The author or editor of more than a dozen books, Martin recently completed a lengthy teaching career with stops at Rutgers, the University of Houston, The Citadel, and the U. S. Military Academy at West Point. Holds a Ph.D. in U. S. History from the University of Wisconsin. Recently published his first novel, Surviving Dresden (2021) with co-author Bob Burris. Served as an Executive Producer of the much admired film Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed (2021), narrated by Martin Sheen. Consults as a historian adviser to the Oneida Indian Nation of New York and as a book series editor (Small Battles) for Westholme Publishers.

During his career as a script writer and film producer, Burris served as a guiding force behind such high-profile network television programs as Warner Brothers’ Growing Pains. Has since focused his activities on feature film script writing and production, including involvement in recent years with such highly respected movies as Old Henry (2021) and 1000 to 1: The Cory Weissman Story (2014). Also co-authored Surviving Dresden (2021). Has also worked extensively with the Warner Brothers’ Writers Workshop, helping to nurture aspiring television and film screenwriters in teaching them how best to design and shape their work.

Beginning his career as a cinematographer and editor at PBS in San Diego, Hurn has become an award-winning director of photography (DP) for feature films, television programs, documentaries, and commercials. Has established himself as an in demand DP for some of the industry’s best known documentary filmmakers. His work has appeared on American Masters and Frontline, among others. Has also served as a DP for such noteworthy movies as Trade of Innocents, (2012) filmed in Thailand with Mira Sorvino, and Amazing Love (2012), filmed in Israel with Sean Astin and Patty Duke. Among his honors, Hurn has won three Emmy awards for his film work.