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The World of the Crossing
Manjeet explains the origins of her novel in verse, The Crossing.
  1. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  2. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. Writing Fiction
    01:29
    Writing Fiction
  11. Keeping Up With Michael
    01:39
    Keeping Up With Michael
  12. A Dog with Nice Ears
    07:10
    A Dog with Nice Ears
  13. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  14. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  15. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  16. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  17. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  18. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  19. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
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