Writing Podcast Episode 681: Francesca de Tores and her historical novel, 'Saltblood'

Arrrr me hearties! That’s right, landlubbers – this week we walk the plank to delve into the intriguing real history of female pirates as Francesca de Tores discusses her new historical fiction novel, 'Saltblood.' Francesca goes into her meticulous research process, spanning everything from nautical details to the lives of real historical figures, plus shares a surprising ‘Comic Sans’ tip for writers! 00:00 Welcome 07:36 Writing tip: Social media for writers 11:15 WIN!: When We Were Monsters by Jennifer Niven 12:55 Word of the week: ‘Virga’ 16:19 Writer in residence: Francesca de Tores 17:07 Francesca outlines ‘Saltblood’ 18:20 What drew her to writing about female pirates 19:42 The public perception of pirates 21:55 Francesca’s pirate research for the book 25:21 Nautical research and influences 28:23 Transition to historical fiction 30:37 Publishing journey and challenges 33:45 Using a different pen name 36:32 Writing routine and tips 38:34 Upcoming projects and inspirations 41:37 Francesca shares her writing tips 44:38 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.