Meet Our Authors
Stories begin with extraordinary storytellers. At La Selva Publishing, our authors write to entertain, inspire, and leave readers thinking long after the final page.
Leonard Martinez
Attorney • Author • Publisher
“The courtroom is filled with stories waiting to be told.”
Leonard Martinez is an attorney, entrepreneur, and author whose career has been devoted to justice, public service, and powerful storytelling. Drawing upon more than three decades of courtroom experience, Leonard creates authentic legal thrillers where compelling characters, moral conflict, and suspense intersect with the realities of the justice system.
His debut novel, Devil’s Outcry, combines the intensity of criminal litigation with deeply human stories of family, sacrifice, and redemption, creating a legal thriller that keeps readers turning pages.
When he isn’t practicing law or writing, Leonard enjoys spending time with his family, mentoring young professionals, and developing new stories through La Selva Publishing.
Books by Leonard
📕 Devil’s Outcry
A legal thriller exploring justice, corruption, and redemption.
🟣 Hearing No Evil (Coming Soon)
A gripping legal thriller that challenges what happens when those sworn to uphold the law choose silence over truth.
Dante Martinez
Author • Creative Director • Digital Storyteller
“Great stories don’t just entertain. They stay with us long after the last page.” DJM
Dante Martinez is an author and creative professional whose work spans horror fiction, children’s literature, and digital storytelling. A graduate of the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, Dante combines imaginative storytelling with visual creativity to create unforgettable experiences for readers of all ages.
Professionally, Dante serves as the Director of Digital Engagement for the Office of Colorado Governor Jared Polis, where he leads statewide digital communications, executive messaging, and creative strategy while overseeing multidisciplinary teams responsible for photography, videography, design, and public engagement. His work has contributed to award-winning communications campaigns recognized across Colorado.
As an author, Dante enjoys exploring vastly different worlds through his writing. His published horror fiction delivers suspense, mystery, and unexpected twists, while his charming Amazing Sheep Stories series introduces young readers to lovable characters and meaningful life lessons through imagination and adventure.
Books by Dante
- 👻 Published Horror Novel
- 🐑 Amazing Sheep Stories
- Additional titles coming soon