
JOSHUA D. MARTIN
『 REDPLICANT 』
【 AUTHOR | LYRICIST | SCREENWRITER | BLOGGER 】
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. 』