The Author
Andy Skrzynski
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While my writing career got off to a late start in my life's plan at age 59, it has zoomed faster than I ever imagined. Over the last few years, I've spent many waking hours writing, attending Read & Critiques, responding to Beta Readers, and reading reviews. Even though I've been extremely busy, it has been a profoundly rewarding experience and an opportunity to meet many new friends.
My wife and soul mate, Bonnie, and I love spending time with our family and friends; it's a treasured treat when we get to stay with our daughters, Shannon and Colleen. We're especially proud to welcome our granddaughters, Sydney and Locklyn, who blessed our existence, compliments of Colleen and Justin. We love spoiling them rotten!! |
I started writing my first novel, The New World: A Step Backward, in June of 2014 and published it in the summer of 2015. I attended four to five Read & Critique sessions monthly and was blessed with the help and support of 64 Beta Readers. I began writing the sequel, The New World: Blue Moon Generation, in December of 2015 and published it on October 1st of 2016. Shortly afterward, I outlined the tale for the 3rd book, The New World: Crimson Winter and published it in November of 2018.
Last but not least, I saved my best-ever writing for my most recent True Story, "Andy and the St. Joseph Home for Boys," which I published in May of 2020. While some authors suggested it would likely be the most difficult book to write, it ended up being the easiest. Though the vast majority of my orphanage experiences had been trapped within the depths of my mind for more than 50 years, once I started typing some of my experiences, numerous memories began to flood my mind. Before I knew it, I had written 48 highly emotional chapters and published the book within 9 months from when I started my unexpected journey.
I'd recommend swiftly browsing the quick summary of my life and jumping to the "Earliest Years of Andy Skrzynski's Life." There, you will find some of the funnier events that transpired during my existence here on Earth while still flirting with the "Old World."
Last but not least, I saved my best-ever writing for my most recent True Story, "Andy and the St. Joseph Home for Boys," which I published in May of 2020. While some authors suggested it would likely be the most difficult book to write, it ended up being the easiest. Though the vast majority of my orphanage experiences had been trapped within the depths of my mind for more than 50 years, once I started typing some of my experiences, numerous memories began to flood my mind. Before I knew it, I had written 48 highly emotional chapters and published the book within 9 months from when I started my unexpected journey.
I'd recommend swiftly browsing the quick summary of my life and jumping to the "Earliest Years of Andy Skrzynski's Life." There, you will find some of the funnier events that transpired during my existence here on Earth while still flirting with the "Old World."
Quick Summary of My Life's Events:
Born on a frigid day in February of 1954 in Jackson, Michigan.
Spent five challenging years at the St. Joseph Home for Boys in Jackson, Michigan from age 6 to 11.
Graduated from Western High School in Parma, Mich. in 1972.
Graduated with a bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University in Dec. 1976.
Married Bonnie in 1987, bringing two wonderful daughters with her.
Worked at IBM in Austin, Texas for 30 years and retired at age 53 in 2007.
Began writing my first novel, The New World: A Step Backward, in June, 2014 and published it on June 28, 2015.
Published second novel, The New World: Blue Moon Generation, on October 1, 2016.
Published third novel, The New World, Crimson Winter, on November 6, 2018.
Published fourth book, an autobiography, Andy and the St. Joseph Home for Boys, on May 10, 2020.
Born on a frigid day in February of 1954 in Jackson, Michigan.
Spent five challenging years at the St. Joseph Home for Boys in Jackson, Michigan from age 6 to 11.
Graduated from Western High School in Parma, Mich. in 1972.
Graduated with a bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University in Dec. 1976.
Married Bonnie in 1987, bringing two wonderful daughters with her.
Worked at IBM in Austin, Texas for 30 years and retired at age 53 in 2007.
Began writing my first novel, The New World: A Step Backward, in June, 2014 and published it on June 28, 2015.
Published second novel, The New World: Blue Moon Generation, on October 1, 2016.
Published third novel, The New World, Crimson Winter, on November 6, 2018.
Published fourth book, an autobiography, Andy and the St. Joseph Home for Boys, on May 10, 2020.
The Earlier Years of Andy Skrzynski's Life
Having just wrapped up my new novel, The New World: A Step Backward, I felt it was about time to reflect on my life as it has unfolded in my childhood and young adult days. It all started when I was born on a cold February day in 1954 at Foote Hospital in Jackson, Michigan. Of course, I had no clue what lay ahead for me in the Lord's grand plan, but I was just happy to be alive, as always… Read More
Having just wrapped up my new novel, The New World: A Step Backward, I felt it was about time to reflect on my life as it has unfolded in my childhood and young adult days. It all started when I was born on a cold February day in 1954 at Foote Hospital in Jackson, Michigan. Of course, I had no clue what lay ahead for me in the Lord's grand plan, but I was just happy to be alive, as always… Read More