During college I began to write.  I kept a long and detailed diary till I joined IBM in 1979.  Somewhere around 1986 I finished my first novel and two years later another.  With the demise of iXL / Scient, I have had time and, with Lauren's help, to publish three novels. I also write a column in The Racing Post.

The newest novel published in March, 2007:

Youth and speed fading, Zach's pregnant wife demands attention, while her lover despises him, and knows of a lonely road to leave him dead on.

Everyone envisions their ideal life. Realizing that vision, though, is where the challenge lies. Often the life we pine for is a far cry in the distance to that actually led as we continually make compromises merely to survive.

Enter Zach England, the main character in Andy Hollinger’s latest novel, Changing Gears. At 35, England’s company begs for more responsibility, his wife wants a baby, but all he wants is to ride his bike. However, Hollinger’s latest isn’t about an aging bike racer, but rather the everyman who yearns for a life where he can pursue his passions without compromise.

On top of it all, England has enemies, those working hard to not only defeat his dream, but eliminate him entirely. Zach’s dilemma is beyond vexing, it’s insidiously dangerous.

Changing Gears could easily be about a musician, actor, or single parent faced with a lifestyle decision. Do they give up, and lead the life others want for them, or stay true to themselves, even if it means disappointing those who depend on them? Hollinger explores what happens when we stand up for ourselves. The outcome is downright disturbing, but the resolve … is ever so sweet.

Andrew Willis – Columnist, Austin, TX

The first novel, published in April 2002, is about my college years at Washington and Lee University.

For a closer look at the Cover and Jacket Notes, please take this link.

I will inscribe a copy for you.  Once you receive your copy, email me and I will send you a adhesive signature for you to place on the title page.

There is another novel, Hangin' On (which used to be named Changing Gears), published in December, 2002.

Buy it here.

This one is about Texas bicycle racing, family life and careers in today's environment.

On the right, you can read the review from the back of the softbound cover.  There is also be a hard-bound version.

Below is a larger version of the cover.

Every month, I write a column on Masters 45+ road bicycle racing for Texas Racing Post whose circulation is over 15,000 copies a month and, as well,  has an on-line version (whose website, I designed and maintain.)  Here is an example of my published articles.

Hang'n On for March, 2002

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