Loretta Martin was born and raised in the city of Chicago, Illinois and has lived in numerous states and abroad. She and her husband Tim have called Florida home since 2014.

The proud grandmother of three, is known as a serial volunteer. She is currently supporting WKDW on the fundraising committee and is the host of Writers On The Air. She also is the Founding President of Friends of Shannon Staub Public Library and an Assistant Clerk Poll Worker for Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections. She has recently retired as a Board member of the North Port Coalition for Homeless Needy Children /Back Pack Angels but is still active in the organization.  She also has helped a number of organizations including Friends of Wild Life and Friends of Little Salt here in North Port, Florida.  Friends Helping Friends is her mantra.

For a listing of times, check the programming guide.