Wordslinger Bio

My name is Andy Williamson. I am an artist/writer presently residing in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado.

In the early "aughties" I was a film critic for a couple of Denver newspapers, and it is a pleasure to return to a similar venue with this blog.

I am also seeking representation (and publication, of course) for my first novel: BROODING ~ The Heartland Chronicles Book One. It's the first entry in a proposed trilogy.

Anyone interested in hiring me as a writer can contact me through this website.

Thanks.

OK ... now that we've got the boring bio out of the way, allow me to respond to those of you who've told me, "Andy, your biography page needs work. You need to put some more personal stuff in there."

All right - you ask, I respond.

I was born in July of 1965 (you do the math), in Jackson, Michigan, though I have lived most of my life in Colorado. Since the mid-80s, I have moved out of this state a few times, but I always come back to the Mile High City.

I worked in the printing industry for many years, and to say I'm burnt out is a huge understatement. It's only been recently I've said (and truly meant), "I'm tired of doing a job I hate to support a life I don't want. If God wants me to be a writer, He will provide a way." I retired from printing in late 2007 ... all right, I was laid off, but I haven't gone back. Until I can make a living doing what I am passionate about, I'm doing periodic construction and carpentry work - I come home tired, but content. It doesn't leave a lot of time for writing or blogging, but I'm doing the best I can. Patronage is always welcome - anyone looking to invest in a worthy (I hope) creative endeavor, is encouraged to contact me.

I do have family spread around the country, but - for reasons waaay too lengthy to go into here - I am estranged from all of them. (See Churchianity for more on that. I’ve been branded a crazy heretic for such views.) I am also the son of a preacherman, but ... you know what, the less said the better about that, too. I wish with all my heart that this weren’t so, but for now, for my own sanity, I’ve needed to step away.

(NOTE TO FAMILY: If any of you discover this site, and find any articles you feel strongly about, your constructive comments are welcome. Perhaps an open dialogue on this forum - hopefully God directed - would be beneficial not only to us, but to others who spend time here, who have similar familial issues.)

Much like Tyler Davis, the innocent protagonist from my novel, I come from a past of verbal, emotional, and religious abuse (to name only a discreet few). Now in my early forties, it's only been the past decade I've addressed the issues which so affected my soul and psyche. Perhaps my actions were more inexplicable during those years than they were before, but such was the path to emotional healing. I lost some close friends due to misunderstandings, and left others who told me to grow up and get over it. (NOTE: When dealing with those who have damaged psyches and faulty core belief systems due to any form of childhood abuse, NEVER say grow up and get over it.)

So, who is Andy Williamson? If you've been here before, it’s obvious I am a film buff, a Stephen King aficionado, a Spielberg nut, a Hitchcock fan, and am obsessed with popular culture. I am also a Christian - though my aforementioned passions don’t often mix well with many churchgoers. It is my intention - with my novels and this blog - to bridge the gap between the church and the world. With special attention to those who have been burned by the church. I know I may offend some from both sides by taking such a stance, but it is a risk I must take. I love Jesus, but I do not suffer bullshit gladly - and the modern-day church is (I am very sorry to say) chock full of it. I will try my best to speak the truth in love when writing about the destructiveness of Churchianity, but neither will I pull my punches. If I lean too far in either direction, please let me know - your comments are always welcome.

Let’s see - what else?

I am single.
I have a huge problem with authority - shocker there, huh?
And I want nothing more than to make a living as a writer, using my storytelling to not only entertain, but to help those who have been through similar horrors.

Questions? Please do not hesitate to contact me - I love feedback.

Allow me to close this brief bio with the words that wise sage Billy Joel uses to close every concert: Don't take any shit from anybody!