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A novel in verse
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. The Egyptian Empire
    16:39
    The Egyptian Empire
  3. The British Empire
    04:33
    The British Empire
  4. The World Wars
    07:23
    The World Wars
  5. Weird and Wonderful Inventors
    02:32
    Weird and Wonderful Inventors
  6. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  7. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 1
    04:07
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 1
  8. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  9. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  10. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  11. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  12. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  13. Authors Live with Holly Bourne
    34:04
    Authors Live with Holly Bourne
  14. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  15. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
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