About Me

A.R. (Andy) Goldsmith grew up in Maryland and graduated from the University of Maryland.  At a young age, he developed an interest in International Affairs and World Geography.  The son of a feminist college professor and an amateur writer, he liked to write short stories in multiple genres.  After retiring from his career in sales management, and combining his interest in international events, Andy decided to introduce a new type of character, a young woman, into the typically male dominated arena of espionage.  Thus, he developed his first protagonist Nicollette Beverley, a young woman recruited into the world of secrets. The novel follows her training and professional growth, her emotional interior and personal strength, leading up to her first mission.  Andy lives in Ellicott City, Maryland with his wife, Pauline, his children, their spouses, and his grandchildren.