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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. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  14. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  15. 100 Words on Friendship
    01:14
    100 Words on Friendship
  16. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  17. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  18. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
  19. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
  20. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  21. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
  22. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
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