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Introducing Wain
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Rachel tells us about their verse collection, titled Wain.
  1. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  2. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  3. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  4. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  5. 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?
  6. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  7. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  8. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  9. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  10. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  11. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  12. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  13. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  14. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  15. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  16. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  17. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  18. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  19. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  20. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  21. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  22. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
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