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Reading of The River
Tom reads his latest book, The River.
  1. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  12. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  13. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  14. More questions
    01:42
    More questions
  15. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  16. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  17. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  18. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  19. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  20. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
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