Episode notes
Irish author Damien Larkin joins me to discuss gritty worldbuilding, military-influenced science fiction and fantasy, and writing stories that grow organically over time. From dinosaurs instead of dragons to societies shaped by centuries of war, this conversation explores realism, layered storytelling, and the craft of building believable worlds.
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Fantasy Fictionwriting podcastDamien LarkinTruth About StorytellingWorldbuildingSpeculative fictionScience Fiction