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Themes of books
Tom discusses why he focuses on feelings and emotions in his books.
  1. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  2. The Choosing
    03:14
    The Choosing
  3. From a Mouse
    04:19
    From a Mouse
  4. To a Mouse
    02:42
    To a Mouse
  5. Tam o' Shanter
    05:50
    Tam o' Shanter
  6. Q&A with Liz Lochhead
    06:10
    Q&A with Liz Lochhead
  7. More Q&A with Liz Lochhead
    06:56
    More Q&A with Liz Lochhead
  8. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  9. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  10. Draw Goldy the Gecko
    04:43
    Draw Goldy the Gecko
  11. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  12. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  13. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  14. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  15. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  16. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  17. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
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