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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. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  14. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  15. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  16. Authors Live with Ross Sayers
    31:15
    Authors Live with Ross Sayers
  17. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  18. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  19. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
  20. Bear Moves
    02:28
    Bear Moves
  21. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  22. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
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