T. Michael Martin is a novelist and screenwriter best known for his young adult thrillers, including his debut novel, "The End Games," published by Balzer + Bray in 2013. Inspired by his younger brother and their shared love of zombie films, the book earned widespread acclaim, with Booklist naming Martin the #1 "Insanely Talented First Novelist" of 2013. His follow-up novel, "Mr. Fahrenheit," was praised by critics for its "Bradburian magic," drawing comparisons to the works of Ray Bradbury. Both novels have been lauded by publications like Voice of Youth Advocates and authors such as John Green, who called "The End Games" "brilliant, blisteringly intelligent fiction."
Martin holds a B.F.A. in Filmmaking from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and has worked as a Google employee while co-creating the popular YouTube channel "How to Adult." His writing often blends suspense with emotional depth, reflecting his background in storytelling across multiple mediums. Notably, he inadvertently sparked a cultural meme by crafting the fictional Nintendo quote "Everything not saved will be lost" for "The End Games."
Currently residing in Los Angeles with his pug, Martin continues to balance his creative pursuits with a distinctive wit—a trait evident in both his writing and his playful acknowledgment of his dog's social media popularity. His works remain celebrated for their inventive narratives and genre-blurring appeal.