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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. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  15. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
  16. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  17. School days
    03:57
    School days
  18. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  19. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  20. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  21. Our Tower reading
    06:12
    Our Tower reading
  22. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
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