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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. Room on the Broom in Scots
    08:13
    Room on the Broom in Scots
  14. Questions from schools
    05:40
    Questions from schools
  15. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  16. Crackledawn
    02:08
    Crackledawn
  17. Cuiken Primary film
    03:02
    Cuiken Primary film
  18. Orion Lost reading
    02:48
    Orion Lost reading
  19. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  20. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
  21. School days
    03:57
    School days
  22. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
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