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Brian’s writing and favourite books
Brian answers questions about Cardboard Cowboys and his future writing plans.
  1. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  2. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  14. Authors Live with Holly Bourne
    34:04
    Authors Live with Holly Bourne
  15. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  16. One frame
    01:29
    One frame
  17. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  18. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  19. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  20. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
  21. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  22. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
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