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Creating a magical place
Find out how author Ross MacKenzie creates magical places for his books.
  1. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  2. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  12. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  13. Orion Lost reading
    02:48
    Orion Lost reading
  14. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  15. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  16. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  17. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  18. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  19. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 1
    04:07
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 1
  20. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
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