Martyn was born in 1983 and lives in the village of Bryncae in Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, UK. He is a loving husband, a Dad of two wonderful children and the apparent master of a mischievous dog called Woody. When not working in the environmental sector and studying for a PhD, Martyn loves nothing more than creating stories with his children, using their toys, recent adventures and the beautiful beaches and landscapes of Wales as inspiration. 'Harold the Bear: Goes to the Beach' is Martyn's first children's book. Martyn is proud to support WaterAid as his chosen charity.