie,’ she said. I fought back a sudden prickling of tears, then told her that I loved her too. And for that moment, nothing more was required. It was, in its way, perfect. I felt safe, and strangely optimistic. My worries had disappeared, like rain on summer earth. I took a deep breath, savoured the feeling for a few seconds more. Then, with a final smile, I turned from the room, secure in the knowledge that even the most difficult times contained moments that made a person feel truly alive.”
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“I looked at Emma and realised that she was grinning – actually grinning – directly at me. ‘Love you, Jamie,’ she said. I fought back a sudden prickling of tears, then told her that I loved her too. And for that moment, nothing more was required. It was, in its way, perfect. I felt safe, and strangely optimistic. My worries had disappeared, like rain on summer earth. I took a deep breath, savoured the feeling for a few seconds more. Then, with a final smile, I turned from the room, secure in the knowledge that even the most difficult times contained moments that made a person feel truly alive.”
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Richard Thanks for the friend request!


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Andy Marr MissBecka wrote: "

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Haha! Love it! And it's very apt, as I literally finished watching Home Alone 2 five minutes ago :D


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Vonda Thank you for the friendship! Hunger for Life sounds extremely interesting! :)


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Andy Marr MissBecka wrote: "Happy New Year Andy!"

And the same to you, my friend! :D x


MissBecka Gee Happy New Year Andy!



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Andy Marr Majenta wrote: "Hello, Andy! Thank you for contacting me! Congratulations on your book! I hope you are fine and having a great week and favorable weather. Happy reading, writing, and everything else."

What a lovely message! Thank you! And wishing you all the very best, too. It's good to have met you :D


Majenta Hello, Andy! Thank you for contacting me! Congratulations on your book! I hope you are fine and having a great week and favorable weather. Happy reading, writing, and everything else. Peace, blessings, and holiday greetings!
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