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Brian’s writing and favourite books
Brian answers questions about Cardboard Cowboys and his future writing plans.
  1. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  2. Introducing James
    01:39
    Introducing James
  3. How James got started
    03:33
    How James got started
  4. A pirate picture story
    10:15
    A pirate picture story
  5. Picturing Nessie
    04:01
    Picturing Nessie
  6. Q&A with James Mayhew
    11:26
    Q&A with James Mayhew
  7. Crackledawn
    02:08
    Crackledawn
  8. Where The Heart Should Be
    06:14
    Where The Heart Should Be
  9. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  10. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  11. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  12. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  13. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  14. Dragonese
    01:19
    Dragonese
  15. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  16. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
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