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Characters
Both authors agree that characters in their books can take on a life of their own
  1. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  2. The start of it all
    05:06
    The start of it all
  3. Questions from Adison and Iona
    03:07
    Questions from Adison and Iona
  4. Illustrations
    06:32
    Illustrations
  5. Reading
    05:40
    Reading
  6. Questions from Halley and Ryan
    03:26
    Questions from Halley and Ryan
  7. Codes and puzzles
    02:31
    Codes and puzzles
  8. Questions from Ian and Keiran
    02:45
    Questions from Ian and Keiran
  9. Questions from all over the place!
    06:36
    Questions from all over the place!
  10. How Catherine works
    00:59
    How Catherine works
  11. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  12. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  13. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
  14. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  15. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  16. The hero birds
    03:03
    The hero birds
  17. Bear Moves
    02:28
    Bear Moves
  18. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  19. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
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