Terry L. Martin

Terry Lee Martin is an alumnus of the University of Tennessee at Martin and former teacher. His first book, the non-fiction work, "Love's Young Dream: The Letters of Dr. Edward Noel Franklin to Miss Nannie Hillman-1871," explores two prominent Middle Tennessee families of the antebellum and postbellum South. The book received positive reviews by professors and historians. Martin has presented his research at various historical societies. Martin's venture into fiction began with his fantasy world-building in the early 2000s, coming to fruition in his "Heirs to the Taxiarch" book series. The first volume, "Seeds of the Guardian," was published in 2021 by Silver Goblet Press. As of 2025, three of the planned five books in the series have been published. Visit the Silver Goblet Press website for more information.