The word ‘persistence’ is often thrown about in the world of publishing. And Alex Dook is a perfect example of it paying off – with a little help from the Australian Writers’ Centre! Alex’s journey to publication was a long one – the culmination of years of learning from the
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
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