Dr. Reginald Martin became the youngest full professor at the University of Memphis in 1991 at the age of 35 after obtaining five degrees, including a Ph.D. in English Language and Literature from the University of Tulsa. He founded the writing and editing firm Professional Communications Services, Ltd., Inc. and also runs the publishing company, reginaldmartinbooks. He is the author of the poetry collection Southern Secrets and has edited several anthologies, including Dark Eros: Black Erotic Writing.