Andrew Mackay is an internationally best-selling English science fiction author, known for his unique blend of humor and satire. He is the creator of the groundbreaking series 'In Their Shoes,' which features a newbie journalist named Joy Attwood and offers a ruthless commentary on modern society. The first two books in the series, 'The Teacher' and 'The Actor,' have been bestsellers in Amazon's "satire" category in both the UK and US.
Mackay is also a screenwriter and a former teacher, who has turned his attention to writing full-time. He is the founder of Chrome Valley Books, a publishing company that he describes as "The Home of Dangerous Fiction." Mackay's works are often shocking and delve into the darker and disturbing aspects of modern life, but they always retain a sense of humanity and wit.
In addition to his love of writing, Mackay is also an avid reader of all genres and enjoys pushing the boundaries of imagination and entertainment. He has a wide range of influences, including Tom Sharpe, Kurt Vonnegut, James Patterson, Hunter S Thompson, Douglas Adams, Imogen Edwards-Jones, Michael Frayn, Chris Morris, Jerry Sadowitz, Christopher Hitchins, Bill Maher, George Carlin, Milo Yiannopoulos, and Larry Cohen. Despite his many influences, Mackay has a distinct and unique voice that sets him apart from other authors in his genre.