I'm J. R. Martin, author and founder of Underdog Press. We're an indie publisher producing books that happily mix genres and have great characters. I call our books Stories Beyond Basic. I want to bring you along on this journey as Underdog Press grows with my thoughts on writing, what we're looking for, interviewing authors, and more.
Thanks for your time and listening
Underdog Press 106: Character Profile - Annie Sakdavong
4 Sept 2026
Underdog Press 105: Character Profile - Issa Obasi
I'm going to tell you a little bit about Issa Obasi. Come and find out what he likes and a little about him.
28 Aug 2026
Underdog Press 104: Talking Through Chapter Edits
In this episode I'm discussing how I go through my editing process. I start by reading a chapter then editing a paragraph. I also share some details about a new character, Mira.
2 Dec 2025
Underdog Press 103: The Newest Setting (Western Steampunk)
Today, I'll talk about Western Steampunk. My novel, The Engineer's Apprentice, is a Western Steampunk story. We're going to discuss what sets this type of steampunk apart from its older sibling and why I chose to write my story in this setting. Plus we'll include some writing tips. Please Like, Share, and Subscribe. You can find The Engineer's Apprentice on: Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0F97BTY32/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-449661&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_449661_rh_us Am...
11 Nov 2025
Underdog Press 102: The Classic Setting (Victorian Steampunk)
In today's podcast, I continue talking about steampunk and how the genre works in the Victorian era. Please Like, Share, and Subscribe. You can find The Engineer's Apprentice on: Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0F97BTY32/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-449661&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_449661_rh_us Amazon: https://amzn.to/4nCB67s Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-engineers-apprentice-j-r-martin/1143111394?ean=2940193322542 Thanks, J. R. Martin Conn...
6 Nov 2025
Underdog Press 101: Steampunk Themes Part 1
We'll discuss steampunk stories in this first of a three part series. The goal is to understand the themes of steampunk and which ones work best with the genre. I started here because my first novel, The Engineer's Apprentice, is a steampunk novel. You can find The Engineer's Apprentice on: Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0F97BTY32/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-449661&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_449661_rh_us Amazon: https://amzn.to/4nCB67s Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandn...
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