Biography

Born in West Bend, Wisconsin, Marie Martin published her first poem at twelve years old in her school newsletter. An active student and writer, she continued writing poetry throughout the 80s and 90s. She was an award-winning poetry reader in the early 1990's, competing statewide, receiving dozens of honors for her inspiring interpretations of Longfellow and Alfred Noyes.

Martin began pursuing a bachelor's degree in 1997, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a bachelor's degree in English in 2001. While attending she spent two intensive semesters under poet Douglas Flaherty's tutelage. As a graduatet, she served as the senior editor of The Wisconsin Review.

Six of Martin's poems were displayed at the "Release the Compassion" exhibit at the historic Algoma Room in downtown Oshkosh in April 2003.

The collection on this site represents a snapshot of her work from 1999-2005. She describes her poetry as "portrayal."

Currently, Martin is a senior editor for the Sustainable Agricultural Research Education Program in the Twin Cities. She is a freelance editor and proofreader.

Martin's other interests include literary theory, public administration, sustainability, fine arts, rocking out, and organic gardening.

Her creative writing has appeared in: 400 University Drive, The Wisconsin Review, The Fence (issues 3 and 6), and The Rambler (vol. 5, no. 5).