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', will be 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.com/AndyTheActualAuthor

Praise for 'Hunger for Life' -

'A remarkable novel, with vibrant and deeply developed characters, taut and nuanced relationships, and simply lovely prose... A life-affirming and powerful read.'

Marya Hornbacher, Pulitzer-nominated author of 'Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia'

Praise for 'A Matter of Life and Death' -

'The funniest book about death, loss, and angry peacocks you’ll read all year.'

David Sodergren, bestselling author of 'Maggie's Grave' and 'The Haar'.