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School days and writing
Janice chats to Brian about growing up in Coatbridge and how he began writing.
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    School days and writing
  2. Who are you really?
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  4. A picky question about zombies
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  5. What about Dad?
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  6. A dark question about the night
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  8. How about a Zombie rising?
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  9. A question of influence
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  10. Darren Shan reads the prologue from ZOM-B
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  11. A monster quiz
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  12. Noi and his family
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  13. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
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  14. Scottish words and questions from schools
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  15. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
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  17. Y is for Young Adult
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    Y is for Young Adult
  18. Questions from West Calder High School
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    Questions from West Calder High School
  19. A question about Charlie and Lola
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    A question about Charlie and Lola
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