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 Welcome07:36 Writing tip: Social media for writers11:15 WIN!: When We Were Monsters by Jennifer Niven12:55 Word of the week: ‘Virga’16:19 Writer in residence: Francesca de Tores17:07 Francesca outlines ‘Saltblood’18:20 What drew her to writing about female pirates19:42 The public perception of pirates21:55 Francesca’s pirate research for the book25:21 Nautical research and influences28:23 Transition to historical fiction30:37 Publishing journey and challenges33:45 Using a different pen name36:32 Writing routine and tips38:34 Upcoming projects and inspirations41:37 Francesca shares her writing tips44:38 Final thoughts Read the show notes Connect with Valerie and listeners in the podcast community on Facebook Visit WritersCentre.com.au | ValerieKhoo.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.