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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. Introducing Liz Pichon
    02:09
    Introducing Liz Pichon
  3. Tom Gates and his mates
    04:05
    Tom Gates and his mates
  4. Meet the Gates
    02:18
    Meet the Gates
  5. Through the keyhole
    01:18
    Through the keyhole
  6. Monster draw
    05:42
    Monster draw
  7. Reading
    03:48
    Reading
  8. Doodle with Liz
    09:19
    Doodle with Liz
  9. Questions
    06:13
    Questions
  10. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  11. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  12. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
  13. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  14. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  15. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  16. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  17. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
  18. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  19. Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
    05:38
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
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