Joao S Martins, 59 years old, was born and raised in Manteigas, Portugal. He earned his degree at the Catholic University of Lisbon. During his time in Portugal he dedicated himself to teaching and education, at various levels of public institutions. He first arrived in the U.S. in 1986. Even though he had plans of only staying a month, he decided to relocate to the U.S. permanently with his family. He has resided in Livingston, NJ for the past 24 years. He has published 7 books: "Exercicio de Pintura" (poetry); "A Estrelinha da serra..." (short stories); "Canticos Paralelos" (poetry); "Interv...