THE BIO

• Writes books.

• Gives the odd talk.

• Creates a few articles and speeches for other people.

• A ragamuffin founder with a tale to tell.

Andy Smithyman writes books and gives the odd talk. There's a rumour he's also a speech and ghostwriter, but he keeps those projects secret. He has an interest in social justice with a coffee-stained Masters Degree in Narrative Theory.

Always seeking imaginative ways to tell stories, Andy finally fell down the rabbit hole, setting up a different kind of publishing company. This 'curiouser and curiouser' venture called Boz Publication Ltd, supports fellow creatives through bespoke print, ethical production and innovative promotion.

With the release of PARADOX, Andy re-imagines 'A Christmas Carol'. This Fiction Social Thriller, set between the present day and Victorian Britain, draws upon how Dickens blended social commentary with fictional creativity. It refocuses attention onto an inspiring movement of redemptive change happening all around us. But with a twist. This reimagination continued with the accompanying tour, redefining the format of book promotions. Set within homes and creative spaces, each event invited people to explore the world of Paradox over food and drink. It also gave the opportunity for people to talk with Andy, share ideas and quiz him on his writing process.

Over the years, Andy has worked with many types of organisations; local, national and global. He is currently co-developing an awareness programme around culture change with a number of international organisations. Andy is also working with an international production house, helping to develop a framework that tracks storytelling with systemic change.

Andy’s background is in strategic management. He co-developed a multi-national charity focused upon community engagement and cultural paradigm shifts. Through the ethos of working ‘under the radar’, this approach enabled the Distribution of Resources, Development of Relational Networks, and the Creation of Shared Learning Practices. Over its lifespan, this specific charity distributed £57m, with an internal operating budget of 6%.