Don Martin

Don Martin is a New York Times, USA Today, and Indie bestselling author of nonfiction, poetry, and young adult fantasy. Born in Appalachia, he is the author of the critically acclaimed debut YA novel Verity Vox and the Curse of Foxfire (2025) and the nonfiction deep-dive Where Did Everybody Go?, which explores the historical and social roots of the loneliness epidemic.

Other works include two collections of poetry—while I wait to be a god again, and The Playground—as well as the nonfiction work The Dabbler’s Guide to Witchcraft.

Don is also the creator and host of the inquisitive podcast Head On Fire, where he interviews experts in overlooked or misunderstood fields. His work is known for its atmospheric storytelling, signature humor, and poignant commentary on the human experience.

He lives just outside Chicago with his husband and their many pets. You can find him daily on TikTok and Instagram at @ByDonMartin. His literary agent is Kate Davids of ARC Literary Management.