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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. 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. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. Questions from schools
    07:37
    Questions from schools
  15. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  16. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  17. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  18. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  19. Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
    09:12
    Writing Tips with... Alastair Chisholm
  20. Boogie Woogie Buggy
    01:41
    Boogie Woogie Buggy
  21. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  22. Authors Live with Ross Sayers
    31:15
    Authors Live with Ross Sayers
  23. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
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