Discovering authors who share bold, real-life stories that challenge perceptions and leave a lasting impact is at the heart of Fortis Publishing. Andy Morrissey does just that in his book, All At Sea: Living the Fake Dream. His memoir takes readers on a whirlwind journey through his career, financial highs and lows, and extraordinary adventures. But behind the glamorous vacations and extravagant lifestyle was a stark reality—one far different from what social media projected.
In this exclusive interview with Ken Scott, Andy reveals what inspired him to tell his story, how writing became an eye-opening experience, and why he refused to sugarcoat the truth.
Andy’s journey begins with his time in the British Army’s Royal Engineers, where discipline and routine shaped his early years. Later, he moved into the offshore industry, where he found financial success—earning £10,000 a month and living a dream most could only imagine.
Exotic vacations, lavish nights out, and a stunning villa in Spain—all of it was carefully curated and shared online. But behind the picture-perfect posts was a different story. Money came fast, but it disappeared just as quickly. Reality hit hard when Andy found himself returning to work broke, despite the flashy lifestyle he had built.
All At Sea peels back the layers of a life that seemed ideal on the surface but was, in many ways, spiraling out of control.
For Andy, putting his life down on paper wasn’t just about telling a story—it was about facing hard truths. As he explains in the interview:
“There were times when writing this book hit me emotionally. But the more I wrote, the more I realized—I needed to get it all out.”
The book delves into his relationships, financial missteps, and self-destructive habits with unflinching honesty. At one point, he even questioned whether to publish it at all, knowing it might cost him friendships and relationships.
But in the end, he chose authenticity over comfort.
Unlike the polished success stories often seen in memoirs, All At Sea embraces the messiness of real life. Andy shares the highs and lows—from high-rolling weekends in Thailand to the painful realization that his dream life was built on shaky ground.
His brutally honest storytelling has resonated with readers. Early reviews highlight how refreshing it is to see an autobiography that doesn’t hold back. As Ken Scott notes in the interview:
“There were moments where I thought—did he really just put that in the book? But that’s what makes it stand out. It’s real.”
With All At Sea making waves, Andy isn’t stopping there. He’s already deep into his next projects:
Book 2 – Who Stole My Crypto? – A firsthand look at the highs and lows of cryptocurrency, where fortunes are made—and lost—overnight.
Book 3 – Transformation: Road to Ironman – Andy’s journey from an unhealthy lifestyle to training for the ultimate endurance challenge: the Ironman.