Esteban A. Martinez lives in Denver, Colorado, where he teaches and practices law.

"In Memory of Gods and Heroes" is his first novel. He has previously published poetry and short fiction, including the short story, "Death of a Hero," which was was nominated for a Pushcart Prize.

He is working on a second novel which centers around the relationship between Francis, a 65-year-old gay homeless man, Ruben, a young lawyer disillusioned with the practice of law and, Amiga, a homeless Shih-Tzu with whom Francis claims he can speak.