MEET J. MATTHEWS

Joseph T. Matthews is a dynamic author, lyricist, and technology professional whose work explores the intersection of identity, trauma, and the human condition. With a literary focus on psychological thrillers, speculative fiction, and emotional poetry, his writing delves into the darker corners of life that many others avoid. His narratives are emotionally charged yet structurally precise—often blending deeply personal themes with broader societal reflections. Based in Reston, Virginia, Joseph’s lived experiences, particularly as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, shape much of the emotional resonance and thematic urgency that defines his work.

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Joseph’s novels—including bare, Fading Echos, and the upcoming Do Androids Sleep?—are known for their immersive world-building and emotionally raw characters. Whether unraveling the quiet devastation of a family broken by silence, or examining the ethical limits of artificial intelligence, his stories consistently challenge readers to question systems, beliefs, and themselves. His visual approach to storytelling creates vivid, cinematic scenes that stay with readers long after the last page.

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In addition to his literary work, Joseph is the creative force behind several musical projects, including Triggers, Just Pictures of Her, and CUT. His albums are not traditional in structure—they are narrative, emotionally exact, and rooted in psychological realism. Songs often center themes of mental illness, queer survival, addiction, sexual trauma, and recovery, written with the same intensity and clarity as his fiction. His music is raw and unsanitized, designed less to entertain than to bear witness.

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Professionally, Joseph also works in technology, blending analytical discipline with creative vision. His background in IT informs the logic and structure found in his storytelling, while his artistry adds emotional nuance to complex themes. Across every medium—from prose to poetry to music—Joseph T. Matthews is committed to telling stories that do more than entertain. They provoke. They disturb. They heal. And above all, they reveal.