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"Every level of achievement should serve as the foundation for building the next."
Harry Potter fans! Check out Michael's Take on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows at SF-Fandom! (New memberships are closed until July 27 to prevent spoiler spam.)Recognized around the world as one of the leading authorities on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, Michael Martinez has shared his knowledge and insights on Middle-earth with other fans in the online world for many years. His books and essays have been translated into Polish, Spanish, Italian, Hungarian, Greek, Hebrew, Portuguese, and Finnish. But though he is best known for his research into Tolkien's chief literary creation, this versatile author has garnered respect and acknowledgement in more than one field. Most of Michael's early professional career was devoted to the family of Business Basic programming languages which were developed for mini-computers in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and then ported to UNIX and PC operating systems in the 1980s. A former employee of Basis International, one of the leading vendors of Business Basic, Michael has written numerous technical papers and articles on programming techniques and methodologies. He has worked as a consultant, IT manager, programmer, and teacher for many companies. His innovative work as a Webmaster and online community builder has inspired many professional and amateur Webmasters through the years. Xenite.Org, founded in 1997, has served as a proving ground for many concepts which are now widely implemented across the World Wide Web. The award-winning domain has claimed many "firsts" in non-commercial Web design, promotion, and management. Michael's advice and expertise in the field of search engine optimization, Internet Marketing, and Web site promotion have been sought after by Webmasters and business owners for several years. As of October 2006, Michael has been employed as Director of Search Strategies for an Internet Marketing firm in Seattle, WA. He acknowledges that he owes a great debt of gratitude to many people who have helped him through the years. "Whatever success I have enjoyed did not come easily or simply through my own efforts," he says. "I have learned much from other people, and from the challenges other people have set me. In every field where I am regarded as knowledgeable or 'an expert', I still remember poignantly my first introductions to those topics. I was as naive and prone to error as the next person. But there was always someone there, willing to show me the way and help me get to the next level. I've tried to give back what I have received. And I have never stopped trying to learn more about the subjects which interest me." No stranger to controversy, Michael has striven to create a safe haven for weary veterans of more contentious communities. SF-FANDOM, home to dozens of Web forums devoted to topics related to science fiction, fantasy, history, and mythology, boasts thousands of registered users (registration is free but optional) and many more thousands of lurkers and unregistered users. Michael's offline interests include traveling, Latin dancing (Salsa, Merengue, and Cha Cha), movies, music, white cheese dip, and dining out with friends. He stays in close touch with his family and still keeps an eye out for Miss Right.... Michael shares personal anecdotes and occasional technical comments on his semi-official blog. The blog posts are intended for entertainment and have gained a growing worldwide audience. Michael was also a contributor to the popular SEOmoz blog for search engine optimization specialists. SEOMoz was featured in Newsweek Magazine and Slashdot. Michael now shares his SEO insights at the SEO Theory blog. Stay on top of Michael's upcoming events, or see where he has appeared in the past in the Events and Appearances page. We have provided a Question and Answer page with many of the questions Michael's readers have asked through the years. Read more about Michael's popular books, Visualizing Middle-earth, Parma Endorion, and Understanding Middle-earth. Browse various press releases announcing Michael's books, tours, and more. You will also find a discussion of several of the more popular and innovative Web sites Michael has established through the years. And if you are curious about who uses Michael's Tolkien work in their own research, or at least recommends it to other people, we have provided a list of Michael Martinez Citations from sites around the Web. Finally, if you are curious about where Michael's essays and eBooks may be found, check out the very extensive Michael Martinez Articles and Essays section. Many sites which have featured Michael's essays are no longer active, or have been redesigned. Numerous requests for permission to translate essays have been received with no word on where or when the translations will be available. |
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