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A novel in verse
Dean tells us why he took the unusual step of writing his novel in verse.
  1. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  2. Who are you really?
    01:06
    Who are you really?
  3. Darren Shan reads from Zom-B Underground
    07:50
    Darren Shan reads from Zom-B Underground
  4. A picky question about zombies
    01:15
    A picky question about zombies
  5. What about Dad?
    02:22
    What about Dad?
  6. A dark question about the night
    01:01
    A dark question about the night
  7. Books into film
    01:23
    Books into film
  8. How about a Zombie rising?
    01:00
    How about a Zombie rising?
  9. A question of influence
    01:07
    A question of influence
  10. Darren Shan reads the prologue from ZOM-B
    08:36
    Darren Shan reads the prologue from ZOM-B
  11. Draw Along
    10:16
    Draw Along
  12. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  13. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  14. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  15. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  16. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  17. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  18. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  19. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  20. Truth and Lies
    13:33
    Truth and Lies
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