A former English teacher and lecturer in creative writing, Martin Stewart has been a full-time writer for nearly ten years. The Bridget Vanderpuff series, published by Zephyr, is his middle-grade debut. His previous work, for young adults, was published by Penguin, and nominated for several national awards. His adult debut, Double Proof, launches with Polygon in March 2024. Martin’s work has been published internationally, and translated into nine languages.