John Alan Martinson

John Alan Martinson Jr. is an American voice actor, audiobook narrator, producer, writer, and tabletop roleplaying game designer with experience spanning audiobooks, documentary narration, stage acting, and immersive storytelling. Over the course of his career, he has produced and narrated more than 120 audiobooks across genres including business, philosophy, religion, fantasy, self-help, language learning, controversial nonfiction, and speculative fiction. His narration work has appeared on platforms including Audible and Amazon, where he has voiced titles ranging from entrepreneurial guides and theological works to fantasy and educational material.

In addition to audiobook production, John has experience in Shakespearean stage acting, character performance, documentary narration, and performance-driven storytelling. His background in competitive first-person shooter gaming as a gaming coach and team leader helped develop his communication, leadership, improvisation, and tactical thinking skills before he shifted his primary creative focus toward TTRPGs and worldbuilding. He is the creator of the gothic horror tabletop roleplaying game Gloria Nocturna and the Jack’s Cinematic d12 system.

As an author, John has written and independently published multiple fiction and nonfiction books covering survival, religion, homelessness, independent publishing, theology, and game design. His published works include The Homeless Survival Guide, How to Live in a Storage Unit or Other Place You Don’t Belong, Chasing the Carrot, and other creator-owned projects available at JohnAlanMartinson.com.

John specializes in deep, distinctive narration styles suited for suitable for fiction and non-fiction. His broader creative background as a writer, worldbuilder, voice performer, and professional game master gives his narration work a strong sense of atmosphere, characterization, and dramatic pacing.