Look and Listen

Biography

Mike Martin is a refreshingly new self-published author who has been writing for most of his life. While his first novel is admittedly rough around the edges it is quite an accomplishment to even have completed the work. Mike is a motivated young man, and after seeing the overwhelming costs to have a book professionally edited and designed he set out to find ways to make his dream come true on his own. Seeking help from friends who have friends who have friends, Mike had his book professionally edited at the best price possible, and then followed as many rules as he could find on interior design. He spent months bringing his book to life in a quality a perfectionist would be proud of, and then he sought out help for cover design. After getting some not so impressive sketches with a few useful designs he decided to take his favorite and modify it to his liking. 100% of the book from cover to cover was designed by Mike with help from his brother on some of the more technical aspects and the end result is a novel that has been said to be on par with any of the current mix of humorous action dramas. Mike is only twenty-three years old and he currently lives in Markham, Illinois. In his free time he is a professional wrestler (known as Mikey Chase) and a family man. You can stay in touch with Mike by following him on twitter @MMartinWrites

Inspiration

Life in general along with Dean Koontz, Mick Foley, and Caprice Crane novels. Jonathan Safran Foer as well.