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Themes of books
Tom discusses why he focuses on feelings and emotions in his books.
  1. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  2. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  14. One frame
    01:29
    One frame
  15. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  16. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  17. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  18. No Breathing in Class
    04:08
    No Breathing in Class
  19. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  20. Cuiken Primary film
    03:02
    Cuiken Primary film
  21. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  22. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
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