Tom Andry

Novelist, Podcaster, Audio Nut, Father (not in that order)

Bob Moore: Hostile Territory is OUT!

February 23rd, 2013

HT_coverBob Moore: Hostile Territory is OUT!

Download it from Amazon here.

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Download it from Smashwords here.

More locations to come.

You can also read an excerpt here.

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Good and Bad Customer Service

December 19th, 2012

www.iinet.com.auAt their request, I wrote an email to the CEO of Qatar Airlines. The TL;DR version – Expedia SUXS, Qatar Suxs, iiNet awesome. Settle back people, this is a long one.

Today I called iiNet to cancel my Internet service. I wanted them to hold off for a day or two so that I can have Internet while I am moving out. Chris (the CSR) says that he’s put a note on the order to let it sit for a day or so. I’m like, “Whatever” and tell Tanel (my wife) that we’ll have to start stealing Wilf’s (my neighbor) Internet. As I’m saying it, I get this email.

Hi Tom,

After your phone call I asked around and was informed that the cancellation itself was instantaneous, the part that was pending was to do with the codes and setup on our end. What I’ve done is uncancelled it and set myself a reminder for two days to fully cancel it.

If there’s anything else we can help with, feel free to reply to this email or call us again on 13 22 58

Regards,

Chris Click here to read on…

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Bob Moore: Hostile Territory is Almost Out

December 13th, 2012

I’ve sent out ARC (Advanced Review Copies) to a few reviewers but you’ll probably get the book before they are done with the reviews. Right now, I’m waiting on a cover and on one final editing pass by my wife. If all goes to plan, Bob Moore: Hostile Territory will be in your hands by the end of next week. Also, if you don’t have it by the end of next week, it’ll be at least a month or two before you do as I’ll be in the midst of a move back to the United States from Christmas until…well, until we can get settled. So, cross your fingers that the cover comes through.

What the hell took so long

Okay, first of all, I’m sorry. Those of you that follow me on Twitter have been going crazy for the last few months. You’ve known the first draft of Hostile Territory was done months and months ago and have (by your emails and tweets) been wondering what I’ve been doing all this time. Well, time to reveal all. Click here to read on…

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The Why’s of Motorcycles: Danger

December 3rd, 2012

You could look at this whole series of articles on the why’s of motorcycles and sum them up in two phrases:

  • Motorcyclists do [whatever it is the article is about] because they are trying to be safer.
  • Motorcyclists are stupid for riding motorcycles in the first place.

I wouldn’t blame you for thinking the second. That’s because it is true. Motorcycles are dangerous. Compared to cars, you are much more likely to die in an accident on a motorcycle. You don’t even have to look up any statistics (though there are plenty) to know it is true. You just have to get on one and ride around in traffic. If your butthole doesn’t pucker so hard it vacuum-seals you to your seat, you should get your blood-pressure checked. You might be dead already.

So why ride? Click here to read on…

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The Why’s of Motorcycles: Loud Pipes

November 23rd, 2012

from https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:HONDA_CBR_600RR_-_Yoshimura_Exhaust.jpgLoud pipes save lives. That’s a saying the the motorcycle community. Here is the thought process:

  • Most accidents happen because people don’t notice a motorcyclist.
  • Loud pipes make you more noticeable.
  • Therefore loud pipes will save your life (or at least avoid an accident).

In my first outing with the PSB group on an organized learner ride (a group ride designed to give people new to motorcycling practice in a safe environment), I was picked up by a member (in Australia, you can ride a motorcycle without a license as long as you have a “shadow” to follow you). His bike was fairly loud both in sound and in color. I don’t think he had an aftermarket exhaust but it was a heck of a lot louder than my bike. On our way to the meet point, I watched as he allowed a car to pass in front of him, the lady waving her thanks. Half a block later, she almost merged into him. He revved his motor and the car jerked back the proper lane.

Evidence of the Loud Pipes theory? At the time I thought so. Click here to read on…

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