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Hello there, I’m Joshua D. Martin - callsign Redplicant - a writer of morbid fiction, a lyricist of alternative music, and a blogger of literature and technology.

My Style

『 I’m primarily an author of  “heroic grimdark” sci-fi and fantasy. It’s what I would call stories and worlds that are too sinister for dark fantasy and sci-fi, but too full of optimism for cynical grimdark. My favorite part of a story is when the protagonist is on the edge of victory and defeat, and hope fuels the hero to push on against all odds. I don’t know whether to believe they’ll make it through. That fear of losing everything, I think, should feel just as strong as the certainty of triumph.

 

In my free time, I conceptualize albums intended to be adapted for post-rock and metal. No, I cannot compose music yet, but I’m learning. However, my lyrics are earworms waiting to burrow into a listener’s brain. The songs I write reflect my shared worlds, making them an extension of my characters’ stories. Occasionally, I experiment with songs that aren’t related to my fiction. If you want to collaborate on a single, EP, or album, please reach out! It’d be a lot of fun.

 

I write scripts for films, television, video games, and commercials. Take a gander at my writing samples. If you don’t see a particular genre, ask what you’d want me to try. Regardless of my appearance, I’m open to writing anything. If you have a creative writing project that needs an edge, consider summoning me with an email. Together, we can conjure something special. 』

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