Joshua D. Martin
Panelist
REDPLICANT, alter ego Joshua D. Martin, is suspected of writing dark and weird fiction. His work may contain action-horror, retrofuturism, and maids. Our sources say he holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Full Sail University. Joshua's stories were spotted in several magazines, and he has won first prize in N3F's 2025 Amateur Short Story Contest. When not ruining his characters’ lives, he lifts metal and eats spicy food. If you encounter the unit, report him immediately.
12:30PM - 2:00PM EDT
Saturday July 11th
Futurism in Fantasy
Readers often associate futurism with science fiction, but futurism can also be explored via the genre of fantasy. Our panel discusses the subgenre and how its settings are developed through myth, magic, technology, and visionary worldbuilding. (Moderator: Solar Hoàng)
1:30PM - 3:00PM EDT
Sunday July 12th
Writing Scripts for Comics and Graphic Novels
Writing scripts for comics and graphic novels requires a different approach than writing prose. Join our panelists as they discuss their strategies and what to do (or avoid!). (Moderator: Jesse Pohlman)