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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. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Authors Live with Ross Sayers
    31:15
    Authors Live with Ross Sayers
  12. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  13. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  14. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  15. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  16. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  17. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  18. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  19. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  20. D is for Dialogue
    03:04
    D is for Dialogue
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