In ancient Greek, martys means witness. One who sees the truth and has to report it. MARTYS writes from that obligation. Life Today. Love Today. Society Today.

Critic, novelist, award-winning journalist. Former book editor of the Plain Dealer and book columnist for Glamour. Words in NYT, WSJ, and other major media.

Teacher · Coach · Author · Publisher · Linguist · Book Awards Judge | MA in Languages & Cultures | Postgraduate in Cultural Studies

I write to understand our beautiful world.

This “trophy husband” writes fiction, poetry, narrative non-fiction, travel essays, music essays, book reviews, and essays about his belly button.

Short stories, poetry, and satire.