Benjamin Martin

Benjamin Martin, born on November 12, 1984, is an author primarily known for his young adult and urban fantasy novels. He currently resides in Okinawa. Martin has received recognition for his literary contributions, including the "Samurai Awakening" series. This series was a finalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award in 2011 and received an award in the Middle East/Asia/India Crystal Kite Awards in 2013. His bibliography includes the "Samurai Awakening" novels published by Tuttle Publishing, beginning with the title novel in 2012, followed by "Revenge of the Akuma Clan" in 2013, with further entries indicated as TBA. He also has a series of "Jitsugen Samurai Diaries" shorts, with "The Tanner's Daughter" published in 2013 and additional entries also marked as TBA. Beyond his writing, Martin has also been recognized for his photography, winning the 2012 Tarumi Kengo prize in the Coral Way Photo Contest.

Benjamin Martin is recognized for his contributions to young adult and urban fantasy literature. His "Samurai Awakening" novel series, published by Tuttle Publishing, began with the eponymous title in 2012, followed by "Revenge of the Akuma Clan" in 2013. The series has garnered critical attention, achieving semi-finalist status in the 2011 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award and receiving the Middle East/Asia/India Crystal Kite Award in 2013. Martin also contributes to the short fiction genre with his "Jitsugen Samurai Diaries" series, which includes "The Tanner's Daughter" from 2013. Further installments in both series are indicated as TBA.

In addition to his career as a novelist, Benjamin Martin has also been acknowledged for his skills in photography. He secured the Tarumi Kengo prize in the Coral Way Photo Contest in 2012, showcasing a breadth of artistic talent. Martin's current residence in Okinawa provides a backdrop for both his creative writing and photographic endeavors. Information regarding his specific photographic subjects or themes is not detailed in the provided source material, but this award marks a notable achievement in his visual arts career.