About the Author

Gayle (Homes) Martin started her career as a graphic designer. She began writing in 2005 when she self-published her first book, Anna's Kitchen: a Compilation of WWII Ration Recipes That You Can Create in Your Kitchen Today. This was followed in 2006 by Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Luke and Jenny Visit Tombstone, the first book in her Luke and Jenny series of historical novels for young readers. Gunfight at the O.K. Corral was an honorable mention at the 2007 Hollywood Book Festival and was followed by Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County War: a Luke and Jenny Adventure, a finalist in the 2007 Indie Book Awards of Excellence. The third book in the Luke and Jenny series, Riding with the James Gang: a Luke and Jenny Adventure, was released in January, 2010.

In addition to the Luke and Jenny series of books, Gayle Martin also writes romance novels for adult readers as, Marina Martindale.

Gayle currently resides in Tucson, Arizona, and in her spare times she enjoys quilt making and cake decorating.