Martin Terrell - Behind The Scenes
Martin Terrell is an author whose work is shaped by lived experience, reflection, and a deep examination of justice and identity. His work is shaped by a life that has seen both sides of the justice system—offering a perspective that is grounded, reflective, and deeply human.
After facing the realities of incarceration, including time served for a crime he did not commit, Martin chose to focus not on what was done to him, but on what he could build from it.
Through education, leadership, and years of professional work, he rebuilt his path—eventually serving in roles that allowed him to contribute meaningfully beyond his past.
Writing became a natural extension of that journey—not to tell a story for its own sake, but to share insight on justice, identity, responsibility, and the experiences that often go unseen.
His work invites readers to question assumptions, look deeper, and consider perspectives that are often overlooked.
Mastering Triumph is a work of love showcasing the author's best non-fiction books in the hopes of helping others navigate life with hope and purpose.
Featured Works
What His Work Explores
Justice & Injustice
Examining how systems shape perception—and how assumptions of guilt can define a life long after the moment has passed.
Identity & Redemption
Exploring how individuals rebuild themselves after adversity, and what it means to move forward with purpose.
Unseen Struggles
Giving voice to the emotional and psychological experiences that are often hidden beneath the surface.
Perspective & Truth
Challenging readers to question what they believe about fairness, responsibility, and the human condition.
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Testimonials
I am a Southerner, who grew up in segregated Mississippi. I subliminally was aware of the injustices that took place but was never actually confronted with or saw them. I grew up around Black people, playing with the children and eating their wonderful foods.
This book was quite a revelation to me about the perspective of segregation from 'the other side'.... It is told without rancor or hatred but simply from a very personal view point. Expressing the biases from both sides which has made true integration difficult. It also shows the positives from both races. Everyone should read this book. Look forward to the sequel.
Petey Kaletta
Junior navigates the stormy waters of America during the Civil Rights era. The trip from the slums of Selma to Cincinnati's Thirteenth Street, and then to academic Walnut Hill High, is full of delightful stories. Crawling through the transom, getting the first bike, the significance of wearing the hat and tying your tie––all are full of delightful details and detailed with an excellent dialogue.
Many times I thought, I wish I could have written that. And I am a writer myself. For me, as a person coming from Europe, the description of the details of caring for black hair was quite enlightening. And finding out how important it is to the culture.
The entire story reminds me of the recently read 'Hillbilly Elegy'. Same problems just experienced by another group of Americans.
The story ends with Junior in his late teens. I hope the author will follow with the sequence on what had helped to complete his amazing journey to the place where he's now.
Witold Niesluchowski
Unseen Scars is a powerful look into real and heartbreaking issues in our society. The stories and poems based on real events are deeply moving.
Ashley S.
