Andrew Marx


Biography

After an 18-year writing career, Andrew Marx brought together his experience and expertise into the release of Writing a Blockbuster A Practical and Philosophical Guide to Writing and Publishing Your Own Book. A long-time advocate of self-publishing as a means of controlling your product and brand, he is delighted with recent changes in the publishing industry that make it easier than ever for an independent author to take the project from conception to publication.

In 2012, Marx will self-publish a new modern fantasy series Guillotine. Taking place after the events in Getaway, Guillotine follows the hero Shiv - now a solo superhero - on the trail to uncover the cause behind the media-dubbed "Guillotine killings." Guillotine will be released as a serial in digital formats and compiled into a Complete Series print edition.

Marx is also prepping an Expanded Edition of the critically acclaimed novel Getaway for release in the summer of 2012.

Last year saw the release of a collection of essays titled Thank You is Implied The Annotated Smart ReMarx. Collecting articles from his entire writing career and from his now-retired Smart ReMarx blog, Thank You is Implied is an outstanding combination of news reports, opinions and insights all gift-wrapped in Marx’s unique sense of humor. Each article is annotated with new commentary, citations and the occasional punchline.

Where to find Andrew Marx online


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Books

Guillotine Part 1 ...And Shiv    by Andrew Marx
Price: $0.99 USD. 25170 words. Published on April 24, 2012. Fiction.

In this sequel to the modern fantasy novel Getaway, Shiv - now a solo superhero - is on the trail to uncover the cause behind the media-dubbed "Guillotine killings." He enlists the aid of a private investigator, Olivia Lory, who strikes a deal with him: information on Guillotine for information on Shiv himself.
Guillotine (Just a Slice)    by Andrew Marx
Price: Free! 9600 words. Published on March 29, 2012. Fiction.

Guillotine, the first serial by Andrew Marx, will be released during 2012. Preview just a slice of the new book with this free download.
Self-Publishing in a Nutshell    by Andrew Marx
Price: $0.99 USD. 24820 words. Published on September 18, 2011. Nonfiction.

Self-Publishing in a Nutshell is a step-by-step instruction manual for self-publishing your own book. Topics include drafting and editing the book, interior and cover design and determining the best sales distribution points. The guide includes a detailed chapter on marketing and promotion. Intended for new authors or writers with limited experience in publishing or marketing a book.
Blackjack in a Nutshell    by Andrew Marx
Price: $0.99 USD. 12950 words. Published on September 5, 2011. Nonfiction.

Blackjack in a Nutshell is a step-by-step instruction manual for learning to play blackjack. In addition to a detailed explanation of the rules of casino blackjack, topics include the house advantage, basic strategy and a complete chapter on betting strategy. The guide includes an introductory chapter on how to count cards. Intended for beginning and intermediate players.
Getaway    by Andrew Marx
Price: $3.99 USD. 67290 words. Published on August 23, 2011. Fiction.

In a richly imaginative new novel, author Andrew Marx drops his band of wacky characters into a world where illusion and reality collide. Marx deftly intertwines their individual stories with a chase for the ultimate goal, a prize that will unleash an evil upon the world that it has not seen since the dawn of time...
Alter Egos    by Andrew Marx
Price: Free! 12200 words. Published on August 9, 2011. Fiction.

Owen Clark signs on to be a sidekick for the beautiful and crazy superhero Spyderco. From the first moment they meet, she has him spellbound. Yet being a superhero turns out to be a lackluster occupation. Saying no to Spyderco isn’t as easy as it sounds. She won’t let him simply walk away from the role of a lifetime...
Writing a Blockbuster    by Andrew Marx
Price: $1.99 USD. 42610 words. Published on July 12, 2011. Nonfiction.

In Writing a Blockbuster, Andrew Marx presents a step-by-step guide to successfully writing and publishing your own book. While many “how-to publish” books focus on the end result, book sales, few carefully examine the process that gets the author to that point. Marx engages the world of self-publishing far beyond the basics, outlining a plan for writing and publishing the next blockbuster.
Whisper in the Walls    by Andrew Marx
Price: $0.99 USD. 15150 words. Published on June 30, 2011. Fiction.

What hides within the heart of a hero? In one night, courage will be tested as a villain walks in and attacks. Strength will be tested in a physical battle that will spill out on to the street. And heart will be tested by an unexpected betrayal. The walls of friendship will crumble in the ultimate showdown between old friends, one hero and one turned villain.
Accidents Happen    by Andrew Marx
Price: $1.99 USD. 34750 words. Published on June 25, 2011. Fiction.

In Accidents Happen, nothing comes easy to Matt Walters since an accident changed his life. He is propelled into an unpredictable world with villainous bounty hunters and mysterious new allies where even death isn't a way out. In a special back up story, Bare Bones, Gunshow is hired to track down a runaway and bring him home. But home is 3,000 miles away and someone is on the hunt after them...

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