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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. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  14. How Catherine works
    00:59
    How Catherine works
  15. Who is Josh Bell?
    01:03
    Who is Josh Bell?
  16. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  17. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  18. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
  19. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  20. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  21. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  22. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
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