Ross Mackay –
Writing the familiar strange and the strange familiar.

The pseudonym RM is a novelist, short story writer and playwright in experimental literature, incorporating themes of faith, inequality and humour to create sprawling surreal landscapes onto which we explore the struggles of modern Britain in the 21st century.

Front-and-centre of his works are the struggle of the declining middle class in an age of decay, coupled with the desire to be saved through ourselves, or perhaps something otherworldly.

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MY STRENGHTS

Ambition

I'm passionate about what I do, and never do things half-heartedly.

Precision

I believe it's pointless to do something if you're not going to do it well.

Assertive

I'm not afraid to ask the difficult questions and have the difficult conversations.

Noted works

How to Market the Bomb (play)

Performed St Leonards-on-Sea, Hastings, September 2025

William Blake Poetry Prize 2015

'Glad Day', commended. Judge: George Szirtes
a religious painting on a wall
a religious painting on a wall

Blog

teal and black typewriter machine
teal and black typewriter machine

TESTIMONIALS

Sasha Grey

Fashion Weekly Editor

Julian has been our ace card for a while now – he's dependable, always delivering his work on time. The quality of his work is of such high standard that we often don't need too many layers of edits to get the first draft into the published version. He helps us cover meaningful stories with a distinct voice, while also working as a team player. If you're looking for a quality writer, Julian's one I'd vouch for.

Martha Smith

World Politics Editor

Julian is one of those writers who are able to distinguish their own voice throughout any piece of work, without losing the soul of the publication itself. He's able to pick up on some of the finer nuances of the political climate and express them in words that are easy to comprehend and digest by many audiences. He's a delight to work with, and such a nice person, too.

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