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A novel in verse
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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. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  3. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  4. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  5. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  6. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  7. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  9. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  10. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  11. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  12. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  13. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  14. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  15. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  16. Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
    05:38
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
  17. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  18. McLean Primary eco projects
    02:44
    McLean Primary eco projects
  19. Respecting each other
    01:57
    Respecting each other
  20. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  21. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
  22. No Breathing in Class
    04:08
    No Breathing in Class
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