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A novel in verse
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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. 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. 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. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  14. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
  15. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  16. Daisy on the Outer Line
    02:34
    Daisy on the Outer Line
  17. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  18. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  19. Authors Live with Holly Bourne
    34:04
    Authors Live with Holly Bourne
  20. How to draw a blobfish
    03:35
    How to draw a blobfish
  21. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  22. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
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