BIOGRAPHY
D. C. Martin has finally settled in Guelph, Ontario. Previously, he's lived in Seoul and Dar es Salaam. Martin likes his coffee early and his water with barley, hops and yeast. When he's not writing, Martin is often saying: “This is their year,” about his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs. He's always cooking up something–whether it's an award-winning chili, or a diabolical plot-twist, you know it's gonna be spicy. His writing is known for its quirky, endearing characters who find themselves in highly unexpected predicaments. His debut novel, Hindsight is 2020 earned awards from Literary Titan and Bookview Reviews. His stories are featured in Mobius Blvd Magazine, Meat for Tea: The Valley Review, Books & Pieces Magazine and Umbrella Factory Magazine. He has a degree in English Literature from the University of Guelph, and a Bachelor of Education from Brock University. Mr. Martin teaches Grade 4 and lives with his wife, daughter and cantankerous cat.
BOOKS BY D.C.MARTIN
ABOUT THE BOOK
Gerry McLean is a man in transition. Or maybe his life has always been that way—seemingly in the hands of others, unravelling before his eyes. This time, though, Gerry is in control.
Hindsight is 2020 is an award-winning family saga that unfolds over almost a century, chronicling the lives and times of the McLeans. Their stories are interwoven but trip through time in a non-linear way, told through flashbacks, memories, dreams, and multiple points of view. Each thread ties back to Gerry, an anxiety-ridden man who—at a time when a pandemic has gripped the world—is both reflecting on the past and looking forward to the future.
Hindsight is 2020 is largely set in small-town Ontario but takes the reader to South Korea and Tanzania as it traces Gerry’s journey from boyhood to family patriarch. Throughout the book, Gerry’s words, actions, and motivations are at once unnerving and heroic. He holds the clues that tie together the enigmatic relationships of five generations of family. Yet Gerry’s own fate remains to be unravelled by the reader in this gripping novel about choice, sacrifice, and the stories we all need to hear in order to heal.
Hindsight is 2020 is an award-winning family saga that unfolds over almost a century, chronicling the lives and times of the McLeans. Their stories are interwoven but trip through time in a non-linear way, told through flashbacks, memories, dreams, and multiple points of view. Each thread ties back to Gerry, an anxiety-ridden man who—at a time when a pandemic has gripped the world—is both reflecting on the past and looking forward to the future.
Hindsight is 2020 is largely set in small-town Ontario but takes the reader to South Korea and Tanzania as it traces Gerry’s journey from boyhood to family patriarch. Throughout the book, Gerry’s words, actions, and motivations are at once unnerving and heroic. He holds the clues that tie together the enigmatic relationships of five generations of family. Yet Gerry’s own fate remains to be unravelled by the reader in this gripping novel about choice, sacrifice, and the stories we all need to hear in order to heal.
BOOK REVIEWS
HINDSIGHT IS 2020
“Martin's writing weaves a gripping drama that leaves little room for breath.”
–Bookview Reviews
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“This family drama explores a rich tapestry of themes: love, decision-making, sacrifice, loss and...vengeance.”
–Literary Titan
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“Incredibly well written…profound and endearing.”
–Chelsea Burdick, YourFirstReview.com
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–Chelsea Burdick, YourFirstReview.com
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“This is an intricate tale that intertwines themes of redemption, revenge, family-dynamics and the weight of history.”
–The Prairies Reviews Read the full review here: REACTIONSHere's what people are saying about Hindsight is 2020:
"The story is intricate and makes great use of writing as a literary device; by doing this, the author gives you further insights into the characters that you would not normally see." --Dave Smiderle "This is not a lazy or mindless read, but a book that demands your attention as you weave together the threads of the McLean family tapestry over generations of trauma and loss." --K. Perz "Martin's ability to express deep emotional dialogues on one hand, and dish out harsh reality bites on the other shows that he is an author who is in full command of his voice." --John Richer "Through its complex characters, diverse writing styles, and suspense, the novel immerses readers in a captivating blend of psychological thriller and introspection. As the McLean family’s journey unfolds, ‘Hindsight is 2020’ invites us to ponder the power of words and the intricacies of identity." --Julie Richer "Hindsight is 2020 was a satisfying yet haunting read, and the stories and characters have lingered in my mind long after the last page." --Eva Black "This book is definitely worth a read, perhaps even more than once!" --Amanda Smiderle "With an intensity and ambiguity, at times painfully revealed, ´Hindsight’ is filled with arresting realizations that will stay with you." –-Elena Petrus |
STORIES BY D.C.MARTIN
The Perfect Host
Ken Walters has the perfect life; family, career, beautiful wife. But when he finds his beloved garden shed infested with rats, he is horrified, and is very eager to defeat them. What he doesn’t recognize is that the real war will take place in his head as he battles insomnia, paranoia and hallucinations. Will he declare victory against the squealing army of vermin, or will his mind be overthrown?
You can read "The Perfect Host" in Mobius Blvd Magazine, Volume 17. Click the link below for access.
Ken Walters has the perfect life; family, career, beautiful wife. But when he finds his beloved garden shed infested with rats, he is horrified, and is very eager to defeat them. What he doesn’t recognize is that the real war will take place in his head as he battles insomnia, paranoia and hallucinations. Will he declare victory against the squealing army of vermin, or will his mind be overthrown?
You can read "The Perfect Host" in Mobius Blvd Magazine, Volume 17. Click the link below for access.
Spread Thin
Wesley Phillips needed to change his life. He was out-of-shape, divorced and lonely. Moving to a new city and starting a new job was going to fix that. But his pursuit of a beautiful stranger set him on a path not only of recovery, but of compassion. After springing into action to save the life of a mysterious old man, he began to feel manipulated. Will he find love in a new romance, or will his misgivings about the old man prove to be warranted?
You can read "Spread Thin" in Meat for Tea: The Valley Review, Volume 19, Issue 1. Click the link below for access.
Wesley Phillips needed to change his life. He was out-of-shape, divorced and lonely. Moving to a new city and starting a new job was going to fix that. But his pursuit of a beautiful stranger set him on a path not only of recovery, but of compassion. After springing into action to save the life of a mysterious old man, he began to feel manipulated. Will he find love in a new romance, or will his misgivings about the old man prove to be warranted?
You can read "Spread Thin" in Meat for Tea: The Valley Review, Volume 19, Issue 1. Click the link below for access.
Reflection Coming soon!
Peyton Simmons is on the run–not only from her cruel benefactor, Jack–but from the law. As she becomes increasingly desperate to pay her debt, her risks become more dangerous. When she meets a kind, but naive elderly stranger named Lilith, she sees a way out. As an unlikely friendship grows, Peyton begins to see glimpses of her future self in Lilith. Peyton now faces a choice: take advantage of the old lady and pay her debt, or cut ties with her criminal past by facing Jack. Either way, somebody’s going to get hurt.
You can read "Reflection" in Umbrella Factory Magazine, Issue 72. Click the link below for access.
Peyton Simmons is on the run–not only from her cruel benefactor, Jack–but from the law. As she becomes increasingly desperate to pay her debt, her risks become more dangerous. When she meets a kind, but naive elderly stranger named Lilith, she sees a way out. As an unlikely friendship grows, Peyton begins to see glimpses of her future self in Lilith. Peyton now faces a choice: take advantage of the old lady and pay her debt, or cut ties with her criminal past by facing Jack. Either way, somebody’s going to get hurt.
You can read "Reflection" in Umbrella Factory Magazine, Issue 72. Click the link below for access.
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