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Fictional Problems is a new podcast where two mostly-human writers, A.R. Mc Nevin and Gary J. Martin embark on a quest to conquer the many-headed beast known as speculative fiction. Let the overthinking begin...

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Author | A.R. McNevin The author website of A.R. McNevin; author of the Parliament of Crowe series among other works of science fiction and fantasy

Check out the substantial range of titles produced by A.R. Mc Nevin.

www.armcnevin.com

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Knight of Gaelgara - Epic Heroic Fantasy at Temple Dark Books War of Souls Apocrypha is the debut trilogy from Irish author of Medieval Fantasy Adventure, Gary J. Martin. The first instalment, Knight of Gaelgara, releases in Summer 2024.

In case anyone was interested in what Gary J.Martin had written, Knight of Gaelgara, please follow the below link. There is information about the title and photos of armoured and battling knights at the book launch in Swords Castle, Co. Dublin

www.templedarkbooks.com/knight-of-ga...

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Episode 2 Part 2 - Fail Your Way to Your Voice | Fictional Problems This episode explores how failing to be your favourite writer can help you find your own voice, how failure and dislike can become creative fuel, and the choices between writing standalones or series ...

NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!

Check out www.armcnevin.com

www.templedarkbooks.com/speculative-...

fictionalproblems.podbean.com/e/fail-your-...

#writingtips #irishwriters #newpodcastepisode
#writingcommunity #fantasy #SpeculativeFiction #irishauthor #sciencefiction #speculativefictionireland #podcast

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Speculative Fiction Ireland (SFI) Speculative Fiction Ireland (SFI) is Ireland's national association for fans of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. Become a member now.

PSSSSST...Just between us, early access to new episodes of Fictional Problems can found at:

www.templedarkbooks.com/speculative-...

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NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!

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Episode 1-Part 1 & 2
Episode 2-Part1 available here

www.templedarkbooks.com/speculative-...
and here
www.podbean.com/eas/pb-6gqzf...

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#writing #fantasy #speculativefiction #irishauthor #sciecefiction #speculativefictionireland #booksky

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In episode 2, part 1, your hosts explore where ideas come from, the form of inspiration, whether fan fiction counts as writing, readiness to hit publish, and how series structure shapes storytelling.
Join the conversation about turning influences into original work and preparing a story for readers.

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Join @adrianmgibson.bsky.social @mjkuhnbooks.bsky.social & Greta Kelly as they discuss EPIC FANTASY with George R.R. Martin @robinhobb.bsky.social @brandonsanderson.com @rebeccaroanhorse.bsky.social @ryancahill.bsky.social!

WATCH: youtu.be/OxhX_Ct9f-4?...
LISTEN: linktr.ee/SFFAddicts

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NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!

Episode 1, part 2- we talk about the relevancy of what's on the page versus the notes not played.
We'll be discussing foreshadowing, making sense of it all, plotting versus pantsing, and we'll tackle an introduction to world building. Join us.

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Here is our podcast 'intro' as we in the business like to call it. Gary J.Martin writes fantasy, depicted by a knight. A.R. McNevin writes science fiction and shown as an intrepid 'naut' of some kind, astronaut, cosmonaut, galaxinaut or even a dimensionaut. Either way it could all come to naut. 🀭

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#podcastshow #writing #fantasy #speculativefiction #templedarkbooks #irishauthor #sciecefiction #speculativefictionireland #booksky

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Fictional Problems now also available on:

Amazon Music/Audible -
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Podbean -
www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-mp...

Apple Podcasts -
podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/f...

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Episode 1-Part 1 & 2
Episode 2-Part1 available here

www.templedarkbooks.com/speculative-...

#podcast #writingtips #writingcommunity #fantasybookseries #irishwriters
#podcastshow #writing #fantasy #speculativefiction #templedarkbooks #irishauthor #sciecefiction #speculativefictionireland #booksky

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Fictional Problems
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#podcastshow #writing #fantasy #speculativefiction #templedarkbooks #irishauthor #sciecefiction #speculativefictionireland #booksky

Episode 1 - Part 1 and 2 available here:

www.templedarkbooks.com/speculative-...

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Just some fun 'characters' from our first episode.

Allow us to introduce Mono-lit and The Accountable Vampire
(AI generated)

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