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Will Granger"s Writing and Historical Fiction

Research and progress on When Royal Heads Are Hunted, my historical fiction novel about the tragic history of the Calusa tribe in Florida, the Aztecs, and the Spanish Conquistadors. In each episode, I"ll post brief, interesting, and surprising stories from my research and writing my novel. To purchase When Royal Heads Are Hunted on Amazon: https://a.co/d/7q3e4nG To purchase the book through other vendors worldwide: https://books2read.com/u/bpoggz granger.substack.com

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Preview video for my novel Ordinary Hero

Will Granger"s Writing and Historical Fiction ·

2025/12/30

Here is my latest video for Ordinary Hero, the first book in my coming-of-age middle grade series. The second book in the series, Reluctant Hero, is also available.Please consider sharing and restacking ths, as it will really help me gain some publicity for my books.Thanks for reading Will Granger's Writing and Historical Fiction! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Thanks This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to

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2:01

The First time I'm Paying For Marketing

Will Granger"s Writing and Historical Fiction ·

2025/12/26

Hi everyone,Thanks for listening. Sorry about the sound quality. I was walking outside and recording on my iPhone, and it picked up wind noises and my breathing too much.I’m giving paid marketing a try for the first time. I have paid $35 for a service to market my novel When Royal Heads Are Hunted, my historical fiiction novel about the Aztecs, the Conquistadors, and the powerful Calusa Indians from Florida. The person I’m working with showed me how she reaches about 25,000 people through her

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2:01

Two New (old) Books

Will Granger"s Writing and Historical Fiction ·

2025/12/24

Hi everyone,Before I get started, please forgive the poor sound quality on this episode. I was recording outside on my iPhone and didn’t realize it was picking up so much wind and other sounds.This is an update on my novels Ordinary Hero and Reluctant Hero. It is a middle grade action and adventure tale with a coming of age theme. They are on sale everywhere as paperbacks and ebooks.Please check them out and let me know if you have any questions. I have a plan for the third book, and may begin

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0:21

Ordinary Hero

Will Granger"s Writing and Historical Fiction ·

2025/12/08

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3:05

Spanish War Dogs

Will Granger"s Writing and Historical Fiction ·

2025/11/10

Hello, and thanks for listening. When Royal Heads Are Hunted, my historical fiction novel about the Aztecs, the Conquistadors, and the Calusas is available at this link: Buy When Royal Heads Are HuntedHere is a coupon code for 50% off the price through this link at Smashwords.Thanks.Thanks for reading Will Granger's Writing and Historical Fiction! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get

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2:44

Native Weapons Had Little Chance

Will Granger"s Writing and Historical Fiction ·

2025/10/07

Hi everyone,Thanks for listening. My book When Royal Heads Are Hunted is now available everywhere you can buy books. I am now running a promotion: if you subscribe to my newsletter (always free) and send me a direct message through Substack, I will send you a coupon code for a free ebook copy through Smashwords.In this episode, I am talking about how the Conquistadors initially wore heavy armor when they faced native groups. I made this part of my book When Royal Heads Are Hunted. I also also added

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2:15

A Gruesome Aztec Dish

Will Granger"s Writing and Historical Fiction ·

2025/09/15

Thanks for listening to this episode. When Royal Heads Are Hunted is now available for preorder at WRHAH Preorder LinkThanks for reading Will Granger's Writing and Historical Fiction! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit granger.substack.com

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3:32

Adultery and Politics Was Always a Family Affair

Will Granger"s Writing and Historical Fiction ·

2025/08/28

Hi, and thanks for listening. I am getting closer to my October 1 publication date for When Royal Heads Are Hunted. I am really happy to announce that the book is now now available for preorder at this link: WRHAH Preorder.As I get closer to releasing the book, I’m doing as much as possible to let people know about it. Just today I sent my media kit and flyer to a list of Florida podcasts, and hopefully some of them will be willing to interview me.Along with that, I would really appreciate it if

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3:20

An Unhappy Marriage For a Calusa Princess and a...

Will Granger"s Writing and Historical Fiction ·

2025/08/14

Thanks for reading Will Granger's Writing and Historical Fiction! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit granger.substack.com

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2:24

Without Fontaneda, we wouldn't know the Calusas

Will Granger"s Writing and Historical Fiction ·

2025/08/05

Historians, and authors, would know very little about the Calusas without the memoir of Hernando de Escalante Fontaneda.When Royal Heads Are Hunted, my historical fiction novel about the Aztecs, Conquistadors, and Calusas comes out on Oct. 1. Please share and /or restack this episode as I try to build interest in my book.Thanks for listening. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit granger.substack.com

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2:26

Shell mounds, fish ponds, and a canal on Mound Key

Will Granger"s Writing and Historical Fiction ·

2025/07/29

Here is a photo from from a trail on one of the large mounds on Mound Key: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit granger.substack.com

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2:48

How the Calusas Built Their Own Islands

Will Granger"s Writing and Historical Fiction ·

2025/07/24

Here is a map of Mound Key, which is in Estero Bay, just south of Ft. Myers on the west coast of Florida.Here is a photo I took my son walking down from the highest mound showing the steepness of it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit granger.substack.com

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2:07

The High Protein Diet of the Calusas

Will Granger"s Writing and Historical Fiction ·

2025/07/22

Thanks for reading Will Granger's Writing and Historical Fiction! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit granger.substack.com

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2:16

Who were the Calusas and how did they dominate south...

Will Granger"s Writing and Historical Fiction ·

2025/07/14

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1:32

The Death of Ponce de Leon

Will Granger"s Writing and Historical Fiction ·

2025/06/27

The Calusas were not about to put up with anything from the Spaniards. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit granger.substack.com

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How Florida Got its name

Will Granger"s Writing and Historical Fiction ·

2025/06/20

I am trying something new here. I will record small accounts about the Calusa Indians, the Aztecs, and the Spanish Conquistadors. These will all be from my research for my upcoming historical fiction novel Shame of Kings.I will do my best to make these interesting and no longer than a minute. Thanks for listeningThanks for reading Will Granger's Historical Fiction and Writing Newsletter! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to

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