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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. Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
    09:49
    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
  14. Prez
    01:14
    Prez
  15. Authors Live with Holly Bourne
    34:04
    Authors Live with Holly Bourne
  16. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  17. Questions from schools
    05:40
    Questions from schools
  18. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  19. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
  20. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  21. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  22. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
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