Books with author John F. Martin

Accounts of dare-devil exploits have always been read with deep interest. One of the salient features of human nature is curiosity, a desire to know what is being said and done outside the narrow limits of one's individual experience, or, in other words, to learn the modes of life of persons whose environment and problems are different from one's own environment and problems. To this natural curiosity, the book of travel is particularly gratifying.But when we add to the fact that such a narrative treats of races and conditions almost unknown to the inhabitants of civilised countries the consideration that those voyageurs to whom the adventures fell are men and women already prominently before the public, and so deserving of that public's special confidence, the interest and value of such a work will be seen to be extraordinarily enhanced.The cruise of Jack London's forty-five-foot ketch Snark was followed eagerly by the press of several continents. The Snark alone was enough to compel attention, but the Snark sailed by Jack London, a writer of world-wide celebrity, was irresistible. The venture caught the world's fancy. Periodicals devoted columns to a discussion of the Snark and her builder, and to the daring crew who sailed the tiny craft for two years through the South Seas.When it became known that such a voyage was in contemplation, hundreds of persons wrote to Mr. London, begging that he allow them to accompany him. On the other extreme, they were legion who threw up their hands in horror at the mere suggestion....

Accounts of dare-devil exploits have always been read with deep interest. One of the salient features of human nature is curiosity, a desire to know what is being said and done outside the narrow limits of one's individual experience, or, in other words, to learn the modes of life of persons whose environment and problems are different from one's own environment and problems. To this natural curiosity, the book of travel is particularly gratifying.But when we add to the fact that such a narrative treats of races and conditions almost unknown to the inhabitants of civilised countries the consideration that those voyageurs to whom the adventures fell are men and women already prominently before the public, and so deserving of that public's special confidence, the interest and value of such a work will be seen to be extraordinarily enhanced.The cruise of Jack London's forty-five-foot ketch Snark was followed eagerly by the press of several continents. The Snark alone was enough to compel attention, but the Snark sailed by Jack London, a writer of world-wide celebrity, was irresistible. The venture caught the world's fancy. Periodicals devoted columns to a discussion of the Snark and her builder, and to the daring crew who sailed the tiny craft for two years through the South Seas.When it became known that such a voyage was in contemplation, hundreds of persons wrote to Mr. London, begging that he allow them to accompany him. On the other extreme, they were legion who threw up their hands in horror at the mere suggestion....

Meet Smiley. Alien Feline Second Lieutenant and Earth’s self proclaimed ruler. Leader of Qwuedeviv Crew 52, Smiley has been sent to infiltrate Earth. There’s just one little problem; due to some poor planning and a possible lack of breakfast prior to launch, Smiley crash lands its drop pod and finds itself separated from its crew. With no way to contact Headquarters and a minor (very, very minor of course) fear of being caught, Smiley sets out to conquer the planet on its own. But with Ice Shooting Land Serpents protecting every yard and Earthian Media taunting a soldier’s very best resolve, how is one fuzzy invader supposed to complete its mission? Follow Smiley in one of its many crazy adventures of world conquest filled with laughs and the very best of kitty logic.

Sam is the grandson of a world-renowned space adventurer. Marvelled by his ailing grandfather's stories of interstellar travel and alien romance, he models his life after these tales - even though they may be untrue. So focussed is Sam on fulfilling what he thinks is his natural destiny in life that he becomes blind to his own reality.John Martz is a founding contributor of illustration blog Drawn.ca which has 15,000 visitors per day and just under half a million twitter followers!

Second Lt. Smiley still believes its mission is to infiltrate and rule Earth. After all, who could possibly be a better choice for such a task? Smiley attempts to explain Crew 52’s directive to Corporal Spork, but the shark-like Qwuedeviv isn’t convinced. The only logical solution is to locate the rest of Crew 52 and reestablish communication with HQ, but that is easier said than done. The fur will fly and the search is on.

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