D. R. Martin grew up in Duluth, Minnesota, and began his writing career as an arts journalist in Minneapolis. As a professional writer, he has covered topics ranging from consumer electronics and medical technology to travel and classical music. For many years, he reviewed science fiction and fantasy books for the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

D. R. is the author of the Johnny Graphic ghost adventure series for kids and the Marta Hjelm mystery Smoking Ruin. Under the pen name Richard Audry he is the author of the Mary MacDougall historical mysteries (A Pretty Little Plot, The Stolen Star, A Daughter’s Doubt, and A Mary MacDougall Mystery Duet) and the canine cozy mysteries The Karma of King Harald and King Harald’s Heist.  He is also the author of two books of literary commentary: Travis McGee & Me and Four Science Fiction Authors.

All of D. R.’s books are published by Conger Road Press of Minneapolis.