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Characters
Both authors agree that characters in their books can take on a life of their own
  1. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  2. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  3. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  4. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  5. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  6. 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?
  7. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  15. A Dog with Nice Ears
    07:10
    A Dog with Nice Ears
  16. Cracking questions
    02:08
    Cracking questions
  17. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  18. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  19. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  20. The World of the Wolf Queen
    04:14
    The World of the Wolf Queen
  21. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
  22. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  23. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
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