Fictional Problems
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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...
Let the overthinking begin...
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Politics, freedom of speech, political alignments, cancel culture, and the moral limits of political expression.
How contemporary narratives—false-flag tactics, historical parallels influence fiction and choices writers make when reflecting politics in their work.
Politics, freedom of speech, political alignments, cancel culture, and the moral limits of political expression.
How contemporary narratives—false-flag tactics, historical parallels influence fiction and choices writers make when reflecting politics in their work.
November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
Politics, freedom of speech, political alignments, cancel culture, and the moral limits of political expression.
How contemporary narratives—false-flag tactics, historical parallels influence fiction and choices writers make when reflecting politics in their work.
Politics, freedom of speech, political alignments, cancel culture, and the moral limits of political expression.
How contemporary narratives—false-flag tactics, historical parallels influence fiction and choices writers make when reflecting politics in their work.
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
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November 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Bad story ideas, how flawed concepts can be mined for better work, and examples from pop culture. We discuss problematic premises, discarded drafts, worldbuilding missteps, and how to salvage or learn from discarded concepts.
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Bad story ideas, how flawed concepts can be mined for better work, and examples from pop culture. We discuss problematic premises, discarded drafts, worldbuilding missteps, and how to salvage or learn from discarded concepts.
www.templedarkbooks.com/fictional-pr...
Fictional Problems Podcast | Speculative Fiction Ireland
Hosted by authors of Fantasy and Sci-Fi, Gary J. Martin and A. R. McNevin, and brought to you in association with Speculative Fiction Ireland, Fictional Problems discusses everything about writing, fr...
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November 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
Bad story ideas, how flawed concepts can be mined for better work, and examples from pop culture. We discuss problematic premises, discarded drafts, worldbuilding missteps, and how to salvage or learn from discarded concepts.
www.templedarkbooks.com/fictional-pr...
Bad story ideas, how flawed concepts can be mined for better work, and examples from pop culture. We discuss problematic premises, discarded drafts, worldbuilding missteps, and how to salvage or learn from discarded concepts.
www.templedarkbooks.com/fictional-pr...
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
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November 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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We explore how to handle action on the page, choreographing fights, making violence necessary and consequential, and balancing realism elements like magic, super science and healing.
We also talk about systemising your magic and power rules so stakes remain meaningful.
We explore how to handle action on the page, choreographing fights, making violence necessary and consequential, and balancing realism elements like magic, super science and healing.
We also talk about systemising your magic and power rules so stakes remain meaningful.
Fictional Problems Podcast | Speculative Fiction Ireland
Hosted by authors of Fantasy and Sci-Fi, Gary J. Martin and A. R. McNevin, and brought to you in association with Speculative Fiction Ireland, Fictional Problems discusses everything about writing, fr...
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October 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
We explore how to handle action on the page, choreographing fights, making violence necessary and consequential, and balancing realism elements like magic, super science and healing.
We also talk about systemising your magic and power rules so stakes remain meaningful.
We explore how to handle action on the page, choreographing fights, making violence necessary and consequential, and balancing realism elements like magic, super science and healing.
We also talk about systemising your magic and power rules so stakes remain meaningful.
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
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Fictional Problems Podcast | Speculative Fiction Ireland
Hosted by authors of Fantasy and Sci-Fi, Gary J. Martin and A. R. McNevin, and brought to you in association with Speculative Fiction Ireland, Fictional Problems discusses everything about writing, fr...
www.templedarkbooks.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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At this point, I welcome our alien overlords.
October 27, 2025 at 1:36 AM
At this point, I welcome our alien overlords.
Now available to listen to on YouTube. Although the episode numbering needed to be changed so now we have Episodes 1-6. Sorry for the confusion.
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Fictional Problems - YouTube
Welcome, wanderers of the written word, to Fictional Problems, the podcast where two mostly-human writers embark on a quest to conquer the many-headed beast ...
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October 25, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Now available to listen to on YouTube. Although the episode numbering needed to be changed so now we have Episodes 1-6. Sorry for the confusion.
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In this episode we back to TTRPGs, in particular, having a brief discussion about representation, inclusion and disability in these games.
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October 20, 2025 at 1:27 PM
In this episode we back to TTRPGs, in particular, having a brief discussion about representation, inclusion and disability in these games.
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#writingcommunity #fantasy #speculativefiction #irishauthors #podcast
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NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
Episode 1-Part 1 & 2
Episode 2-Part 1, 2, 3 & 4 available here
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Episode 1-Part 1 & 2
Episode 2-Part 1, 2, 3 & 4 available here
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Fictional Problems Podcast | Speculative Fiction Ireland
Hosted by authors of Fantasy and Sci-Fi, Gary J. Martin and A. R. McNevin, and brought to you in association with Speculative Fiction Ireland, Fictional Problems discusses everything about writing, fr...
www.templedarkbooks.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
Episode 1-Part 1 & 2
Episode 2-Part 1, 2, 3 & 4 available here
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#irishwriters #newpodcastepisode
#writingcommunity #fantasy #speculativefiction #irishauthors #sciencefiction #podcast
#ttrpg #inclusion
Episode 1-Part 1 & 2
Episode 2-Part 1, 2, 3 & 4 available here
www.templedarkbooks.com/fictional-pr...
#irishwriters #newpodcastepisode
#writingcommunity #fantasy #speculativefiction #irishauthors #sciencefiction #podcast
#ttrpg #inclusion
In Episode 2, Part 3, how tabletop role-playing games inspire writing and how small logistical details make fictional worlds feel real.
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#writingcommunity #fantasy #speculativefiction #irishauthor #speculativefictionireland #podcast
Fictional Problems Podcast | Speculative Fiction Ireland
Hosted by authors of Fantasy and Sci-Fi, Gary J. Martin and A. R. McNevin, and brought to you in association with Speculative Fiction Ireland, Fictional Problems discusses everything about writing, fr...
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October 13, 2025 at 2:07 PM
In Episode 2, Part 3, how tabletop role-playing games inspire writing and how small logistical details make fictional worlds feel real.
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#irishwriters #newpodcastepisode
#writingcommunity #fantasy #speculativefiction #irishauthor #speculativefictionireland #podcast
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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
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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.
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October 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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
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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 ...
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October 6, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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Speculative Fiction Ireland (SFI) is Ireland's national association for fans of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. Become a member now.
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October 1, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
September 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW!
Episode 1-Part 1 & 2
Episode 2-Part1 available here
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and here
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Episode 2-Part1 available here
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and here
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September 29, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Episode 1-Part 1 & 2
Episode 2-Part1 available here
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and here
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Episode 2-Part1 available here
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and here
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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.
Join the conversation about turning influences into original work and preparing a story for readers.
September 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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.
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!
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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!
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September 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
⚔️ IT’S LIVE ⚔️
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
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!
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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.
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.
September 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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.
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.
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. 🤭
September 20, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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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September 18, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Fictional Problems now also available on:
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Episode 1-Part 1 & 2
Episode 2-Part1 available here
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Episode 2-Part1 available here
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September 9, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Episode 1-Part 1 & 2
Episode 2-Part1 available here
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Fictional Problems
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Episode 1 - Part 1 and 2 available here:
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August 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Fictional Problems
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Just some fun 'characters' from our first episode.
Allow us to introduce Mono-lit and The Accountable Vampire
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Allow us to introduce Mono-lit and The Accountable Vampire
(AI generated)
August 28, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Just some fun 'characters' from our first episode.
Allow us to introduce Mono-lit and The Accountable Vampire
(AI generated)
Allow us to introduce Mono-lit and The Accountable Vampire
(AI generated)