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Andy Martello

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in Park Ridge, IL, The United States

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Biography, Humor and Comedy, Poetry

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Andy Martello is an award-winning author, entertainer, and comedian. Originally from Chicago, he now makes his home in Las Vegas, Nevada.

You have seen his television work on American Restoration, Mystery Diners, Last Comic Standing, and Street Genius (aka None of the Above).
In 2016, he was named Best Local Author by the
Las Vegas Review-Journal in their annual Best of Las Vegas poll.

His first book, The King of Casinos: Willie Martello and the El Rey Club has earned 14 prestigious awards, including an International Book Award, a Book Excellence Award, a Readers' Favorite Book Award, and a USA Best Books Award for best biography.
It is currently in development to become a major motion picture.

Andy’s published works include The King of Casinos, ...more

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Andy Martello I write more. Once I wrote an entire column about writer's block.

I also drink more and try to talk to women...or should that be "or try to talk to wom…moreI write more. Once I wrote an entire column about writer's block.

I also drink more and try to talk to women...or should that be "or try to talk to women"? I don't always do both at the same time, but both generally anger me enough to write something.(less)

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Andy Martello I think it has to be the fact that most people have this bizarre notion that being a writer is very cool, somewhat glamorous, and a little adventurous…moreI think it has to be the fact that most people have this bizarre notion that being a writer is very cool, somewhat glamorous, and a little adventurous. I think everyone assumes if you're a writer, you must be like Hemingway. More likely, I think THEY we live the lives of Castle or Carrie Bradshaw, which SHOULD give you an indication of how few people actually read.

No, really...people love to SAY they read a lot, but they don't. You're probably not even reading this. Go through your GoodReads friends list. Relatively few of your friends have anything they're currently reading or books they have read. Maybe they think this is an old MySpace page. The site is certainly as convoluted as the old MySyace format.

(You may have to do some research to find out what MySpace is, but that MIGHT involve more reading.)(less)

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	The King of Casinos: Willie Martello and The El Rey Club by Andy Martello (Goodreads Author), Mark Hall-Patton (Contributor) 4.46 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 2014 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Pretty Words. Nothing More.: An Unlikely Book of Poetry it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Andy Martello's Here's Your Host!: Insights and Interviews with Game Show Greats 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Pretty Words. Nothing More.: An Unlikely Book of Poetry by Andy Martello really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Andy Martello's Stupid Stories About Famous People it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Here's Your Stupid Book(s) Rlease Party!

"Oh, man! The Holidays are over and it's @#%&$! winter again. There's nothing to do. Or is there?"

2016 was a banner year in the publishing department of Andy Land!

Hot on the heels of releasing The King of Casinos as an audio book, "King" earned its FOURTEENTH AWARD.
Later in the year, I was humbled and honored to win the BEST OF LAS VEGAS AWARD for Best Author.
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“You've got to do what you know before you know what you're doing."

Duke Madison, Jazz Musician”
― Andy Martello, The King of Casinos: Willie Martello and The El Rey Club

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“You've got to do what you know before you know what you're doing."

Duke Madison, Jazz Musician”
― Andy Martello, The King of Casinos: Willie Martello and The El Rey Club

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message 1: by Andy

Jul 11, 2014 06:03PM

While supplies last...
First edition of The King of Casinos: $10 (plus shipping)
Limited edition King of Casinos Poker Chips: $5 (plus shipping)
Books come signed with a free bookmark.
Available through me only.
Drop me a line at andy@andymartello.com today!

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