ANDREW BISS

Well, here we are, almost two weeks into the New Year, and I'm finally making my first blog entry of 2013. And I'm happy to report that the year's started with some very positive news. Firstly, the alarmingly talented narrator Wayne Farrell and I recently received a terrific review of the audiobook edition of my BrokenWorld short story collection. It was so good to see Wayne getting the kudos he deserves for his work, as he really is that good. And, of course, it was lovely to see that someone enjoyed and "got" those stories as much as the reviewer seemed to. All in all a very gratifying response to our efforts, and I'm very grateful to the Narrator Reviews blog site.  I was also thrilled to find the cover for The End of theWorld has been nominated on a Pinterest page for Awesome Self-published Book Covers . The page was set up as an antidote to a very mean-spirited blog site that was ridiculing what it considered to be the worst self-publi...

Yes, that's right; the audio book edition of "BrokenWorld {Omnibus}" is now available for purchase at Audible.com , Amazon and iTunes. It is, of course, narrated by the confoundingly talented Wayne Farrell , who lent his vocal skills to the audio book version of "The End of the World" so brilliantly earlier this year. So spread the word and grab a copy for yourself and all of your friends and family , your neighbors,  vague acquaintances, complete strangers, and...well, just about anybody, really. In nationwide taste tests it's been proven to be the audio book most ears prefer listenin g to, so start hammering that "Buy now with 1-Click  ®" button right away!  And le t's face it, what's better than a few well-chosen MP3s to pad out those Christmas stockings. It's available for $6.95 on Audible.com, or you can pick it up on Amazon for the ridiculously generous discounted price of $6.08. And, of course, if you feel like try...

Yes, that's right!  Broken World will soon become available in audiobook format. The three darkly humorous dystopian stories that make up Broken World will be narrated by the mind-bogglingly talented Wayne Farrell , who used his extraordinary talents to such great effect on the audio edition of The End of the World . I've already heard a sample of what Wayne's been up to with this book, and I can tell you it's going to be a fantastic finished product. So, with the holidays coming up, don't forget to put a few audiobooks of mine on your wish list, because nothing says "Christmas" more than dark, disturbing visions of a world in decay! Ho, ho, ho!

Yes, in case you haven't heard, I have been awarded the "Worst Blogger of the Year" award! It was pretty much a given, since my nearest competitors were nowhere near the level of "Worst" that I was. You could say I was in a class by myself. The award was presented in a private ceremony, by me, to me, in front of my dusty computer. I gave a short 'thank you' speech to myself and then thought about blogging about it, suddenly felt very lazy and decided against it (until now, obviously). The truth is I've been incredibly busy lately doing that thing that writer's are supposed to do - writing. Just not on my blog, for which I feel very ashamed. I had stated previously that I was now going to be blogging a lot more often, when in fact the opposite has occurred. My intentions were good, but...well, we all know what the road to hell is paved with. I promise I will do better in the future. And look out for the upcoming release of my new short com...

Gosh, it feels like an eon has passed since I last blogged, so I wanted to drop in and give a few updates. I've been going through some major life transitions over the past few weeks (all good), which have disrupted my normal ebb and flow to quite a large extent. On top of that, I've had a couple of medical issues that I've needed to get sorted out. This included a "tenotomy" on my right elbow this week for lateral epicondylitis, or what used to be called "tennis elbow". (I should disclose that I haven't actually picked up a tennis racquet since I was about 15-years-old...with very good reason.) Interesting, then, that I choose to exert it by writing a blog post just two days into my recovery. But, then that's just me, I guess. Logic, practicality and I have always had something of an uneasy relationship. Speaking of odd relationships, I also wanted to let you know about the new book I'm working on. This is an adaptation of my one-a...

I've just released my latest collection " BrokenWorld " on Amazon, which consists of three darkly humorous dystopian short stories set in a world gone wrong. Are these tales a harbinger of the future of our planet or a testament to what's already taken place? Perhaps they're both. I hope you'll check it out and decide for yourself... Broken World : Three strange and darkly humorous dystopian tales of a world gone wrong: Cafe Grotesquerie In a broken world there exists a strange and sinister eating establishment unlike anything known or imagined - referred to in some quarters as Cafe Grotesquerie - where only the most discriminating and well-connected are privileged enough to enter its doors and devour its dark delicacies. Once inside, however, status still reigns supreme, and for one particular couple - Audrey and Aubrey - a hunger for power proves far more desirable than anything on the menu. But when confronted by a supercilious sommeli...

Yes, the day has finally arrived! The End of the World audiobook edition is now available for sale at Audible.com (and soon to be available on iTunes and Amazon). Narrated by the outrageously talented Wayne Farrell (seriously, he could make the online Yellow Pages sound fascinating). So if you or someone you know enjoys listening to audiobooks, grab a copy of The End of the World , sit back, and let Wayne take you along on a journey unlike any other. And right now Audible is running a promotion on over a thousand titles, so there's another reason to head on over there!