Martin was born in Hastings, Sussex, and moved to Dorset with his family when he was eight years old. At twenty-one he became a Butlins Redcoat at Minehead, Somerset, where he learned his craft as a professional host, and became the centre's resident compere for several years. He later opened three nightclubs as Entertainment Manager, and went on to work in corporate events. Martin had always enjoyed creative writing and, in 2011, he self-published the first of three humorous, rhyming story books for children. In 2014-2015 he was commissioned five times by a global charity to rewrite classic tales for children. His lifelong ambition was finally achieved in 2019 when 'The Wandering Wildebeest' was officially published, followed two years later by 'Animaliteration', which he hopes will be enjoyed by children and grown-ups alike!